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1872 Playoff Series, Game 1
Lafayette traveled to Princeton, New Jersey as serious underdogs, while the Tigers were trying not to be the favorites who were upset. The two teams were fairly even to start Game 1, as Princeton held a narrow 4-3 lead after three innings. But the Tigers broke it open in the 4th inning and then cruised to an easy 12-4 victory.
As for Yale, they were a lesser underdog to Villanova. But both teams knew how much of a challenge victory would be, as two of the best pitchers in the association would be on the mound. Game 1 was a pitcher's duel, as Yale's Kyle Brown and Villanova's Ryan Kovar kept hitters at bay. After seven innings, the score was tied 1-1. The Bulldogs found a way to get to Kovar in the 8th inning, scoring four runs to break the game open. Yale would hold on to win the game, 7-3.
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