Salem State took a 4-2 lead in the top of the fifth inning when Mike Davis (Peabody, Mass.) hit a two-run homer to left field, then was followed up by a Richard Fecteau (Newbury, Mass.) solo shot. The lead did not last long however as the Seahawks score twice in the bottom of the frame to even things 4-4.
With the game tied 5-5 in the bottom of the ninth the Seahawks had two men on with no outs after Alex Perry (No. Attleboro, Mass.) drew a lead-off walk and Zach Zmith singled. Pete Gonski (East Lyme, Conn.) was able to get both Tristan Dacey (Wyckoff, N.J.) and Colton Eremian (Boca Raton, Fla.) to strike out swinging setting the stage for Kussmaul. Down to his last strike Kussmaul ripped a single into left field. Perry rounded third and took off for home, the throw from the outfield was short and wide allowing Perry to score uncontested at home plate giving the Seahawks a 6-5 walk-off victory.
Salem State had a chance to take a lead in the top of the ninth when Fecteau was hit by a pitch then advanced to second on a wild pitch with two outs. Jepsen struck out Dan Connors (Danvers, Mass.) to retire the side and the Vikings left another runner in scoring position.
Jose Cedano (Lawrence, Mass.) went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two runs scored.
Salem State plays Worcester State in a doubleheader at noon. Salve Regina is at Gordon also on Saturday for a noon doubleheader.
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