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Baseball 2009 Game Highlights
2/24/2009 – # 7 West Chester University
WILDCATS OPEN SEASON WITH 7-4 VICTORY OVER #7 WEST CHESTER
(Courtesy of West Chester Sports Information)
WEST CHESTER, PA -- Wilmington scored two runs each in the eighth and ninth innings to come from behind a steal a 7-4 victory over No. 7 West Chester on a sunny but cold afternoon at Serpico Stadium Tuesday.
Playing with wood bats, West Chester (2-2) rapped out 10 hits and held a 4-3 advantage until the eighth inning. Wilmington (1-0) registered 12 hits with half of those coming in its final two at bats to come away victorious. Both teams threw nine pitchers, one each frame, in the contest.
Cody Holliday and Brian Woolford (1-0), who picked up the win in relief, poked RBI hits in the eighth to put the Wildcats on top 5-4. Holliday singled home J.T. Gregory, and Woolford followed with a run-scoring double that plated Holliday.
Gregory doubled and would later score in the ninth as Wilmington added to its lead. Matt Umba singled home Gregory for the game’s final run.
West Chester senior Bret Moyer (1-1) suffered the loss. He pitched the eighth, allowing two runs on three hits. Woolford picked up the win for Wilmington. He worked the seventh inning, leaving with a 4-3 deficit. However, the ‘Cats’ bats bailed him out in the eighth to deliver the decision. Holliday worked the ninth for his first save of the year.
Nick Spisak went 3-for-4 with two RBI, including two doubles. Charlie Kelly was 2-for-4 with a double and a triple and a RBI for West Chester.
The Wildcats return to the diamond on Thursday afternoon when they play host to the Pioneers of C.W. Post University in a non-conference matchup beginning at 3:00 PM.
2/26/2009 – C.W. POST UNIVERSITY
2/26/2009 – C.W. POST UNIVERSITY
WILMINGTON TAKES TWO FROM C.W. POST
NEW CASTLE, DE -- The Wildcats of Wilmington University swept a doubleheader (7-innings games) from the visiting Pioneers of C.W. Post University in non-conference baseball action on Thursday afternoon. Wilmington took game one by a score of 5-0 and completed the sweep with a 9-5 victory in the nightcap.
Sophomore left-hander Joe Harris (1-0) was dominant in his first start, giving up just one hit over five innings of work, while striking out three. The Wildcats scored an unearned run in the third, and blew the game open with a four-run fifth inning. Mike Godwin had a RBI single and Evan Zechman knocked in two on a double.
Zechman was 2-for-3 with a pair of runs scored and two RBIs, while Brian Woolford, Drew Anusky, and Godwin each picked up a hit and scored a run. Mark Czerniawski took the loss for the Pioneers, surrendering five runs (three earned) and scattering five hits over four innings.
In the nightcap, C.W. Post struck first, scoring two runs in the top of the first. Wilmington answered back with one of their own in the bottom of the frame, but the Pioneers put up another two in the top of the second. The Wildcats scored four in the bottom of the inning, with the big blow coming in the form of a three-RBI double by Matt Umba.
Wilmington added three more in the third, as Brandon Scott blasted a three-run home run to give the ‘Cats a comfortable lead they would not surrender. Junior southpaw Cameron Saienni (1-0) picked up the win in relief of starter Brian Woolford, throwing two scoreless innings. Glen Hudson took the loss for C.W. Post, giving up eight runs (seven earned) and six hits in just three innings of work.
Matt Umba finished 2-for-3 with three RBIs, while JT Gregory was 2-for-3 with a RBI and three runs scored. Brandon Scott was 1-for-2 with two runs scored and three RBIs for the Wildcats.
Following the games, the Wildcats improved to 3-0 on the season, while C.W. Post dropped to 0-2 to start the year. Wilmington returns to action on Monday afternoon, when the open their spring training trip in Florida with a doubleheader against the Clippers of Concordia College.
3/2/2009 –
Concordia College
Santa Luces Sports Complex
3/2/2009 –
Concordia College
Santa Luces Sports Complex
WILMINGTON SPLITS WITH CONCORDIA
SANTA LUCES, FL -- Wilmington University traveled to Florida for their annual spring training games, starting with a doubleheader against Concordia College. Wilmington split the two games, winning the first by a score of 6-5, but fell short in the second game, losing 11-8.
Wildcat starter Cameron Saienni had to overcome some errors behind him, and went a strong four innings while giving up just three hits. The Wilmington bats exploded for four runs of their own on four hits in the second inning. Senior Cody Holiday went 2-for-4 with two RBIs including the game winning RBI in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Wildcats the win. Freshman Nick Galinskie (1-0) picked up the win, throwing a scoreless eigth and ninth innings.
The second game saw an offensive surge from both teams. Cody Holiday again went 2-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored. Drew Anusky added three hits of his own and a RBI. Wilmington scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to take an 8-7 lead with just an inning and a half to play.
Concordia added four runs of their own in the bottom of the sixth inning to recapture the lead. The Clippers were able to keep the Wildcats off the scoreboard in the seventh and final inning to preserve the 11-8 victory.
With the split of the two games the Wildcats moved to 4-1 on the season. Wilmington returns to action again in Florida on Wednesday afternoon, when they continue their spring training trip in Florida with a doubleheader against the Mercyhurst College Lakers.
3/4/2009 –
Mercyhurst University
Lynn University
3/4/2009 –
Mercyhurst University
Lynn University
WILDCATS SPLIT A PAIR WITH MERCYHURST
BOCA RATON, FL -- In their second double header of the week, Wilmington took on the Mercyhurst College Lakers in a doubleheader. The Wildcats split the two games, with Mercyhurst taking the first game 11-6, and the ‘Cats bouncing back to win the nightcap 8-7.
Wilmington sent Anthony Cimabue to the mound to start the first game, and he gave them four strong innings while giving up three runs. Errors were the biggest problem for the Wildcats in this game. Brian Woolford went 1-for-1 with two RBIs, but the offense came up short.
Trey Bennett and Craig Denman contributed seven RBI together, which was more than enough for Nick Gillung, who went just over four innings while only surrendering one run to Wilmington.
In the back end of the doubleheader, Wilmington got some late inning runs to pull out a close win. Matt Umba and Drew Anusky each had two RBI to help the Wildcats get on the board. The bullpen was solid, keeping the Lakers scoreless in the final two innings of the game to preserve the win. Freshman Jordan Oncay (1-0) earned the win, while junior Phil Aviol recorded the save.
By winning the second of the two games, the Wildcats moved to 5-2 on the season. Wilmington returns to action again in Florida on Thursday afternoon, when they continue their spring training trip in Florida with a doubleheader against Mansfield University.
3/5/2009 –
Mansfield University
Fort Pierce, FL
3/5/2009 –
Mansfield University
Fort Pierce, FL
WILMINGTON BATTLES FOR SPLIT WITH MANSFIELD
FORT PIERCE, FL -- The Wildcats of Wilmington University split yet another doubleheader this time against Mansfield University. Wilmington lost the first game 12-6 but rallied to take the second game with a 7-0 shutout.
Wilmington’s pitching struggled to start the game and was unable to get it back on track. The Wildcats got it going from the plate with catcher Phil Aviola driving in two runs. They were consistent, scoring runs in almost every inning, but it proved to be too much to overcome.
Mansfield scored eight runs in the first two innings combined, and that proved to be all they needed in this game. Once in the lead, Joe Will came out of the bullpen to pitch three innings of shutout baseball and hold the lead for the Mountaineers.
The second game of the day was all about pitching. The Wildcats sent three pitchers to the mound to combine for a five hit shutout. Greg Snyder got the win for Wilmington, as he threw four strong innings and gave up just three hits. The ‘Cats recieved production from just about every player in the lineup. Seven different players had an RBI en route to the 7-0 victory.
After taking the second of the two games the Wildcats moved to 6-3 on the season. Wilmington returns to action Saturday, when they take on St. Thomas University.
3/6/2009 – St. Thomas University
WILDCATS FALL TO ST. THOMAS, 2-1
MIAMI GARDEN, FL -- The Wildcats of Wilmington University continued their trip in Florida, falling 2-1 to the Bobcats of St. Thomas University.
Wilmington sent four pitchers to the mound in total with Mike Godwin and Jordan Oncay both pitching three innings each. Cody Holiday had another solid game at the plate with two hits in four at bats, and Phil Aviola who had the lone RBI for the Wildcats.
St. Thomas got an outstanding performance from starting pitcher Daylan Gil. He went seven and two thirds innings giving up just one run on nine hits. Gil also struck out nine batters in the game. Freshman catcher Anthony Angulo went 3-for-3 from the plate while driving in the game winning run in the ninth inning.
