The Huskies led through the first seven innings of the game, but an eighth inning rally by William & Mary left the Huskies with a 7-5 loss at Plumeri Park in Williamsburg, Va. on Thursday night. Kris Dabrowiecki gave the Huskies a strong start in his return to the starting rotation, but Sheldon McDonald took the loss in relief, dropping him to 9-2. Mike Tamsin went 3-5 with his second homer of the year to pace the Husky offense. NU tries to even the series tomorrow night with Jeff Thomson on the mound. First pitch at Plumeri Park is at 7 p.m.
• Full story & box score (5/8/08)
Upcoming Husky rotation
The pitching rotation for the Huskies' series at William & Mary will be as follows:
• Friday - Jeff Thomson
• Saturday - Ryan Quigley
Schedule change
Head coach Neil McPhee has announced that the Huskies' game next Tuesday vs. Rhode Island at Friedman Diamond has been changed from a single game beginning at 3 p.m. to a doubleheader beginning at 12 p.m.
Pesanello sets HR mark, Huskies top UMass
Frank Pesanello set a new single-season home run mark at Northeastern with his 16th home run of the season and the Huskies defeated the University of Massachusetts 6-4 at Earl Lorden Field in Amherst, Mass. on Tuesday afternoon. The homer was a three-run shot that broke a 3-3 tie in the eighth and was the eventual game-winner. Mike Tamsin stayed hot for the Huskies, going 4-5, while Josh Porter went 2-4 with a homer and two RBI to lead the Husky offense. Dan Zehr picked up the win in relief for NU.
• Full story & box score (5/6/08)
Alumni Day on May 17
The Huskies' final home game of the season on Saturday, May 17 against James Madison will be Alumni Day at Friedman Diamond. In addition, it will also be Senior Day for the graduating members of the team. More information on the festivities to come!
Huskies sweep doubleheader
The Huskies swept a doubleheader against Hofstra at Friedman Diamond on Saturday afternoon. Mike Lyon cranked a career-best three home runs in game one, including a three-run, walk-off shot to end the game, leading the Huskies to an 8-5 win. Frank Pesanello tied the the NU single-season record with his 15th homer in game two, guiding the Huskies to a 6-2 win. Sheldon McDonald picked up both wins on the day, the first in relief and the second as the game two starter.
• Game 1: Full story & box score (5/3/08)
• Game 2: Full story & box score (5/3/08)
Huskies downed 5-2 by Hofstra
The Huskies outhit the Hofstra Pride 11-6, but stranded nine base runners and took a 5-2 loss in the opening game of a three-game series at Friedman Diamond on Friday afternoon. Charly Bashara kept the Huskies in the game with an outstanding six-inning relief effort in which he allowed just two hits, one unearned run and struck out nine, but the Huskies were unable to put together an offensive run. Mike Tamsin led the Huskies with three hits in the game. The teams are back in action tomorrow at 12 p.m. Les Williams takes the ball for the Huskies.
• Full story & box score (5/2/08)
Huskies edged by Harvard
The Huskies suffered a 7-6 loss vs. Harvard Wednesday afternoon at Friedman Diamond. The Huskies led the Crimson 5-2 after four innings but were unable to hold on to the lead. Frank Pesanello led the Husky offense with a double, his team-leading 14th homer of the season and two RBI. NU is back in action on Friday at 2 p.m. when it hosts Hofstra in the first game of a three-game series at Friedman Diamond.
• Full story & box score (4/30/08)
Huskies top Bryant
The Huskies defeated the Bryant Bulldogs 5-3 at Friedman Diamond on Tuesday afternoon. Alex Fox went 3-4 with a double and four RBI to lead the Husky offense and freshman Les Williams had the first two hits of his career. Charly Bashara got the win in relief for the Huskies.
• Full story & box score (4/29/08)
