Jackson Handler Student Manager | Penn Athletics
Jackson Handler Student Manager | Penn Athletics
The University of Pennsylvania baseball team, following a successful sweep against Harvard, is preparing for its next Ivy League matchup against Dartmouth. The series will kick off at Red Rolfe Field at Biondi Park in Hanover, New Hampshire, on Friday and continue at Trinity College's Murren Family Field at DiBenedetto Stadium in Hartford, Connecticut, on Saturday.
The doubleheader on Friday will start at 11:30 a.m., and the game on Saturday is scheduled for 2 p.m. The Friday games will be available for viewing via a live stream on ESPN+.
The Quakers currently hold an 8-10 record overall and are undefeated in Ivy League play with three wins. Dartmouth, on the other hand, is looking to secure its first win this season after a 0-13 start.
Penn began their Ivy schedule strong, winning three in a row against Harvard. Despite Harvard's longest losing streak in the nation, Penn faced deficits in two of those games but managed to clinch victories. The team had a seven-game winning streak before losing to Saint Joseph's in the Liberty Bell Classic quarterfinals. The Quakers aim to achieve their first 6-0 start to Ivy play since 2014.
In the historical context of the series, Penn leads Dartmouth with a score of 94-90-2. Their most recent matchup saw Penn win two out of three games, with an impressive scoring difference in the last two games.
Key players contributing to Penn's success at the plate include Ryan Taylor, Gavin Collins, and Jarrett Pokrovsky, all of whom are batting above .300. Freshmen Michael Powell and Ernie Echevarria have also been notable, while Davis Baker leads in home runs and RBIs.
On the pitching side, Noah Millikan and Sebastian Haggard are emerging as key starters for the Quakers. Haggard's recent performance against Harvard, where he struck out eight batters without walking anyone, was highlighted. Despite some struggles, senior captain Will Tobin continues as the Sunday starter.
Dartmouth, under the burden of the nation's longest losing streak, seeks its first win of the season. The team recently lost their Ivy-opening series at Princeton, including a close 14-inning game. Dartmouth's leading hitters include Ethan Browne and Zackarie Casebonne, while Jackson Hower leads in RBIs.
Game play for Friday's doubleheader will be streamed on ESPN+, and live stats will be available for the entire series.
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