Despite Andrews’ prowess on the mound, the Crimson was certainly within striking distance of extending its win streak to three if not for a fielding error in the top of the eighth that set the stage for Soltis’ game-winning hit.

A hard line drive was misjudged by senior centerfielder Dillon O’Neill, sailing over his head and putting the winning runner–junior Connor Carignan–on second with Soltis coming up to bat.

“Dillon is one of our best defensive players,” Walsh said. “It’s a shame that ball got over him.”

The bad weather and Andrews’ continued excellence on the mound prevented Harvard from mounting a comeback in the final frame, as freshman pinch runner Jeff Hajdin reached second on a steal only to have the game end on a groundout to short.

“We had chances in that game and just didn’t execute,” Bailey said. “It’s too bad, but it happens.”

Andrews showed signs of tiring late, and it was unclear whether or not the Bryant senior would have returned to pitch in the ninth inning had it been necessary.

“I don’t know how long he would have been able to go,” Walsh said. “And who knows what would have happened if we didn’t fall behind in the eighth.”