Jon Parisi
Dowling Sweeps St. Thomas Aquinas, Improves to 23-9
Photo Credit: Vinny Messana It was a huge double header against the reigning ECC Champion St. Thomas Aquinas, and Dowling responded to the challenge by sweeping the twinbill by the scores of 10-7 and 10-2.The first game was a 3:25 slog that featured 337 total pitches but Dowling persevered. Brendan Butler got the start and went six innings, allowing three ER while striking out two. Dennis Buckstein, Jon Parisi and Andrew Sesto combined for three strong innings of relief allowing just one ER.The Golden Lions were down to their last three outs but mounted an incredible rally–scoring five runs. Dan Parisi scored RJ Going with an RBI single to get them within two runs. Tyler Piccolo hit a game-tying two-run double down the left field line to score Tim Going and Michael Richter. Tyler Har...
March 27 Recap
Photo Credit: Vinny Messana It was a slow, but action-packed day for college teams. Despite only three teams in action, there was an extra inning game and a terrific pitcher’s duel. Division-I:Hofstra was defeated by Villanova 3-1. The offense only mustered six hits against opposing starter Josh Harris, despite drawing four walks and striking out only once. The Pride’s starter, Chris Bonk, threw eight innings, allowing three runs on 11 hits while striking out three.Villanova got on the board in the first inning on an RBI single. They added two runs in the sixth inning to open up their lead. The Pride’s lone run came in the bottom of the ninth on a sac fly by Eric Ferguson.The Pride falls to 7-12. The two teams will be back in action tomorrow afternoon.Division-II:LIU Post...