With the loss Wilmington fell to 6-4 on the season. Wilmington and St. Thomas will be back at it again tomorrow when they play a double header to close out the Wildcats’ Spring Training trip.
3/7/2009 – St. Thomas University
3/7/2009 – St. Thomas University
WILMINGTON SWEPT BY ST. THOMAS
MIAMI GARDEN, FL -- Wilmington closed out their annual spring training trek to Florida, by dropping two games to the Bobcats of St. Thomas University. St. Thomas took game one by a score of 8-7 and completed the sweep with a 15-6 victory in the nightcap.
Cody Holiday continued his great start to the season with three hits and three RBIs while scoring two runs of his own. Even Zechman added three hits of his own, but it wasn’t enough to get past the Bobcats in this game.
St. Thomas used a very balanced hitting attack to get on the board with six different players contributing RBI. Alexander Diez and Oswaldo Troconis each had two RBI in the win.
The second game was not as close as the first one; as the Bobcats won 15-6. Matt Umba was most of the offense for the Wildcats, plating three RBIs and scoring two runs, including a two run homerun in the first inning.
St. Thomas put fifteen runs on the scoreboard, with every player who batted scoring a run. Nestor Rincon had four RBIs on three hits and also scored three times.
Following the games, Wilmington fell to 6-6 on the season. The Wildcats return to action again on Wednesday afternoon, when they host the Raiders of Shippensburg University in a non-conference game beginning at 3:00 PM.
3/10/2009 – SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY
GREGORY’S DOUBLE IN BOTTOM OF THE NINTH HELPS ‘CATS TO WALK OFF WIN
NEW CASTLE, DE -- Junior JT Gregory’s two-RBI double in the bottom of the ninth inning gave the Wildcats of Wilmington University a thrilling come-from-behind 14-13 victory over the visiting Raiders of Shippensburg University on Tuesday afternoon in non-conference baseball action at Wilson Field.
Wilmington jumped out to an early 2-0 lead on a two-run home run by junior Phil Aviola in the second inning. The Wildcats added six more in the third, on a pair of three-run jacks by senior Cody Holliday and sophomore Evan Zechman. Shippensburg scored in the top of the fourt, but the hosts made it 10-1 in the bottom of the frame, on a solo home run by Holliday and a RBI single by Zechman.
The Raiders scored two in the sixth, and added six runs in the seventh on six consecutive base hits to cut the lead 10-9. Wilmington plated two in the bottom of the inning, on a two-run blast by sophomore Matt Botting, giving the ‘Cats a 12-9 lead. Shippensburg would not go quietly, and added a single run in the eight on a sacrifice fly by Steve McCardell, and took a 13-12 lead in the eighth on a bases clearing double by Tyler Redick.
Down to their final chance, Wilmington started off the inning as Aviola was hit by a pitch. He advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt by Zechman. Botting was intentionally walked, and the two runners were advanced to second and third on a balk. After a strikeout, the Wildcats were down to their last out, and JT Gregory delivered a two-RBI double to plate the winning run.
Wilmington was led by Holliday, who went 2-for-5 with a pair of runs and four RBI. Zechman finished 2-for-4 with a pair of runs and four RBI, while Aviola was 2-for-4 with three runs scored and two RBI. Botting was 2-for-2 with two RBI and a pair of runs scored for the ‘Cats.
Shippensburg was paced by Tyler Redick, who went 2-for-5 with four RBI. McCardell finished 3-for-6 with three runs scored and three RBI, while Zach Seaman was 3-for-5 with three RBI. Tyler Uphouse was 2-for-2 with three runs scored for the Raiders.
Junior Greg Snyder (2-0) picked up the win in relief, giving up three unearned runs. Starter Steve Messick got the start and went six innings, and surrendered three runs (one earned) on three hits while striking out four. Redick took the loss for Shippensburg, giving up one run (earned) in two-thirds of an inning of work.
With the win, the Wildcats improved to 7-6 on the season, while Shippensburg dropped to 6-12 overall. Wilmington returns to the diamond on Wednesday afternoon, when they host the Rams of Philadelphia University in the opening game of the Bill Giles Classic at 3:00 PM. It also marks their first Central Atlantic Collegiate Contest of the season.
3/11/2009 – PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY
WILMINGTON ROLLS PAST PHILADELPHIA, 9-1 IN CACC OPENER
NEW CASTLE, DE -- The Wildcats of Wilmington University picked up their first Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference win of the season, courtesy of a 9-1 victory over the visiting Rams of Philadelphia University in baseball action on Wednesday afternoon at Wilson Field. The game was the opening round of the Bill Giles Invitational, and with the win, the Wildcats advance to the Championship Game on Tuesday, April 14th at Citizen’s Bank Ball Park in Philadelphia, PA.
Philadelphia jumped on the board in the top of the first, as Tyler Mentzer drove home Dan Ellmer. Wilmington tied the game at one in the bottom of the frame, as Drew Anusky’s RBI groundout plated JT Gregory. The Wildcats added two more in the second and another two in the third to take a 5-1 lead. A three-run fifth gave the hosts a 8-1 advantage and a RBI single by Phil Aviola in the seventh put Wilmington ahead 9-1, which would turn out to be the final score.
The Wildcats were led by sophomore Matt Botting, who finished 3-for-4 with a pair of runs scored. Classmate Drew Anusky was 0-for-1 with three RBI, including two sacrifice flies, while senior Cody Holliday, sophomore Matt Umba, and Aviola each added a RBI.
The Rams received seven hits from seven different players, including a double off the bat of Anthony DiFrancesco. Kyle Noonan suffered the loss, giving up eight runs (six earned) over four innings of work.
Sophomore southpaw Joe Harris (2-2) picked up the win for the Wildcats, surrendering just four hits and one run (earned) while striking out five in six innings of work. Freshman Mike Godwin and junior Jerry McLaughlin closed out the game in relief for the ‘Cats, and did not give up a run.
With the win, Wilmington improved to 1-0 in the CACC and 8-6 overall, while Philadelphia dropped to 0-1 in the conference and 1-7 on the season. The Wildcats return to the diamond on Friday afternoon, when they play host to the Lions of Lincoln University in a non-conference doubleheader beginning at 1:00 PM.
3/13/2009 – LINCOLN UNIVERSITY
3/13/2009 – LINCOLN UNIVERSITY
WILDCAT BATS COME ALIVE IN SWEEP OF LINCOLN
NEW CASTLE, DE -- The powerful bats of the Wildcats of Wilmington University came alive in a doubleheader sweep of the visiting Lions of Lincoln University in non-conference baseball action on Friday afternoon at Wilson Field. Wilmington won the first game by a score of 20-1 and completed the sweep with a 23-1 rout in the nightcap.
In the opener, Wilmington scored in every inning but one, and pounded out 19 hits in the lopsided victory. Sophomore Matt Umba finished the game going 3-for-4 with four RBI and a pair of runs scored, while freshman Mike Godwin was 3-for-5 with three runs scored and four RBI, including a three run home run. Junior JT Gregory was 2-for-3 with two RBI and three runs scored, while senior Cody Holliday finished 3-for-5 with three RBI and three runs scored.
Junior southpaw Cameron Saienni (2-1) earned the win, giving up just two hits and striking out five in four and two-thirds innings of work.
Wilmington kept the bats going in the second game, as they recorded 18 hits and scored in all but one inning. The Wildcats blew the game open in the third, when they plated 10 runs. Gregory had another solid game, going 4-for-5 with four runs scored and seven RBI, while Holliday was 3-for-4 with three runs scored and seven RBI, including two home runs. Junior Phil Aviola knocked in five, while freshman Jordan Oncay added three hits and scored four runs.
Junior Jerry McLaughlin (1-0) picked up the win, as he held the Lions hitless and struck out four in his four innings of work.
With the wins, Wilmington improved to 10-6 overall, while Lincoln dropped to 0-11 on the season. The Wildcats return to the diamond on Tuesday afternoon, when they travel to take on the Fightin’ Blue Hens of the University of Delaware in a 3:00 PM contest.
3/17/2009 – University of Delaware
WILMINGTON EDGED BY DELAWARE, 6-3
(Courtesy of the University of Delaware Sports Information)
NEWARK, DE -- Behind a strong pitching performance and an advantageous offense, the University of Delaware baseball team won its fourth straight game after topping intrastate rival Wilmington University, 6-3, at Bob Hannah Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.
Pat Dameron posted two hits and knocked in a pair of runs for Delaware (10-6), while Ryan Reed scored twice. The pitching staff also had a strong afternoon as five Hens combined to strike out eight and allow only two earned runs during the game.
Although the team went without a home run for the first time at home all season, Delaware took advantage of two errors by Wilmington (10-7) to pick up the victory.
