Georgetown Dominates FDU in 7-2 Victory
WASHINGTON – The Georgetown University baseball team defeated the Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) Knights 7-2 on Saturday, March 1, 2026, at Capital One Park in Tysons, Virginia. The Hoyas improved to 7-4 on the season, while the Knights fell to 1-5.
Key Performances
- Trajan Lee (Georgetown): Earned the win (2-1), pitching 5.2 innings with four strikeouts and allowing two runs on five hits.
- Ethan Rucker (Georgetown): Secured a 2.0-inning save, allowing no hits and striking out four batters.
- Dylan Larkins (Georgetown): Went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run and scored one run.
- Travis Ilitch (Georgetown): Was 1-for-2 with two RBIs.
- Jackson Thomas (Georgetown): Went 2-for-4 with a double and two stolen bases.
- Dom Cafferillo (Georgetown): Finished 1-for-4 with a solo home run.
How the Game Unfolded
Georgetown took an early lead in the bottom of the third inning when Dom Cafferillo hit a solo home run to center field. FDU responded in the fourth, tying the game when J. Delamota singled home D. Urreta.
The Hoyas regained control in the bottom of the fifth. After Jackson Thomas and AJ Solomon singled and executed a double steal, Travis Ilitch singled to center field, driving in both runners to position Georgetown ahead 3-1. The Knights narrowed the gap to 3-2 in the sixth when J. Delamota doubled to center field, scoring D. Urreta.
Georgetown extended its lead in the seventh, capitalizing on a leadoff double by Thomas and a sacrifice fly from Solomon. The Hoyas then added three runs in the eighth inning, highlighted by a three-run home run from Dylan Larkins. Ethan Rucker closed out the game, facing just six batters over the final two innings and striking out four to secure the 7-2 victory.
Notable Statistics
- Georgetown hit two home runs in the game, from Dom Cafferillo and Dylan Larkins.
- Ethan Rucker recorded his first save of the season.
Up Next
The Hoyas continue their series against FDU on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Capital One Park, with the first pitch scheduled for 1 p.m.