The Shamrocks took the best-of-seven final 4-2.
Jay Warford’s one-out single to centrefield in the bottom of the seventh inning scored Greg Barry from second base with the winning run and completed a Shammies comeback. The Green and Gold had trailed 3-1 before scoring twice in the sixth inning.
Scott Goosney (8H, 3W, 7K) got the complete-game win, while Vikings reliever Kieran Buckingham (0.1IP, 2H, 1R, 1W, 1K) took the loss. Gonzaga’s starter was Matt Peterson (5IP, 5H, 3R, 1WK, 1K), while Dave Lahey pitched a scoreless inning in relief.
Warford had two hits and two RBIs., while Matt Parsons drove in two runs for the Vikings. Gary Dymond had two hits for Gonzaga.
Recent St. John’s senior baseball champions
2016, Shamrocks
2015, Gonzaga
2014, Gonzaga
2013, Shamrocks
2012, Holy Cross
2011, Shamrocks
2010, Holy Cross
2009, Storm
2008, Gonzaga
2007, Holy Cross
2006, Shamrocks
2005, Shamrocks
2004, Shamrocks
2003, Shamrocks
2002, Guards
2001, Gonzaga