In the second, the Blue Hens broke through after capitalizing on an early error by the Wilmington third baseman. Following the miscue, Reed slammed a double to left center that plated Bill Merkler. Two batters later, Dameron ripped an RBI double to right center that gave the team a 2-0 lead.
The very next inning, Delaware once again took advantage of an error after confusion in the Wilmington infield helped a routine pop fly find open space. Following the error, Jared Olson poked a single through the right side before Reed loaded the bases with a walk. Scott Shockley followed with a two-run single to right that gave the team a four-run lead. After a wild pitch chased in Reed, Dameron capped the scoring with an RBI single that gave the Hens a 6-0 lead.
With the bats doing their normal damage, the Blue Hens flashed some leather in the fourth. Carlos Alonso, the team’s standout third baseman, started the inning with a beautiful, bare-handed, off-balance play on a dribbler down the line. Eventually, he made a perfect throw to first to cut down Matt Umba by a half step.
Later, Kyle Davis closed out the inning with an equally great play deep in the hole at short. The senior co-captain used nice range to cut off a ball destined for leftfield and eventually threw a bullet from his knees to catch Drew Anusky by a stride at second.
After being held hitless for the first five innings of play, the Wildcats came to life in the top of the sixth. The first four Wilmington batters reached base in the inning, highlighted by a run-scoring single from Anusky. Later, Phil Aviola brought in the second run with an RBI grounder before a Blue Hen error closed out the scoring and brought the visitors back within three at 6-3.
With the team’s lead cut in half, the Delaware bullpen settled in. Michael Londino helped get out of the jam in the sixth before striking out two in a spotless seventh. Corey Crispell then took over in the eighth and fired two strong innings to close out the game.
Crispell earned his first career save for his efforts, while Michael O’Keeffe (1-0) picked up his first win after piecing together two scoreless innings in relief.
Steve Messick (0-2) took the loss for Wilmington after being out-dueled by Blue Hen starter Devon Pearson. The Delaware freshman struck out three in three scoreless innings, while the Wildcats’ starter allowed six runs, but only one earned, in four innings of work.
Alonso finished the game with two hits, while Chris Nehl, Jared Olson, and Scott Shockley each added a hit and run scored for the Hens.
3/18/2009 – Mansfield University
MANSFIELD RALLIES TO TOPPLE WILMINGTON, 14-13
MANSFIELD, PA -- The Wildcats of Wilmington University gave up six runs in the bottom of the seventh inning, and were edged by the Mounties of Mansfield University, 14-13 in non-conference baseball action on Wednesday afternoon. The two teams were scheduled to play a doubleheader, but game two was rained out before it could be completed.
Wilmington scored three in the top of the first to take a quick 3-0 lead, but Mansfield answered back with a three spot of their own in the bottom of the second. The Mounties added a single run in the third and went up 4-3, but the ‘Cats plated six in the fourth, with the big blow courtesy of a Drew Anusky grand slam. Trailing 9-4, Mansfield scored four in the bottom of the fifth, but the Wildcats again answered right back scoring four more over the next two innings to take a 13-8 lead heading into the bottom of the seventh.
Down 13-8, Mansfield’s Cody Stinger led off the bottom of the seventh with a solo home run. Three straight singles by Chris Coleman, Drew Bair and Tony Battisti loaded the bases with no outs before Kevin Miller doubled to left to drive in two runs cutting the lead to 13-11. Mansfield scored another run off a wild pitch to close to 13-12 and Miller moved up to third base. After Matt Young flied out to right field for the first out of the inning, Mike Hartz doubled in Young with the tying run before Chris Miller’s long drive to center was dropped by the fence scoring Hartz with the winning run.
The Wildcats were led by sophomore Drew Anusky, who went 3-for-5 with six RBI, including the grand slam. Junior catcher Phil Aviola was 4-for-5 with a RBI and a run scored, while sophomore Matt Umba was 3-for-4 with three runs scored and two RBI. Junior JT Gregory and freshman Mike Godwin also went 3-for-4, and Godwin scored three runs.
Mansfield was led by Cody Stringer, who went 3-for-3 with three runs scored and three RBI. Chris Coleman was 3-for-4 with three runs scored and two RBI, while Drew Bair was 2-for-4 with a pair of RBI and runs scored. Kevin Miller finished 3-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored.
Junior Greg Snyder (2-1) suffered the loss for Wilmington, giving up one hit and one run (unearned) in the seventh. Tyler Noel picked up the win for Mansfield, as he gave up three runs (all earned) and five hits in two innings of work.
Following the game, Wilmington dropped to 10-8 on the season, while Mansfield improved to 9-13 overall. The Wildcats return to action on Thursday afternoon, when they travel to take on the Golden Bears of Kutztown University in a non-conference game beginning at 2:30 PM.
3/19/2009 – Kutztown University
WILDCATS EDGED BY KUTZTOWN, 10-9
KUTZTOWN, PA -- The Wildcats of Wilmington University were edged by the host Golden Bears of Kutztown University, 10-9 in non-conference baseball action on Thursday afternoon at North Campus Field.
Wilmington scored first, putting two across the plate in the third inning, courtesy of a two-RBI single off the bat of Cody Holliday. The Wildcats plated another in the third on a RBI single by Evan Zechman and went ahead 3-0. Kutztown answered back in the fifth, scoring five runs of their own, and added three more in the seventh to take a 8-3 lead. In the top of the eight, Wilmington regained the lead, crossing the plate six times on just three hits, but were aided by three Golden Bear errors, and went back on top 9-8. In the bottom of the frame, Kutztown regained the lead, scoring two, and held on for the 10-9 victory.
The Wildcats were led by senior Cody Holliday, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored. Evan Zechman was 1-for-4 with a pair of RBI and a run scored, while sophomore Brandon Scott was 1-for-2 with two runs scored.
Kutztown was paced by Matt Kulbacki, who went 3-for-5 with three runs scored and two RBI. Michael Dugan, Chad Lightcap, and Jeff Kistle each added two hits and two RBI, while Shayne Houck was 3-for-5 with a run scored.
Wilmington’s Drew Anusky (0-1) suffered the loss for Wilmington, giving up two runs (earned) on two hits in one and two-thirds innings of work. Jason Herr earned the win for Kutztown as he threw one and two-thirds innings of scoreless relief.
Following the game, Wilmington dropped to 10-9 overall, while Kutztown improved to 17-5 on the season. The Wildcats return to action on Monday afternoon, when they play host to the Warriors of East Stroudsburg University in a non-conference game beginning at 3:00 PM.
3/23/2009 – EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY
WILMINGTON DOWNED BY EAST STROUDSBURG, 14-6
NEW CASTLE, DE -- The Wildcats of Wilmington University were downed by the visiting Warriors of East Stroudsburg University, 14-6 in non-conference baseball action on Monday afternoon at Wilson Field.
Wilmington jumped out to a quick 1-0 lead after the first inning, but it was the Warriors answered right back and put up six runs over the next two innings, to take a 6-1 lead. The Wildcats added one more in the fourth, but East Stroudsburg put a three spot up in the top of the fifth that gave them a 9-2 lead. Wilmington cut the lead to 9-6 with a four-run fifth inning, but that would be all the ‘Cats would get. The Warriors added five insurance runs over the last three innings and cruised to the 14-6 victory.
The Wildcats were led by senior Cody Holliday, who went 2-for-2 with a run scored and a RBI, while freshman Mike Godwin was 1-for-5 with a run scored and a pair of RBI.
East Stroudsburg was led by Mike Bortz, who went 4-for-6 with three RBI and a run scored. Carey Zimmerman was 4-for-5 with two RBI and three runs scored, while John Pisker was 2-for-5 with two runs scored and a RBI.
Wilmington’s Steve Messick (0-3) suffered the loss as he gave up two runs (one earned) on three hits in just an inning of work. The Warriors’ Bill Hezel earned the win as he gave up five runs (all earned) on four hits in four innings.
Following the game, Wilmington dropped to 10-10 overall, while East Stroudsburg improved to 15-11 on the season. The Wildcats return to the diamond on Wednesday afternoon when they host the Devils of the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia for a CACC doubleheader beginning at 1:00 PM.
3/25/2009 – UNIVERSITY OF THE SCIENCES IN PHILADELPHIA
3/25/2009 – UNIVERSITY OF THE SCIENCES IN PHILADELPHIA
WILDCATS SPLIT A TWINBILL WITH USP
NEW CASTLE, DE -- The Wildcats of Wilmington University split with the visiting Devils of the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) baseball action on Wednesday afternoon. USP took game one by a score of 8-3, but the ‘Cats rallied to take game two, 5-2.
