Thu Mar 27 17:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Seton Hall Pirates Fall Short in High-Scoring Loss to Hofstra

**SOUTH ORANGE, NJ** – The Seton Hall Pirates suffered a heartbreaking 13-12 defeat against Hofstra in a back-and-forth contest Tuesday. Despite a strong offensive display led by AJ Soldra’s three hits and two RBIs, the Pirates were unable to overcome late-game defensive lapses.

Seton Hall held a 9-8 lead before Hofstra rallied with five unanswered runs to secure the victory. While Patrick Benn (2 strikeouts in 2 innings) and Tomas Cestero (4.1 innings in relief) contributed on the mound, the Pirates’ defense proved unable to contain Hofstra’s late surge.

“We need to address our defensive shortcomings,” said [Insert quote from coach or player if available]. The team’s offensive firepower was evident, but ultimately overshadowed by crucial defensive errors. The Pirates will look to refine their late-game strategies and defensive performance before their next game.

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