Pitt Baseball Mercy-Rules Penn State 15-1 at PNC Park

The Penn State baseball team suffered a heavy 15-1 defeat to in-state rival Pitt at PNC Park, with Pitt sweeping the season series for the first time since 2017. Pitt's pitcher Drew Lafferty dominated, throwing a complete game with only one run allowed, six strikeouts, and 97 pitches, while Penn State's pitching faltered, giving up 15 runs on 13 hits. Pitt scored in three separate five-run innings, effectively ending the game early via mercy rule after seven innings. Despite the loss, Penn State's Ryan Weingartner set a new program record with his 28th stolen base of the season and also hit a solo home run, contributing one of the lone bright spots for the Nittany Lions. The Panthers' offense was led by multiple players, including Sebastian Pisacreta, who tallied three hits and three RBIs, while Pitt's sustained offensive pressure capitalized on Penn State errors to build an insurmountable lead. Penn State concluded its regular season with an upcoming series against Xavier, preparing for the Big Ten Tournament later in May.