The Devils jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead after the first inning, and put a single run on the board in the third inning. Wilmington added two in the bottom of the third to cut the lead to 3-2, but USP added two more in the fifth to go up 5-2. The visitors added insurance runs in the eighth and ninth inning and held on for the 8-3 victory.
Wilmington was led by freshman Jordan Oncay, who went 3-for-4, while junior JT Gregory finished 2-for-4 with two runs scored. Sophomore Matt Umba was 1-for-4 with a pair of RBI and a run scored.
USP was led by Mark Forbes and Mike Kleinschmidt, who each went 4-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored. Dennis Murphy finished 2-for-4 with three runs scored, while Pete McCauley was 2-for-4 with a run scored and a RBI.
Greg Nealis earned the win for USP, as he gave up three runs (two earned) and nine hits over eight innings of work. Steve Messick (0-4) suffered the loss for Wilmington, as he surrendered five runs (all earned) and nine hits in four and two-thirds innings.
Wilmington wasted little time in scoring in game two, as they plated one in the first inning. The Wildcats added three more in the third to take a 4-0 lead. USP scored twice in the fourth to cut the lead to 4-2, but that would be as close as the Devils would get, as Wilmingto added one more in the sixth and won by a score of 5-2.
The Wildcats were led by senior Cody Holiday and Umba, who each went 2-for-3. Sophomore Evan Zechman was 1-for-2 with a pair of RBI, while classmate Drew Anusky was 1-for-2 with a RBI and a run scored.
Sophomore Anthony Cimabue (1-0) picked up the win for Wilmington, as he gave up two runs (all earned) on two hits in four innings of work. Gary Thompson suffered the loss for USP, giving up four runs (all earned) on four hits in two and one-third innings.
Following the games, Wilmington is 2-1 in the CACC and 11-11 overall, while USP is 1-1 in the conference and 2-17 on the season. The Wildcats return to the diamond on Friday afternoon, when they travel to take on the Cougars of Caldwell College in a CACC contest beginning at 3:00 PM.
3/27/2009 – Caldwell College
WILMINGTON ROLLS PAST CALDWELL, 12-2
CALDWELL, NJ -- The Wildcats of Wilmington University rolled past the host Cougars of Caldwell College, 12-2 in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) baseball action on Friday afternoon.
Wilmington plated two runs in the top of the third, but Caldwell answered back with a run of their own in the bottom of the frame. The ‘Cats added two more in the fourth, and three in the fifth to take a 7-1 lead. After a lone Cougar run in the seventh, Wilmington blew the game open with a five spot in the eighth inning, to give the visitors a 12-2 lead that would hold to be the final score.
Sophomore Drew Anusky led the Wildcats, as he went 4-for-6 with four RBI and two runs scored, including a two-run home run. Classmate Matt Botting was 3-for-4 with three RBI, while Brandon Scott finished 2-for-3 with a run scored and a pair of RBI.
Caldwell was led by Matt Cook, who was 2-for-4 with a run scored and a RBI. Miguel Perdomo finished 1-for-2 with a RBI for the Cougars.
Wilmington’s Mike Godwin (1-0) earned the victory, as he gave up just one run (earned) on five hits in six innings of work. Caldwell’s Juan Mejia suffered the loss, as he surrendered six runs (all earned) on six hits in four innings.
With the win, Wilmington improved to 3-1 in the CACC and 12-11 overall, while Caldwell dropped to 0-3 in the conference and 4-9 on the season. The Wildcats return to the diamond on Sunday afternoon, when they play host to Caldwell in a CACC doubleheader beginning at 12:00 PM.
3/30/2009 – CALDWELL COLLEGE
3/30/2009 – CALDWELL COLLEGE
‘CATS SPLIT A DOUBLEHEADER WITH CALDWELL
NEW CASTLE, DE -- The Wildcats of Wilmington University split a doubleheader with the visiting Cougars of Caldwell College in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) baseball action on Monday afternoon at Wilson Field. Caldwell took the opening game by a score of 3-1, but the ‘Cats rallied to take the night cap, 6-4.
Wilmington could not get anything going in the first game, as Buddy Riggs threw a gem on the mound. Riggs went all nine innings and gave up just four hits and struck out 15. Cody Holliday had two of the ‘Cats’ four hits. Caldwell’s Raymond Keelan and Adric Saxon each homered in the win. Wilmington’s Joe Harris (2-3) suffered the loss, as she gave up four hits and three runs (all earned) while striking out seven in seven innings of work.
Caldwell jumped out to a 2-0 lead after the first inning of game two. The Wildcats finally got on the board with a single run in the bottom of the fourth, to cut the lead to 2-1. Caldwell added one in the fifth and the sixth and took a 4-2 lead into the bottom of the sixth. Wilmington erupted for four runs to take a 6-4 lead, and held on for the victory.
The Wildcats were led by freshman Jordan Oncay, who went 3-for-3 with a pair of RBI and a run scored. Senior Cody Holliday was 2-for-2 with a run scored and a RBI, while sophomore Drew Anusky and freshman DJ Wood each added a RBI.
Caldwel was led by Jon Irwin and Keelan, who each went 2-for-3. Irwin picked up a RBI, while Keelan also scored a run. Adric Saxon finished 1-for-2 with a RBI and a run scored.
Wilmington’s Anthony Cimabue (2-0) earned the win, as he threw two-thirds of an inning of scoreless relief. Junior Phil Aviola picked up his third save on the year. Caldwell’s Matt Cook took the loss, giving up two runs on three hits in two-thirds inning of work.
Following the games, Wilmington stands to 4-2 in the CACC and 13-12 on the season, while Caldwell currently is 1-4 in the conference and 5-10 overall. The Wildcats return to the field tomorrow afternoon, when they travel to take on the Devils of the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia in a CACC contest beginning at 3:00 PM.
3/31/2009 – UNIVERSITY OF THE SCIENCES IN PHILADELPHIA
WILMINGTON TOPPLES, USP, 14-6
PHILADELPHIA, PA -- The Wildcats of Wilmington University pounded out 14 hits and 14 runs, on their way to a convincing 14-6 victory over the host Devils of the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference(CACC) baseball action on Tuesday afternoon at Richie Ashburn Field.
Wilmington wasted little time in getting on the board, as the ‘Cats plated seven in the top of the first inning. The big blow came in the form of a grand slam off the bat of sophomore Evan Zechman. USP answered with two of their own in the bottom of the frame, but the Wildcats put six more on the board in the fourth inning to put the game out of reach for the Devils.
The Wildcats were led by Zechman, who finished 2-for-4 with four RBI and two runs scored. Drew Anusky, Jordan Oncay, and Brandon Scott each added a pair of RBI, while Cody Holliday finished 3-for-5 with two runs scored and a RBI.
The Devils were led by Pete McCauley, who went 3-for-4 with a RBI and a run scored. Mike Kleinschmidt was 2-for-4 with a RBI and a run scored, while Mark Forbes finished 2-for-5 with a RBI.
Wilmington’s Anthony Cimabue (3-0) picked up the win, as he threw three scoreless innings of relief. Zach Noel suffered the loss for USP, as he gave up seven runs (all earned) on five hits in just two-thirds of an inning of work.
With the win, Wilmington improved to 5-2 in the CACC and 14-12 overall, while USP dropped to 1-5 in the conference and 2-21 on the season. The Wildcats return to action tomorrow afternoon when they travel to take on the Marauders of Millersville University in a non-conference game beginning at 3:00 PM.
4/4/2009 – DOMINICAN COLLEGE
4/4/2009 – DOMINICAN COLLEGE
WILDCATS SPLIT TWINBILL WITH DOMINICAN
NEW CASTLE, DE -- The Wilmington University Wildcats split a doubleheader with the visiting Chargers of Dominican College in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) baseball action on Saturday afternoon at Wilson Field. Dominican won the first game, 6-2, but the Wildcats won the back end of the doubleheader by a score of 3-0.
Sophomore southpaw Joe Harris (2-4) took the loss in game one, scattering three hits throughout five and two thirds innings. Two of the hits were homeruns including a grand slam by Armando Alvarez, and a solo shot by Alexi Colon.
The majority of the hits for the Wildcats came from their outfield. Right fielder Cody Holliday had two hits including a home run, and center fielder Matt Botting had two singles. Dominican’s starting pitcher, Tom Kahl recorded the win, pitching seven complete innings, and gave up just two runs (earned) on six hits.
The Wildcats needed little help from the offense in game two, as they were led by starting pitcher Cameron Saienni. Saienni pitched a complete game shut out, allowing only five hits and two walks through the seven-inning game.
