Unlike the current economy, Georgetown baseball doesn’t seem too rattled by deficits.

On Sunday the Hoyas (10-8) rallied to erase a five-run hole against cross-town rival George Washington University (9-9) en route to a 9-8 comeback victory. In the bottom of the ninth inning, junior third baseman Sean Lamont capped the come-from-behind win with a bases-loaded, walk-off single to secure the victory.

Rally caps seem to be the preferred fashion style for this Hoya team, as Head Coach Pete Wilk’s squad has already racked up six comeback wins this season.

“It’s unlike any team I’ve ever had,” Wilk said, commenting on his team’s resiliency. “With these guys, nothing is insurmountable.”

The first half of Sunday’s game was dominated by the Colonials, who used a combination of an aggressive approach at the plate and timely pitching to jump out to an 8-3 lead. Georgetown finally awoke from their early inning stupor in the bottom of the fifth, as sophomore right fielder Rand Ravnaas led off the inning with a home run – his fourth of this young season – to cut the lead to 8-4.

After two shutout innings from junior reliever Pablo Vinent, the Blue and Gray’s hitting attack struck again in the bottom of the seventh. Senior second baseman Chip Malt and fellow senior center fielder Tommy Lee both reached base on back-to-back singles. Following a sacrifice bunt by Ravnaas that moved them both into scoring position, junior catcher Erick Fernandez blasted a two-out, three-run bomb over the right center field fence to narrow the Colonial advantage to one.

Although GWU held Hoya bats in check in the eighth, the ninth inning was an entirely different story. After a Lee single, a Ravnaas walk and an RBI single from junior first baseman Dan Capeless, the Hoyas plated the tying run.

The Colonials proceeded to intentionally walk Fernandez, loading the bases for the Hoyas, who still had all three outs to work with. With one out, Lamont punched a hit past the infield, scoring Ravnaas to clinch a 9-8 victory.

Though down big early, the Hoyas were able to earn the victory as a collective unit.

“They’re all very close-knit,” Wilk said. “And they believe in each other.”

Lamont had a huge day at the plate. The Houston native totaled three hits for the day, including a home run.

Sunday’s contest was the rubber match of a three-game series between the two ball clubs. After Georgetown took the first contest 13-11 on Friday, George Washington responded with a 13-10 victory the following afternoon. While the series proved that these teams are evenly matched, the Hoyas have emerged with the coveted D.C. bragging rights.

That is, at least, for now.

The Hoyas and Colonials will square off again on April 14. If this series serves as any indication, baseball fans should be in for a treat.

In this most recent three-game stretch, the Georgetown offense averaged over 10 runs per contest.

“I don’t know if you expect it, but we have the talent to do it,” Wilk said. “It’s a pretty deep offense. It’s really the first team out here that there hasn’t been an out in the lineup.”

As much as Wilk is excited about his team’s success at the plate so far, he is just as concerned about the pitching staff, as Georgetown has struggled on the mound for the entire season. In the series against the Colonials, the Blue and Gray also allowed almost 10 runs per contest.

“I’m not exactly comfortable with where we are,” Wilk said. “Our bullpen has been coughing up runs. With the exception of [Tim] Adleman, I’m very concerned.”

Adleman, a senior, has been the lone bright spot on the mound so far. He currently boasts a 4-0 record, and his 1.47 ERA is well below the team’s 6.24 average.

Later today, the Hoyas will be in Dover, Del., to face the Delaware State Hornets. First pitch is set for 3 p.m.