7:59 a.m., April 4, 2007--The University of Delaware baseball team defeated LaSalle University 12-9 in a game played Tuesday afternoon at Bob Hannah Stadium.

The Fightin' Blue Hens, who improved to 7-15, broke the game open with five runs in the fifth inning. UD pitcher Kevin Brown got the win and David Slovak picked up his second save of the season.

UD designated hitter Scott Shockley had a big day, with four hits, three runs scored and a run batted in. Alex Buchholz, Bryan Hagerich, Adam Tsakonas, Bill Merkler and Danny Overcash had two hits each, and Hagerich and Brandon Menchaca hit home runs. Tsakonas and Kyle Davis both drove in three runs.