The offense for the ‘Cats was led by freshmen Jordan Oncay and Mike Godwin. Each had two hits, and they came at the right time for the ‘Cats. Oncay had two RBIs, and Godwin had the other RBI to account for Wilmington’s three runs.
With the win Saienni moves to 3-1 on the season, while Dominican’s Todd Craig suffered the loss. The Wildcats now stand at 6-3 in the CACC and 15-13 overall, while Dominican is 6-5 in the conference and 15-8 on the season. Wilmington is back in action tomorrow afternoon, when they travel to complete the season series with the Chargers.
4/5/2009 – DOMINICAN COLLEGE
WILMINGTON DROPS RUBBER MATCH TO DOMINICAN
(Courtesy of Dominican College Sports Information)
BLAUVELT, NY -- The Wilmington University Wildcats lost a close game on Sunday afternoon, as they fell to Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) rival Dominican College by a score of 8-7.
The Chargers got on the board in the first as sophomore outfielder Jason Berrios led off the inning with a single up the middle and later game in to score on the RBI double-play ground out by designated hitter Michael Munoz. The 'Cats tied the game in the second on an home run over the right field fence by designated hitter Matt Umba.
Wilmington took a 3-1 lead in the fifth on the two run two-out blast by junior shortstop JT Gregory. In the bottom stanza Munoz struck again with a two-out three-run homer over the right field fence as DC regained a 4-3 advantage.
The Wildcats roared back with a four-run seventh inning as Gregory got things going with his second home run of the day, once again over the center field fence. A Dominican fielding error allowed Jordan Oncay to score after receiving a free pass and a two-run single up the middle by Umba put Wilmington up 7-4.
Dominican charged back in the bottom of the seventh as Berrios led off the inning with a single down the right field line and later came in to score on a passed ball. Munoz reached on a 'Cat error to bring in second basemen Armando Alvarez and a single to right field by Willie Mann brought in Tommy Maloney. A double-play ground-out by freshman Xavier Bonilla allowed Munoz to score and give the Chargers the 8-7 and evenutal victory.
Dominick Ruscitti picked up the win in 1 2/3 innings of relief, allowing one run on run hit and three strikeouts. Starter Brian Craig went six innings, allowing three runs on five hits and seven strikeouts in the no-decision. Freshman right-handed hurler Justin Moore picked up his ninth save of the season after pitching the ninth and allowing just one hit and one strikeout.
The nine hits put together by the ‘Cats were all from the top of the lineup. J.T. Gregory had two homeruns, and three RBI’s, while Matt Umba had a two-hit game, including a homerun, and Cody Holliday had three hits. Dominican designated hitter, Michael Munoz had four RBI’s.
Following the game, Wilmington dropped to 6-4 in the CACC and 15-14 overall, while Dominican improved to 7-5 in the conference and 16-9 on the season. The Wildcats return to action on Wednesday afternoon when they travel to take on the Rams of Philadelphia University in a CACC doubleheader beginning at 2:00 PM.
4/8/2009 – Philadelphia University
4/8/2009 – Philadelphia University
WILDCATS SWEPT BY PHILADELPHIA
PHILADELPHIA, PA -- The Wildcats of Wilmington University were swept by the host Rams of Philadelphia University in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference baseball action on Wednesday afternoon. The Rams took game one by a score of 8-2 and completed the sweep with a 3-0 blanking in the nightcap.
In the opener, Philadelphia scored three runs in the first two innings, before Wilmington finally got on the board with a single run in the top of the third. The Rams added three more in the seventh, and two more in the eighth, as they easily held on for the 8-2 victory.
Wilmington mustered just six hits (three by junior JT Gregory) against the Rams. Brian Rousseau earned the win, as he scattered five hits and two runs (earned) in 7.1 innings, while striking out six. Junior Steve Messick (0-5) suffered the loss, giving up three runs (one earned) on eight hits in five innings of work. Dan Ellmer and Anthony DiFrancesco each had three hits for the hosts.
Game two featured a gem thrown by Philadelphia’s Kyle Noonan. Noonan tossed a complete game, one-hitter, while striking out four. Wilmington’s Jerry McLaughlin (1-2) suffered the loss, as he gave up three runs (all earned) on six hits in 4.2 innings of work.
Dan Ellmer and Mike Anderson each had two hits for the Rams, while Anders drove in two. Tyler Mentzer finished 1-for-3 with a RBI and a run scored for Philadlephia.
Following the games, Wilmington dropped to 6-6 in the CACC and 15-16 overall, while Philadelphia improved to 6-5 in the conference and 9-19 on the season. The Wildcats return to action on Thursday afternoon, when they travel to take on the 14th ranked Golden Rams of West Chester in a non-conference game beginning at 3:30 PM.
4/9/2009 – #14 West Chester University
WILMINGTON DOWNED BY #14 WEST CHESTER, 19-3
WEST CHESTER, PA -- The Wildcats of Wilmington University were downed by the 14th ranked Golden Rams of West Chester University, 19-3 in non-conference baseball action on Thursday afternoon at Serpico Stadium.
The Golden Rams wasted little time, as they scored five runs in the bottom of the first inning. The hosts would add two more in the second, and plated seven in the third, as they blew the game open leading 14-3 after three. West Chester added five more over the fifth and sixth innings, and easily cruised to the lopsided victory.
Wilmington was led by sophomore Matt Botting, who finished 2-for-5 with a RBI. Senior Cody Holliday was 1-for-4 with a run scored and a RBI. Junior Jason Wyatt (0-2) suffered the loss, as he was tagged for five runs (all earned) on two hits in just one inning.
West Chester was led by Blair Dameron, who blasted two home runs on his way to a 2-for-4 day with four runs scored and six RBI. Matt Cotellese finished 6-for-6 with four runs scored and three RBI, while Charlie Kelly was 2-for-2 with three RBI and a pair of runs scored. Brian Lawlor earned the win, as he threw 6.2 scoreless innings of relief.
Following the game, Wilmington dropped to 15-17 overall, while West Chester improved to 28-9 on the season. The Wildcats return to action on Friday evening, when they travel to take on the Warriors of Nyack College in a CACC game beginning at 7:00 PM.
4/10/2009 – NYACK COLLEGE
WILMINGTON EDGES NYACK, 3-1
NYACK, NY -- The Wildcats of Wilmington University edged the host Warriors of Nyack College, 3-1 in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) baseball action on Friday evening.
Nyack struck first, on a RBI double in the bottom of the third by Cody Levins. Wilmington tied the game in the top of the fourth, when freshman Jordan Oncay walked with the bases loaded. Brandon Scott had an RBI single in the sixth to give the ‘Cats the 2-1 lead. Wilmington added an insurance run in the ninth, as sophomore Matt Botting had a sacrifice fly to plate senior Cody Holliday.
The Wildcats were led by junior JT Gregoyr, who finished 2-for-4. Freshman Mike Godwin also was 2-for-4 with a run scored. Cody Levins was 3-for-4 with a RBI for Nyack, while PJ Rodriguez and Jon Mott each had two hits for the Warriors.
Godwin (2-0) earned the win for Wilmington, as he scattered six hits and one run (earned) while striking out six in 7.1 innings of work. Gregory pitched a scoreless ninth to pick up his first save of the season. Taylor Getzke suffered the loss for Nyack, as he gave up six hits and two runs (one earned) in eight innings.
With the win, Wilmington improved to 7-6 in the CACC and 16-17 overall, while Nyack dropped to 6-5 in the conference and 10-8 on the season. The Wildcats return to action on Monday afternoon, when they play host to the 14th ranked Golden Rams of West Chester University at 3:00 PM.
4/13/2009 – #14 WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY
WILDCATS DOWNED BY WEST CHESTER, 14-8
NEW CASTLE, DE -- The Wildcats of Wilmington University lost to the visiting Golden Rams of West Chester University, 14-8 in non-conference baseball action on Monday afternoon at Wilson Field.
The Golden Rams wasted little time in getting on the board, as Kevin McGrath led off the game with a solo home run. West Chester plated three in both the second and third innings, and took a 8-0 after the top of the fourth frame. Wilmington finally scored in the bottom of the fourth, as a two-run double from Matt Umba helped the ‘Cats put three on the board. The Golden Rams kept their high powered offense working, as the visitors scored five more over the next three innings. The Wildcats got a little offense going as well, but could not keep pace with the Rams, as they pulled away with the 14-8 victory.
Wilmington was led by junior JT Gregory, who finished 3-for-4 with three runs scored and a pair of RBI. Matt Umba was 2-for-5 with three RBI and two runs scored.
West Chester was paced by the Blair Dameron, who went 4-for-6 with three RBI and two runs scored, including two home runs. Matt Cotellese finished 3-for-6 with three RBI, while Bob Stumpo was 4-for-6 for the visitors.
