Degnan’s RBI Single Drives In Taylor as Penn Takes Early Lead

Penn baseball secured a critical Ivy League victory with a walk-off RBI single by junior outfielder Ryan Taylor in the 12th inning to sweep Princeton in a thrilling showdown.

The Quakers overcame an early 3-1 deficit by scoring three runs in the third inning, highlighted by sophomore infielder Nick Spaventa’s RBI double. Penn then extended their lead in the fifth inning when sophomore outfielder Gavin Degnan delivered a two-run single to put the Quakers ahead 7-3.

Taylor’s walk-off hit in the 12th inning capped off the series sweep, marking a pivotal moment in Penn’s Ivy League campaign.

Prior to the series finale, Penn split a Saturday doubleheader at Princeton, shutting out the Tigers 12-0 in Game 1 before dropping Game 2 by a score of 7-4. The split left Penn with a 15-18 overall record, while Princeton improved to 12-22 overall and 6-9 in Ivy League play.

In Game 1 of the doubleheader, junior outfielder Gavin Degnan led Penn offensively with two hits, three RBI, and a run scored. Reigning Ivy League Pitcher of the Week Thomas Shurtleff earned his fifth win of the season, striking out a career-high 10 batters over seven innings while allowing only four hits and no walks.