by Andy Smith
Division-I:
Game 1: Stony Brook 5, North Carolina A&T State University 1
Game 2: Stony Brook 5, North Carolina A&T State University 3
𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐖𝐎𝐋𝐕𝐄𝐒 𝐖!
Ben goes the distance on #FeroFriday 🏴☠️
🌊🐺 x #NCAABaseball x @BenFer73 pic.twitter.com/0LlAQaoeLd
— Stony Brook Baseball (@StonyBrookBASE) April 28, 2023
The Aggies opened the scoring in the first game in the third inning and scored their only run off a double by right fielder Shemar Dalton. The Seawolves evened the score in the fourth off a double by shortstop Matt Miceli. In the following frame, third baseman Evan Giordano brought in the winning run on a single. Stony Brook put up two more runs in the sixth, which was highlighted by another RBI by Miceli and then in the seventh, left fielder Matt Brown-Eiring hit a solo shot to put this out of reach. Ben Fero earned his fourth win of the season in a complete game in which he tallied nine punchouts.
In the second game, North Carolina got on the board first again, this time in the second inning via a sacrifice fly. In the fourth, first baseman Brett Paulsen got the Sea Wolves on the board with a two-run single. The Aggies would grab the lead back in the sixth off a fielder’s choice and a wild pitch. This lead was short lived, as the Sea Wolves responded the following inning to not only tie the game but bring in the eventual game winning run. Paulsen scored the tying run on a wild pitch and second baseman Evan Fox knocked a two-run single. Josh O’Neill followed similar steps in this game and registered a complete game as well to earn his fifth win on the season. The Sea Wolves will aim for a series sweep on Sunday at 12:00 PM EST.
Fordham 1, Saint Joseph’s 2
Catcher Tommy McAndrews opened the scoring in the opening frame with an RBI single. Saint Joseph’s was shut down for most of the game, but they managed to tie it in the sixth off a sacrifice fly and then scored the eventual winning run in the seventh off an RBI single by left fielder Brett Callahan. Fordham tallied seven hits but could not capitalize on any opportunities. The Rams look to bounce back in a double header on Saturday beginning at 12:00 PM EST.
Hofstra
Game 1: Hofstra 9, UNCW 8
Game 2: Hofstra 3, UNCW 6
𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗜𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗲; 𝗚𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆!#Hofstra staged an epic comeback in game one and got a doubleheader split Friday to set up a decisive game three on Sunday.#PrideOfLI https://t.co/2TQ1WZyv22
— Hofstra Baseball (@HofstraBaseball) April 29, 2023
Both offenses came to play today in this back and forth double header.
The Pride pounced on an early lead in the opening game off an RBI double by right fielder Steve Harrington. The Seahawks would respond with eighth consecutive runs. During this stretch both designated hitter John Newton (2 RBI) and right fielder Alec DeMarttino (1 RBI) launched round trippers. Hofstra was not phased, however, and responded with an eight spot themselves to win it in walk-off fashion. Harrington opened the stretch with a two-run double and finished the day with a perfect 4-4 with one base on balls. Harrington continued to power this offense and launched a solo shot in the eighth which got them within three. Then in the ninth, after a fielder’s choice and wild pitch, second baseman Rosso Santino ripped a two-run double which powered the Pride over the top.
In the second game, the Pride carried their momentum over with an early RBI single by third baseman Ryan Morash in the second inning. Both teams would trade runs in the fourth but the Seahawks would put up a three-spot in the fifth inning to grab their first lead of the game. The Pride got within one run in the seventh off an RBI double by shortstop Michael Florides. However, the Seahawks would put up two more runs in the final frame to put this out of reach. Third baseman Jac Croom led the way for them with a two-hit and two-RBI game. The rubber match will take place on Sunday at 12:00 PM EST.
Division-II:
Molloy
Game 1: Molloy 3, Lincoln University PA 0
Game 2: Molloy 4, Lincoln University PA 1
Charlie Cucchiara continued to lead the way for the Lions as he threw a complete game shutout to earn his seventh win on the season. First baseman Jake McCarthy opened the scoring with a two-run single in the sixth, and then Molloy added onto their lead with a sacrifice fly in the eighth.
In the second game, Molloy scored first in the third inning via sacrifice fly. Lincoln scored their lone run of the entire day in the fifth off an Alex Jones single. In the same inning, right fielder Anthony Manisero lined a two-run double and shortstop Aidan Larkin ripped in a one-run double to push Molloy over the top. The four-game set continues Saturday at 12:00 PM EST.
Queens
Game 1: Queens 1, D’Youville University 4
Game 2: Queens 5, D’Youville University 3
Third baseman Joey Patane brought in the lone run for the Knights in the second inning off a double. The Saints grabbed the lead in the following inning off a two-run single by center fielder Ethan Hammond. Then both first baseman Jon Simpson and Hammond would launch solo shots in the sixth and eighth inning respectively. Chris Auclair posted a dominant start for D’Youville with seven innings of one run ball and thirteen strikeouts.