The Wildcats’ Anthony Cimabue (3-1) suffered the loss, as he gave up 11 hits and eight runs (six earned) in four innings of work. Jordan Lehman earned the win for West Chester, as he gave up four runs (all earned) on four hits in five innings.
Following the games, Wilmington dropped to 16-18 on the season, while West Chester improved to 29-9 overall. The Wildcats return to action tomorrow afternoon, when they take on the Golden Rams again, this time in the championship game of the Bill Giles Classic at Citizen’s Bank Park, home of the World Champion Phillies, in Philadelphia, PA. First pitch is slated for 4:00 PM.
4/16/2009 – East Stroudsburg University
4/16/2009 – East Stroudsburg University
WILMINGTON DROPS A PAIR TO EAST STROUDSBURG
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA -- The Wildcats of Wilmington University dropped a pair of games to the Warriors of East Stroudsburg University in non-conference baseball action on Thursday afternoon at Mitterling Field. The Warriors took the first game by a score of 15-2 and completed the sweep with a 7-4 victory in the nightcap.
East Stroudsburg put the first game away early, as they scored 12 runs in the bottom of the first inning. Sophomore Matt Umba had two of the ‘Cats’ three hits, as the visitors struggled to get anything going offensively. Junior Cameron Saienni (3-2) suffered the loss, as he gave up 12 runs (all earned) in just one inning of work.
Wilmington took a 4-1 lead after four innings in game two, but could not hold onto the lead, as the Warriors battled back to score six runs over the fifth and sixth innings, to complete the sweep. Senior Cody Holliday was 2-for-4 with a RBI, while freshman Jordan Oncay and sophomore Dave Levin each had RBI singles.
Following the games, Wilmington dropped to 16-20 overall, while East Stroudsburg improved to 29-19 on the season. The Wildcats return to the diamond on Friday afternoon, when they travel to take on the Deacons of Bloomfield College in a CACC contest beginning at 3:00 PM.
4/17/2009 – Bloomfield College
WILDCATS BLANK BLOOMFIELD, 11-0
BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Wildcats of Wilmington University blanked the host Deacons of Bloomfield College, 11-0 in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) baseball action on Friday afternoon at Wright Field.
Wilmington wasted little time in getting on the board, as the ‘Cats put three across in the top of the first. A RBI single by senior Cody Holliday in the second, gave the visitors a 3-0 lead. The Wildcats added one more in the fifth, and another in the seventh. A two-run home run by junior Phil Aviola helped Wilmington plate five in the eighth, and gave the ‘Cats an 11-0 lead that would hold to be the final score.
Mike Godwin (3-0) earned the win, as he gave up just two hits and zero runs in seven innings of work. Brad Smith suffered the loss for Bloomfield, as he gave up five runs (four earned) on four hits in five innings.
Wilmington was led by Holliday, who finished 3-for-4 with a pair of RBI and run scored. Sophomore Matt Umba was 2-for-3 with three RBI, while junior JT Gregory had two hits. Kevin Laurenzon was 2-for-2 for Bloomfield.
With the win, Wilmington improved to 8-6 in the CACC and 17-20 overall, while Bloomfield dropped to 8-5 in the conference and 11-17 on the season. The Wildcats and Deacons continue their three game series with a 12:00 PM doubleheader tomorrow afternoon at Wilson Field.
4/18/2009 – BLOOMFIELD COLLEGE
4/18/2009 – BLOOMFIELD COLLEGE
WILMINGTON SWEPT BY DEACONS
NEW CASTLE, DE -- The Wildcats of Wilmington University were swept by the visiting Deacons of Bloomfield College in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) baseball action on Saturday afternoon at Wilson Field. Bloomfield took game one by a score of 9-5, and completed the sweep with a come-from-behind 5-4 victory in the nightcap.
Bloomfield led 1-0 after three innings, and Wilmington tied the game in the bottom of the fourth. The Deacons answered right back and scored three more over the next two innings to take a 4-1 lead, but again the Wildcats responded and cut the lead to 4-3 after six. The visitors blew the game open with a three-run seventh, and went on to win by a score of 9-5.
Sean Stimpfel earned the win, as he gave up ten hits and three runs (two earned) in seven innings of work. Jon Walsh picked up the save. Sophomore Joe Harris suffered the loss for Wilmington, as he gave up nine hits and four runs (all earned) over five and two-thirds innings of work.
Wilmington was led by Brandon Scott, who finished 3-for-3 with a run scored and a pair of RBI. Freshman Mike Godwin and sophomore Drew Anusky each added two hits for the ‘Cats.
Bloomfield was led by James Sic, who finished 3-for-5 with two runs scored and a pair of RBI. Anderson Minyetty was 2-for-4 with three RBI and a run scored, while Jonattan Fernandez and Ricky Maldonado each had two hits.
The Deacons struck first again in game two, as they plated two in the top of the fourth. Wilmington responded with a four-run fifth inning, to take a 4-2 lead. The bullpen could not hold the lead for the ‘Cats, as Bloomfield scored three in the top of the seventh and held on for the 5-4 victory.
Matthew Snyder earned the win for Bloomfield, as he gave up four runs (none earned) on four hits in six innings. Steven Godowski picked up the save, as he tossed a scoreless seventh. Phil Aviola (0-1) suffered the loss, giving up three runs (all earned) in 1.1 innings of relief.
The Wildcats were led by freshman Jordan Oncay, who finished 2-for-3 with a run scored. Mike Godwin was 1-for-3 with two RBI, while Umba was 1-for-3 with a run scored.
Bloomfield was paced by Alex Sepulveda, who was 3-for-3 with a pair of RBI and a run scored. Christian Rosa finished 2-for-2 with a run scored, while Ricky Maldonado was 1-for-4 with two RBI.
Following the games, Wilmington dropped to 8-8 in the CACC and 17-22 overall, while Bloomfield improved to 10-5 in the conference and 13-17 on the season. The Wildcats return to the diamond on Tuesday afternoon, when they host the Marauders of Millersville University in a non-conference game beginning at 3:00 PM.
4/22/2009 – Chestnut Hill College
4/22/2009 – Chestnut Hill College
WILDCATS SPLIT WITH CHESTNUT HILL
(Courtesy of Chestnut Hill Sports Information)
NORTH WALES, PA -- Sophomore catcher Andrew Donofry powered Chestnut Hill College to a split in today’s Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) doubleheader with Wilmington University. In the opener, a Donofry homer accounted the for the Griffins’ lone run in a 5-1 loss. He hit his second of the twin bill in the second inning of game two to give the Griffins an early 2-0 advantage. Chestnut Hill College won the second game by a 3-1 final, as junior pitcher Robert Williams held the Wildcats to five base runners.
With two down in the second inning, sophomore left fielder Dan Etherton drew a two out walk to keep the Chestnut Hill College (15-19, 10-9) at-bat alive. Donofry followed with a homerun to left center for a 2-0 advantage. Freshman catcher Mike Godwin connected for a two-out double in the Wildcats’ fourth inning to cut the Griffin lead to 2-1, but the Griffins mirrored their production in the bottom of the inning with a run-scoring single from freshman second baseman Jesse Daywalt. Williams did the rest for his fourth win (4-5) of the season. He pitched all seven innings, allowed five hits, and struck out eight. In the losing effort (3-2), sophomore pitcher Anthony Cimabue allowed three runs on five hits and two walks, while striking out two.
In the opener, Wilmington University (18-23, 9-9) was first on the scoreboard; scoring their first run on a grounder to third and their second on a two-out single from junior catcher Phil Aviola. Donofry homered in the seventh inning, but the Wildcats added three runs in their final two at-bats to seal the victory for junior pitcher Jerry McLaughlin (2-2). McLaughlin held the Griffins scoreless for five innings,allowing six hits while striking out four. Senior pitcher Nick DeMalto gave a solid performance in the loss (2-4). In seven innings, he gave up two runs on five hits and a walk while striking out three.
The Wildcats return to the diamond on Saturday afternoon, when they travel to Post University for a weekend series with the Eagles. First pitch is slated for 3:00 PM.
4/25/2009 – Post University
WILMINGTON DOWNED BY POST, 10-1
WATERBURY, CT -- The Wildcats of Wilmington University fell to the host Eagles of Post University, 10-1 in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) baseball action on Saturday afternoon at Bob Palmer, Jr. Field.
The Eagles put up three in the top of the second inning, but the ‘Cats plated one in the bottom of the frame to cut the lead to 3-1. That would be all Wilmington would get, as Post added one more in the third and then pulled away in the last three innings, scoring six runs.
