Philly Leader

The University of Pennsylvania baseball team faced Cornell in a closely contested game, ultimately losing 11-9 at Tommy Lasorda Field. This victory allowed Cornell to secure the series and maintain their position in second place within the Ivy League standings. Penn is now tied for third with Princeton and Yale.

Several players from Penn had notable performances. Jarrett Pokrovsky went 2-for-4 with two runs scored. Nick Spaventa, Gavin Collins, and Asa Wilson each contributed multiple RBIs. Connor Chavez extended his hitting streak to 11 games, while Spaventa reached 10 consecutive games.

Wyatt Henseler's hit brought him to 201 career hits, surpassing Sean Phelan for second place in program history. He also led the team's offense over four games with a .500 average, including two home runs and six RBIs.

Cornell started strong with a four-run first inning. Penn responded with three runs by the end of the second inning. The Quakers briefly took the lead in the sixth inning after scoring six runs but couldn't hold it as Cornell regained control in the eighth inning.

Caden Wildman delivered a crucial bases-clearing double for Cornell, giving them a decisive lead that they maintained until the end of the game.

Penn will next face Saint Joseph's at home on Wednesday as they conclude non-conference play.