Philly Leader

The University of Pennsylvania baseball team achieved a doubleheader sweep against Harvard, with an extra-inning victory in Game 1 and a commanding win in Game 2. The Quakers emerged victorious with scores of 7-5 and 8-3, respectively, at O'Donnell Field.

Penn now holds fourth place in the Ivy League standings, one game ahead of Yale and two games ahead of Harvard. Wyatt Henseler had a standout performance, hitting .571 over both games with two home runs and three RBIs. His efforts included extending his on-base streak to 22 consecutive games.

In Game 1, Penn took an early lead but faced challenges as Harvard tied the game at 5-5 by the ninth inning. Davis Baker's clutch two-run single in the tenth inning secured a 7-5 win for Penn. Eli Trop earned his third victory of the season, while Thomas Shurtleff recorded his first save.

Game 2 saw Ryan Dromboski earn the win after pitching effectively for over five innings. The Quakers maintained control throughout, with Henseler contributing another home run to solidify their lead.

Penn will conclude its series against Harvard on Sunday, aiming for a series sweep. The game will be available for streaming on ESPN+.