Wilmington was led by freshman Jordan Oncay, who finished 2-for-4 with a RBI. Classmate Mike Godwin was also 2-for-4 with a run scored. Godwin (3-1) suffered the loss, as he gave up five runs (four earned) on seven hits in seven innings of work.
With the loss, Wilmington dropped to 9-10 in the CACC and 18-24 overall, while Post improved to 10-8 in the conference and 20-12 on the season. The Wildcats continue their series with the Eagles tomorrow afternoon with a doubleheader beginning at 12:00 PM.
4/26/2009 – Post University
4/26/2009 – Post University
WILDCATS TAKE TWO FROM POST
WATERBURY, CT -- The Wildcats of Wilmington University took two games from the host Eagles of Post University in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) baseball action on Sunday afternoon at Bob Palmer, Jr. Field. Wilmington won the opener by a score of 10-6 and completed the sweep with a 10-0 blanking in the nightcap.
The ‘Cats jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead after the first inning, and added two more in the fourth and eighth innings. Post was trailing 6-2 in the bottom of the ninth, but the Eagles rallied to plate four and tie the game at six. Wilmington finally pulled ahead in the twelfth inning, as they scored four and held onto win 10-6.
Freshman Jordan Oncay led the way for Wilmington, as he went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and two RBI. Sophomore Matt Botting finished 2-for-6 with three RBI, while freshman BJ Janney was 2-for-6 with a pair of RBI. Junior JT Gregory (1-0) earned the win, as he threw 2.2 innings of scoreless relief.
Sophomore southpaw Joe Harris (3-5) tossed a gem in game two, as he held the Eagles to just two hits while striking out nine in the complete game victory.
The Wildcats were up 2-0 after four, but blew the game open with a six spot in the top of the fifth inning. They scored two more runs in the seventh to go on and win by a 10-0 mark.
Oncay finished 3-for-4 with three RBI and a pair of runs scored, while Gregory and Janney were 2-for-4 with a RBI and a run scored.
With the wins, Wilmington improved to 11-10 in the CACC and 20-24 overall, while Post dropped to 10-10 in the conference and 20-14 on the season. The Wildcats return to action on Monday afternoon, when they play host to the Warriors of Nyack College in a CACC doubleheader beginning at 1:00 PM.
4/27/2009 – Nyack College
4/27/2009 – Nyack College
WILMINGTON SPLITS WITH NYACK
NEW CASTLE, DE -- The Wildcats of Wilmington University split a twinbill with the visiting Warriors of Nyack College in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) baseball action on Monday afternoon at Wilson Field. Wilmington rallied to win the opener 7-6, but dropped the nightcap by a score of 5-0.
The ‘Cats jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead after the first inning, but the Warriors plated five over the next two, to take a 5-2 lead. Wilmington rallied to score three in the sixth to tie the game at five, then plated two over the next two innings to take the 7-5 lead. Nyack did cut the lead to 7-6 with a run in the top of the seventh, but that would be all the visitors would get, as the hosts held on for the victory.
Senior Cody Holliday was 1-for-4 with two RBI, while freshman Mike Godwin, along with sophomores Phil Aviola and Matt Botting each added two hits and a RBI. Junior Jerry McLaughlin (3-2) earned the win, as he gave up five runs (earned) on 11 hits in seven innings. Holliday picked up his first save of the season.
Wilmington could not get the offense going in game two, as they managed just four hits against the Warriors and lost by a score of 5-0.
Sophomore Anthony Cimabue (3-3) suffered the loss, as he gave up two runs (one earned) on one hit in 5.1 innings. Sophomores Matt Umba, Dave Levin, and Botting, along with Holliday had the Wildcats’ four hits.
Following the games, Wilmington stands at 12-11 in the conference and 21-25 overall, while Nyack is 12-10 in the conference and 16-13 on the season. The Wildcats return to the diamond tomorrow afternoon, when they host the Griffins of Chestnut Hill College in a CACC contest beginning at 3:00 PM.
4/28/2009 – CHESTNUT HILL COLLEGE
WILDCATS GET THE OFFENSE GOING IN 12-5 WIN OVER CHESTNUT HILL
NEW CASTLE, DE -- The Wildcats of Wilmington University pounded out 14 hits on their way to a 12-5 victory over the visiting Griffins of Chestnut Hill College in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) baseball action on Tuesday afternoon.
Wilmington wasted little time in getting on the board, as they plated two in the first inning. Two more came across in the second inning before Chestnut Hill cut the deficit to 4-1 in the top of the fourth. The Wildcats blew the game open with a four-run fourth, and held on down the stretch for the important conference victory.
Freshman BJ Janney led the way, going 3-for-4 with two runs scored and two RBI, including his first collegiate home run. Sophomore Matt Umba finished 2-for-4 with a pair of RBI and runs scored, while senior Cody Holliday was 2-for-2 with a run scored and a RBI. Sophomore Matt Botting was 3-for-5 with two runs scored, and classmate Drew Anusky finished 2-for-4 with a RBI.
Junior Steven Messick (1-5) earned the win, as he gave up six hits and two runs (earned) over seven innings of work.
With the win, Wilmington improved to 13-11 in the CACC and 22-25 overall, while Chestnut Hill dropped to 12-12 in the conference and 17-22 on the season. The Wildcats return to the field on Thursday evening, when they take on the Golden Rams of West Chester University in the championship game of the Bill Giles Classic. The game will take place at 6:00 at Citizen’s Bank Park, home of the World Champion Philadelphia Phillies.
4/30/2009 – Bill Giles Classic - Championship Game
West Chester University
Citizen's Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA
WILMINGTON FALLS TO WEST CHESTER IN BILL GILES CHAMPIONSHIP
(Courtesy of West Chester Sports Information)
PHILADELPHIA, PA -- West Chester University scored five runs in the top of the ninth inning to come from behind and beat Wilmington (Del.), 8-4, in the 9th annual Bill Giles Invitational Championship Game at Citizens Bank Park on the South Side Thursday evening in the regular-season finale for the Golden Rams.
West Chester (39-10), the top seed in the Eastern Division in the upcoming PSAC postseason tournament next Monday thru Thursday, captured the school's sixth overall Bill Giles title since the invitational began in 2001. Wilmington (22-26) dropped its fourth game in five tries against the Rams this spring.
Charlie Kelly, Kyle Orensky and Joe Wendle hit back-to-back-to-back doubles in the ninth to erase a one-run deficit and propel West Chester to the victory. Bob Stumpo, Josh Heyne and Kevin McGrath then followed with consecutive singles, and Nick Spisak hit an RBI groundout to complete the five-run frame.
Eric Carmichael (3-0) pitched the eighth and ninth for his third win of the year. He gave up one hit and struck out four, including all three batters in the eighth, as the seventh pitcher of the night for West Chester.
Dan Levin (0-1) was tagged for all five runs in the ninth and collared with the loss. He was the ninth pitcher of the night for the Wildcats.
Wilmington was led by freshman Mike Godwin, who was 2-for-2 with a solo home run. Classmate Jordan Oncay finished 2-for-4 with a run scored and a RBI, while sophomore Drew Anusky and junior Phil Aviola each had a hit and a RBI.
The Wildcats return to the diamond on Friday afternoon, when they travel to take on the Golden Falcons of Felician College in a CACC contest beginning at 12:00 PM.
5/1/2009 – Felician College
WILMINGTON EDGES FELICIAN IN NINTH, 3-2
(Courtesy of Felician Sports Information)
LYNDHURST, NJ -- The Felician College baseball team left 10 men on base in its 3-2 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference loss to visiting Wilmington (Del.) University on Friday afternoon at Breslin Field. The regular-season ending three-game series between the teams, with CACC playoff implications for both schools, continues on Saturday with a doubleheader in New Castle, Delaware.
A one-out run-scoring double by Wilmington senior Matt Botting in the top of the ninth inning provided the winning margin. Felician (23-23, 13-12) had tied the contest on an RBI double by Vinnie DiBenedetti in the bottom of the eighth. But winning pitcher Jordan Oncay led off the ninth with an infield single off of Golden Falcon reliever Jeff Calabrese (2-5) and advanced to second base on a wild pitch. One out later, Botting drove a ball into the right-center field gap for the eventual game-winner.
Oncay (2-1) had entered from his left field position to record a strikeout in the eighth, preserving the 2-2 tie with two runners on base. Cody Holliday, who started in right field, worked around two walks in the ninth inning to record his third save of the year.
Wildcat starting pitcher Mike Godwin held the Golden Falcon offense at bay until the seventh, departing with 10 strikeouts and two walks in 6 2/3 innings, two batters after allowing Mike Libretta’s solo home run. Felician’s Albie Sanguiliano was equally as effective, striking out 10 and walking two in 7 1/3 innings. Both starters allowed one earned run on five hits.
