The Mounties hung tough early, but a big seventh inning from Ursinus proved to be the difference in a 9-1 loss on Tuesday morning in Myrtle Beach.

Despite the final score, junior Scott Ranallo (Pittsburgh, Pa., North Hills) turned in a solid start on the mound. The right-hander worked 6.1 innings, striking out six while keeping the Mounties within striking distance through the first six frames. Ursinus scratched across runs in the first, fourth, fifth, and sixth innings, but never fully broke the game open early.

Mt. Aloysius collected eight hits offensively, with Logan Quade (Mechanicsville, Md., Chopticon ), Anthony Maseto (Cherry Tree, Pa., Harmony), Owen McDermott (West Leechburg, Pa., Leechburg), and Tyler Alexander (Portage, Pa., Portage) each recording two hits. The Mounties finally got on the board in the seventh when Coy Martino (Punxsutawney, Pa., Punxsutawney) drove in McDermott, cutting the deficit to 4-1.

However, Ursinus responded immediately with a five-run seventh inning, highlighted by multiple RBI hits and aggressive baserunning, to put the game out of reach.

Game 2: TCNJ 5, Mt. Aloysius 2

In the afternoon matchup, the Mounties showed flashes but couldn't overcome a big third inning from TCNJ, falling 5-2.

TCNJ plated three runs in the third inning, taking advantage of walks and timely hitting to build an early lead. They added another run in the fourth and one more in the eighth to maintain control.

Mt. Aloysius managed just four hits but capitalized on opportunities to score twice. Liam McCarty (Buffalo, N.Y., Canisius) delivered an RBI single in the fourth, while Alexander drove in a run in the ninth. McDermott continued to be a bright spot, scoring both runs for the Mounties.

On the mound, sophomore Caleb Palmer (Homer City, Pa., Homer Center ) provided a strong relief effort, tossing 4.2 innings while allowing just one run and keeping the Mounties within reach late in the game.