Posted: Mar 29, 2026
Baseball Sweeps GNAC Doubleheader Versus Norwich at Home on Sunday
Game 1
Game 1
Norwich
(3-12, 1-2)
0
Saint Joseph (Conn.)
(11-6, 2-1)
15
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Norwich | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
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Saint Joseph (Conn.) | 0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | X | 15 | 13 | 1 |
Game 2
Game 2
Norwich
(3-13, 1-3)
4
Saint Joseph (Conn.)
(12-6, 3-1)
8
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Norwich | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
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Saint Joseph (Conn.) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | X | 8 | 14 | 1 |
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) baseball team continued Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) play on Sunday, sweeping a doubleheader against Norwich University at the USJ Baseball Field. The Blue Jays claimed the opener, 15–0, in five innings before completing the sweep with an 8–4 victory in the finale. With the sweep, USJ improved to 12–6 overall and 3–1 in GNAC play, while the Cadets fell to 3–13 overall and 1–3 in conference action.
GAME ONE | USJ 15, NORWICH 0
HOW IT HAPPENED
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USJ broke a scoreless tie in the bottom of the second inning and never eased off the gas, erupting for five runs to seize early control. The inning was powered by RBI doubles from junior infielder Tyler Carlstrom (Rocky Hill, Conn.) and junior outfielder Joseph Fritz (Tampa, Fla.).
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The Blue Jays broke the game wide open in the fourth inning, plating 10 runs to extend their lead to 15–0.
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The frame was highlighted by a milestone moment, as sophomore infielder Jack Kane (West Hartford, Conn.) recorded the 100th hit of his career with a two‑run single to right field. Senior outfielder Dom Scalia (Northford, Conn.) added to the surge with a two‑run triple.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Senior pitcher Brandon Cahill (Meriden, Conn.) improved to 5–0 on the season, tossing a complete‑game, five‑inning shutout while allowing just two hits and striking out seven.
- Kane, Scalia, Carlstrom, and senior infielder Ryan Shaw (Ellington, Conn.) each recorded multi‑hit performances and drove in three runs.
- Senior outfielder Ryan Quinn (Middletown, Conn.) reached base four times, collecting one hit and drawing three walks.
GAME TWO | USJ 8, NORWICH 4
HOW IT HAPPENED
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USJ struck first again in the bottom of the second inning, when Carlstrom ripped an RBI double to right‑center field to give the Blue Jays a 1–0 lead.
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Carlstrom came through once more in the fourth, adding an RBI single to double the lead. Later in the frame, Kane delivered the big blow with a bases‑clearing double down the left‑field line, pushing the advantage to 5–0.
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Norwich responded with two runs in the fifth, but the Blue Jays answered immediately. Sophomore catcher Jack Kushman (Southington, Conn.) launched the first home run of his career, a towering two‑run shot to extend the lead to 7–2.
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The Cadets added two runs in the eighth to trim the deficit to 7–4, but USJ responded in the bottom of the inning as Kane delivered an RBI single to provide an insurance run and seal the 8–4 victory.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
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Five Blue Jay starters recorded multi‑hit performances.
- Kane paced the offense with a team‑high four RBI.
- Sophomore pitcher Marcus Tarfano (Southington, Conn.) earned his fourth save of the season, tossing 1.2 scoreless innings while allowing one hit and striking out three.
UP NEXT
The Blue Jays return to action on Monday, March 30, traveling to New England College for a GNAC doubleheader. First pitch of game one is scheduled for 12:00 p.m., with game two set for approximately 3:00 p.m. at Laurie Cox Memorial Field in Henniker, N.H.
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