Pitt Baseball Earns 4-3 Comeback Win Over Louisville

Panthers rally late to defeat ACC foe Louisville

Mar. 28, 2026 at 12:18pm

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The Pitt baseball team earned a 4-3 comeback victory over Louisville in an important early season ACC matchup. After being held scoreless for the first 7 innings, Pitt scored 4 runs in the final two frames to pull off the win. The Panthers' pitching staff combined to allow only 7 hits and 2 earned runs, with David Leslie, Andrew Luczak, Chase Kriebel, Daniel McAuliff and Mikey Gray all contributing strong outings.

Why it matters

Pitt has been one of the surprise stories in the ACC so far this season, and this win over Louisville, a perennial conference power, further establishes the Panthers as a team to watch in the league. The comeback victory also showcases the resilience and offensive firepower of Mike Bell's squad.

The details

Pitt trailed 2-0 going into the 8th inning, but took the lead with a 3-run rally capped by Sebastian Pisacreta's RBI double. Louisville tied the game at 3 in the bottom of the 8th, but Pitt regained the lead in the 9th on a sacrifice fly by AJ Nessler that scored pinch runner Zach Walsh. In the bottom of the 9th, Louisville threatened with a runner on second and two outs, but Mikey Gray picked the runner off to end the game.

  • The game took place on March 27, 2026.
  • Pitt and Louisville were both 3-3 in ACC play entering the game.

The players

David Leslie

Pitt starting pitcher who went 5 innings, allowing 3 hits, 2 runs (1 earned), and 2 strikeouts.

AJ Nessler

Pitt's leadoff hitter, who collected 2 of the team's 6 hits and drove in the game-winning run with a sacrifice fly in the 9th inning.

Caden Dulin

Pitt's second hitter, who had 3 of the team's 6 hits.

Sebastian Pisacreta

Pitt player who hit an RBI double in the 8th inning to give the Panthers a 3-2 lead.

Zach Walsh

Pitt pinch runner who scored the game-winning run in the 9th inning.

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What they’re saying

“Hats off to the Panthers pitchers as David Leslie, Andrew Luczak, Chase Kriebel, Daniel McAuliff and Mikey Gray combined to allow only 7 hits and 2 earned runs.”

— Mike Vukovcan, Author

What’s next

Pitt will look to clinch the series against Louisville this afternoon, with LHP Vincent Spizzoucco scheduled to start on the mound. First pitch is set for 2 PM.

The takeaway

Pitt's come-from-behind victory over Louisville demonstrates the team's resilience and offensive firepower, further establishing the Panthers as a surprise contender in the ACC this season.