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Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Delaware State Hornets shock U Delaware Hens in ninth, 10-6 win
Photo: Photo: Delaware State's Troy Drummond reacts after striking out as the Hornet try to rally in the ninth.
DSU posts eight runs in final frame to top in-state rival for Blandin's 200th coaching victory
NEWARK -- A Delaware State-Delaware baseball game that was drifting toward a typical conclusion instead made a sudden about-face late Tuesday afternoon at Bob Hannah Stadium. That was bad for the Blue Hens and great for the Hornets, who found themselves in possession of a satisfying and impromptu victory over their state rivals.
Designated hitter Ryne Mailen's bases-loaded triple concluded an eight-run, ninth-inning rally that gave Delaware State a 10-6 nonconference win, its first at UD since 2002 and just DSU's seventh in 35 all-time games against the Blue Hens. Such an outcome didn't appear likely when Delaware (10-19) cruised into the ninth on top 6-2.
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