Sharks’ Offensive Onslaught Sinks Spartans in Doubleheader Opener
BROOKVILLE, N.Y. (Interstat) — Mason Breton homered and drove in five runs Saturday as the Long Island Sharks pounded out 17 hits to rout the Norfolk State Spartans 15-4 in the first game of a doubleheader.
Breton’s three-run homer in the fifth inning capped a huge day, which also included a sacrifice fly and an RBI triple. He led a relentless Sharks attack that scored in four of the first five innings. Michael Polubinski added three hits, including a two-run homer, and Jake Kelleher launched a grand slam in the first inning.
Starter Nicholas Finarelli earned the win for Long Island, allowing three earned runs over six innings with 10 strikeouts. Justin Journette had two of Norfolk State’s five hits, including a solo home run.
Long Island improved to 2-7. Norfolk State fell to 2-10.