NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. — Despite connecting bat to ball six times, the Sacred Heart University baseball program loss 5-1 in its series opener at Merrimack on Friday.

Records:

Sacred Heart: 19-21, 14-8 NEC

Merrimack: 16-19, 11-11 NEC

Statistical Leaders:

Justin Jordan (SHU): 2-4, 1R 

Of Note:

• The highlight of the Pioneers' offense was Austin Markmann's sacrifice fly to left field in the first inning to send Justin Jordan cross the plate.
• The Warriors evened the game in the third, but the Red and White couldn't capitalize on its five hits and stranded five on base.

Up Next:

SHU continues its three-series showdown at Merrimack at 1 p.m. on Friday.