Score: USC 5, Holy Cross 2
Pitching Decision: W: Marrick Crouse (2-1) | L: Justin Finan (0-3)
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Los Angeles, Calif. (Dedeaux Field)
The Lead: The Holy Cross baseball team fell to Southern California by a score of 5-2 on Sunday afternoon. 

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• USC had a strong start in the first inning, bringing home a pair of runs on three hits to take the first lead of the game.
• The Trojans extended their lead with a run off a sacrifice fly in the third to make it 3-0.
• Holy Cross responded in the fifth inning, adding a run as sophomore Travis Cloney scored off an error to get the Crusaders on the board.
• After USC added two more runs in the bottom of the fifth, Holy Cross responded with a run in the next inning off a sacrifice fly from freshman Chris Rinaldi, but the Crusaders were unable to cut the deficit any further.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• USC outhit the Crusaders 10-5.
• Holy Cross left nine runners on base, while the Trojans left six.
• Senior Justin Finan took the loss for the Crusaders, allowing five runs (four earned) on eight hits.
• Marrick Crouse earned the win for the Trojans, allowing two runs in five innings pitched.
• Sophomore Kellen McCormick led the Crusaders' offense, hitting 2-for-4 on the day.

UP NEXT:

• Holy Cross is scheduled to be back in action this Tuesday, as they take on Boston College in Worcester at 5:05 p.m.