Pirates hang on to defeat Georgetown

Trailing 5-2 heading into the top of the ninth, the Georgetown Hoyas (21-17, 0-5) were able to make things interesting but Seton Hall (20-16, 4-4) ultimately held on for a 5-4 victory at rainy Owen T. Carroll field on Saturday afternoon.

Cullen Dana got the start for the Pirates and he worked an easy one-two-three inning to start things off. Seton Hall wasted no time in jumping on Georgetown starter Jack Cushing, as it got its first two men on and shortstop Al Molina laced a double over the centerfielder’s head to give the Hall an early 2-0 lead.

Photo via SHU AthleticsGeorgetown was able to strike back for two runs of its own in the top of the second to tie the game at two. The Hoyas…