Stony Brook, N.Y.- The Elon Phoenix (11-18, 1-6 CAA) fell to the Stony Brook Sea Wolves (13-15, 2-5 CAA) Friday afternoon on Long Island.
 
Elon fell behind in the second inning and could not recover in the 18-2 loss.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• Justin Mitrovich made quick work of the Sea Wolves in the first before Stony Brook scored on a fielder's choice in the second.
• Stony Brook blew the game open in the fifth inning following a double and home run to lead by seven.
• The Sea Wolves put together a ten-run inning in the bottom of the eighth to increase their lead.
• Elon fought until the last out in the bottom of the ninth with Tank Yaghoubi and Joe Yovino bringing in a run each in the ninth inning.

 
NOTES AND STATS

• Kenny Mallory Jr. extended his on-base streak to 27 games following a 1-2 afternoon with a walk.
• Will Vergantino collected a single and made a number of impressive defensive plays at second base.
• Lawson Wheeler had a pinch-hit single to right field and scored a run in the ninth inning in the loss.
• Justin Szestowicki singled and scored in the ninth inning in a pinch-hit role.
• Joe Yovino and Tank Yaghoubi finished with an RBI each.

 
UP NEXT

• The Phoenix looks to bounce back against the Sea Wolves tomorrow afternoon. First pitch between Elon and Stony Brook will be at 1 pm.