In the second game, both teams traded runs in the opening frame. The Saints would then take the lead in the second with a two-run double by second baseman Cooper Cefaratti. Queens would take over the game in the fifth and put three runs to give them the lead. Following a wild pitch designated hitter Reed Hoskins would rip a two-run single and then in the sixth he would hit another RBI single to push Queens over the top. Liam Pulsipher would throw a complete game (seven innings) and tally five punchouts along the way. This four-game set will continue on Saturday at 12:00 PM EST.
Adelphi
Game 1: Adelphi 10, Le Moyne 8
Game 2: Adelphi 6, Le Moyne 7
The Dolphins jumped out to an early two-run lead in the opening frame which was kickstarted via an RBI single by shortstop Nick Nevins. The Panthers responded with a five-run second inning highlighted by a three-run shot by designated hitter Joe Pellegrino. In the same inning, center fielder Johnny Catuosco hit a two-run single and added a two-run blast in the fourth. First baseman Michael Draskin followed that up with a solo home run of his own in the fifth, which ended with Adelphi leading by eight runs. The Dolphins continued to claw back but could not complete the comeback. However, despite the defeat, many players produced in this lineup including Dewey Roden, Brody Keneston, Nick Nevins and Benji Ries, who all hit home runs during this six-consecutive run stretch.
In the second game, second baseman Anthony Cipri got the Panthers up early with a two-run shot in the third. Le Moyne would take the lead in the fourth by putting up a three-spot which was capped off with a two-run home run by center fielder Zach Brush. The Panthers responded by hitting two two-run shots in the fifth, one each by Cipri (his second round tripper of the game) and left fielder Kyle Olson. However, this lead was short lived as Nick Nevins continued his dominance from the first game and launched a three-run shot to tie it up and then in the seventh, second baseman Drew Carroll hit a double that brought in the eventual winning run. The Panthers are headed back to Garden City and will play a double header on Friday against Southern Connecticut State beginning at 12:00 PM EST.
Division-III:
Maritime/ St. Joseph’s
Game 1: Maritime 4, St. Joseph’s 3
Game 2: Maritime 7, St. Joseph’s 5
Center fielder and St, John the Baptist alumni Matt Milone got things going for Maritime as he launched a two-run shot in the opening frame. The Golden Eagles cut the lead in half in the bottom half of the frame with a sacrifice fly. Then in the second, both Freddy Forgione and Rob Copozzi hit RBI singles to increase the Maritime lead to three. The Golden Eagles continued to respond and did so with a solo shot in the fourth, courtesy of shortstop Ryan Decoursey. In the seventh, right fielder Jake Giannico knocked an RBI single to get SJC within one but they could not complete the comeback.
In the second game, the Golden Eagles opened the scoring by putting up a two-spot in the second inning which was capped off with an RBI double by first baseman Nick Vicino. Then Maritime put up seven consecutive runs across the third and fourth innings. Milone once again was all over the scoresheet, this time with an RBI triple and an RBI double during this stretch. Forgione carried over his play from the opener and lined a two-run double. SJC got back on the scoresheet in the sixth with a solo blast by second baseman Joe Sanguedolce. The Golden Eagles put up two more runs in the final frame but could not complete the comeback.
Maritime will play a double header Sunday against Purchase starting at 11:00 AM and SJC will play Stevens on Monday at 4:00 PM EST.
USMMA:
Game 1: USMAA 1, Mount St. Vincent 1
Game 2: USMAA 2, Mount St. Vincent 0
First baseman Travis Leatherwood gave USMMA an early lead in the second inning with an RBI single. Then in the fifth, Mount St. Vincent scored twice, which would be enough for them to win this one. Both pitchers went the distance but Andrew Geiger tallied the win but Tyler Reistetter registered an impressive eight strikeouts despite the loss.
In the second game, the bats were quiet except third baseman Jack Millen who brought in both runs in the game. In the sixth, Millen hit an RBI groundout, and in the eighth he knocked an RBI single. Kole Register earned his second win on the season by throwing eight shutout innings with seven strikeouts and Caden Pierce tallied his fifth save of the season. USMAA is back on the diamond on Sunday for a double header against Manhattanville starting at 12:00 PM EST.
Old Westbury
Game 1: Old Westbury 5, Yeshiva University 2
Game 2: Old Westbury 17, Yeshiva University 0
The Panthers had control of both games today.
In the first game, first baseman Nick Papageorge ripped an RBI double to give the Panthers an early one-run lead. They added onto their lead with a two-run second inning highlighted by a run-scoring triple by right fielder Jamal Ritter. Yeshiva scored twice in the fifth off a sacrifice fly and a stolen base, Wesbury put up two more insurance runs off of two sacrifice flies in the fifth and seventh innings. John Moeller threw a complete game (seven innings) with eight punchouts to seal his second win of the season.
The Panthers put up an impressive seventeen spot in the second game. Jacob Taormina, Nick Papageorge, and Joe Morreale all tallied three RBIs. Dominic Felicetti and John Dell’Olio both brought in two runs.
Old Westbury will travel to Farmingdale on Sunday for a double header beginning at 12:00 PM EST.
