PITTSBURGH, Pa. (Interstat) — Visiting Kent State defeated Pittsburgh 13-5 on Wednesday, April 29, at Petersen Sports Complex, avenging a 13-4 loss to the Panthers on March 24. The Golden Flashes amassed nine hits and jumped to an early lead, scoring in seven of nine innings. Catcher Brody Williams went 3-for-3 with two RBIs, and shortstop Luke Matthews drove in two runs. Kent State pitchers allowed five runs on six hits, with Gavin Jones tossing 2.2 scoreless innings in relief, Nick Guidas surrendering one earned run over 2.1 innings and Peyton Williams striking out three in a perfect frame. Parker Lind also struck out two in a scoreless inning. Pittsburgh, which fell to 28-15, grounded into three double plays. AJ Nessler homered, driving in two runs, and Kai Wagner had two hits and two RBIs. Joey Ciancimino pitched 1.1 scoreless innings with two strikeouts for the Panthers. Kent State improved to 31-11.