Holliday gave Wilmington (23-26, 14-11) a 2-0 lead in the fourth when he blasted an RBI triple to left-center and scored on a throwing error. J.T. Gregory had two hits for the Wildcats, as did Marcus McCleod for the Golden Falcons. Felician junior reliever John Calise tied the single-season and career school records for pitching appearances with his 24th and 59th, respectively.
5/2/2009 – FELICIAN COLLEGE
5/2/2009 – FELICIAN COLLEGE
WILDCATS EARN PLAYOFF BERTH WITH SPLIT OF FELICIAN
NEW CASTLE, DE -- The Wildcats of Wilmington University clinched a spot in the upcoming Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) playoffs, with a split of the visiting Golden Falcons of Felician College in CACC baseball action on Saturday afternoon at Wilson Field. Wilmington won the opener 2-0, but dropped the nightcap by a score of 8-2.
In the opening game, sophomore southpaw Joe Harris (4-5) tossed a four hit shutout, while striking out 12 in the complete game victory. The Wildcats scored both of their runs in the sixth inning. Sophomore Matt Umba broke the tie with a single to right field and advanced to second on the throw to the plate. One out later, he scored on freshman Mike Godwin's single through the left side.
Felician jumped out to a quick 7-1 lead after three innings, in the second game, and never looked back as they cruised to the 8-2 win. Junior JT Gregory drove in both Wilmington runs, plating sophomore Matt Botting, who was 2-for-2 with a double.
Junior Jerry McLaughlin (3-3) suffered the loss, as he gave up five runs (earned) on six hits in 1.2 innings of work.
Following the games, Wilmington ended the regular season with a 15-12 mark in the CACC and an overall record of 24-27. Felician closed out the year at 14-13 in the CACC and 24-24 overall. The Wildcats return to action on Thursday afternoon, when the third seeded hosts tangle with the second-seeded Deacons of Bloomfield College in the first round of the CACC Tournament held at Wilson Field. First pitch is slated for 3:00 PM.
5/8/2009 – CACC Tournament
#2 Bloomfield College
Frawley Stadium
5/8/2009 – CACC Tournament
#4 Nyack College
Frawley Stadium
WILDCATS ADVANCE TO CACC CHAMPIONSHIP
(Courtesy of Kirk Reed, CACC Office)
WILMINGTON, DE -- No. 3 seed and tournament host Wilmington University earned two wins on Friday to advance to the championship round of the 2009 Central Atlantic Collegiate (CACC) Baseball Tournament. The Wildcats are the only remaining undefeated team and will have to be defeated twice by either top seeded Dominican College or No. 4 Nyack College. The Chargers and Warriors will play an elimination game on Saturday at 11:00 am for the right to face Wilmington for the CACC Championship. No. 2 Bloomfield College was eliminated today with two losses.
Wilmington's offense led the way in its 14-7 win over Bloomfield. The Wildcats broke things open with eight runs in the sixth inning. At one juncture in the inning, seven straight Wildcats reached base, and all of them scored. Junior catcher Phil Aviola provided the big blow by blasting a 3-run home run over the left field fence. Aviola and sophomore 3B Drew Anusky both drove in four runs. Every Wilmington starter collected at least one hit and scored at least one run. Freshman right-hander Mike Godwin pitched well for the Wildcats, allowing zero earned runs (three unearned) and six hits while fanning four in six innings of action. He also scored once and knocked in a run at the plate.
Wilmington earned its way to the championship round by defeated Nyack, 6-3, behind the pitching of sophomore left-hander Joe Harris. Harris went 8.2 innings and scattered 10 hits with 11 strikeouts while not walking a batter. Wilmington senior OF Cody Holliday went 1-for-3 with one run and two RBI, while Godwin drove in two runs and finished 2-for-3 on the night. The Wildcats took control with four runs in the seventh inning behind a two-run single by Holliday, a sacrifice fly by Godwin and a fourth run via a Nyack wild pitch.
Nyack started the day by defeating Dominican, 5-3. The game started Thursday at noon, but was suspended due to rain and completed Friday morning. Junior right-hander Phil Messerian was the hero for Nyack, as he pitched four innings on Thursday and then came back to finish the game Friday to earn a complete game victory. He allowed nine hits and struck out six. In his five innings of work on Friday, he did not allow a run and surrendered only three hits. He also went 1-for-3 at the plate with one run batted in.
Dominican remained alive by defeating Bloomfield, 8-5, in an elimination game Friday evening. Bloomfield grabbed a 5-2 edge entering the bottom of the seventh inning before the Chargers made their move to steal the victory. The Chargers plated two runs in the seventh and four more in the eighth. DC scored on a wild pitch and a fielder's choice by sophomore Michael Munoz in the seventh. The four eighth-inning runs came via a walk and a hit-by-pitch with the bases loaded and a two-run single by Dan Robinson. Jack Crawford provided 3.0 innings of key relief for Dominican. He allowed only one hit to go with three strikeouts in the sixth, seventh and eighth innings.
Junior Matthew Snyder pitched well for BC in the loss, allowing only four hits and one earned run in six innings of work.
Friday, May 8 -- at Frawley Stadium, home of the Wilmington Blue Rocks
Game 1 -- #4 Nyack 5, #1 Dominican 3
Game 2 -- #3 Wilmington 14, #2 Bloomfield 7
Game 3 -- Dominican 8, Bloomfield 5
Game 4 -- Wilmington 6, Nyack 3
Saturday, May 9 -- at Frawley Stadium, home of the Wilmington Blue Rocks
Game 5 -- Dominican vs. Nyack - 11:00 am
Game 6 -- Wilmington vs. Winner of Game 5 - 2:00 pm
Sunday, May 10 -- at Wilson Field, New Castle, DE
Game 7 -- "If necessary" game - 11:00
5/9/2009 – CACC Championship
#1 Dominican College
Frawley Stadium
WILMINGTON CAPTURES CACC BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP WITH 5-4 VICTORY OVER DOMINICAN
(Courtesy of Kirk Reed, CACC Office)
WILMINGTON, DE -- Wilmington University clinched the 2009 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) Baseball Tournament Championship Saturday at Frawley Stadium with a 5-4 victory over top-seeded Dominican College. The Wildcats, who were the No. 3 seed for the tournament, have earned the CACC's automatic berth into the NCAA Division II East Region Tournament. Dominican, which entered the week as the top-ranked team in the region, will await an at-large bid to the regional. The field will be announced Sunday night.
The winning run for the Wildcats came in the top of the seventh inning on an RBI single by senior OF Cody Holliday. JT Gregory started the inning with a double, moved to third on a ground-out and was driven home by Holliday. Holliday went 2-for-5 on the day. Junior left-hander Cameron Saienni picked up the win for Wilmington by working six innings and allowing eight hits a nd four runs.
Wilmington (27-27) was also aided by a 3-run fourth inning. The Wildcats scored on a fielding error by Dominican, a Mike Godwin double and a single by Jordan Oncay.
Dominican (37-12) rallied in the bottom of the eighth inning and loaded the bases with one out. However, Gregory moved from his shortstop position to take the mound and got the Wildcats out of the jam by striking out the final two batters of the inning. Gregory also pitched the ninth to record his second save of the tournament. For his efforts, Gregory was named to the All-Tournament team. Also earning All-Tournament honors for the Wildcats were junior catcher Phil Aviola, sophomore starting pitcher Joe Harris, Holliday and freshman pitcher/catcher Mike Godwin, who was named Tournament MVP.
The complete results of the tournament and the All-Tournament team are listed below.
Friday, May 8 -- at Frawley Stadium, home of the Wilmington Blue Rocks
Game 1 -- #4 Nyack 5, #1 Dominican 3
Game 2 -- #3 Wilmington 14, #2 Bloomfield 7
Game 3 -- Dominican 8, Bloomfield 5
Game 4 -- Wilmington 6, Nyack 3
Saturday, May 9 -- at Frawley Stadium, home of the Wilmington Blue Rocks
Game 5 -- Dominican 7, Nyack 4
Game 6 -- Wilmington 5, Dominican 4
All-Tournament Team
Mike Godwin, Wilmington -- MVP
Phil Aviola, Wilmington
Joe Harris, Wilmington
Cody Holliday, Wilmington
JT Gregory, Wilmington
Robert Iglesias, Dominican
Todd Craig, Dominican
Dan Robinson, Dominican
Phil Messerian, Nyack
Christian Almonte, Nyack
Ricky Maldonado, Bloomfield
5/14/2009 – NCAA East Regional Tournament
#1 Dominican College
Franklin Pierce University - Rindge, NH
WILDCATS UPSET TOP-SEEDED DOMINICAN, 10-1 IN EAST REGIONAL OPENER
RINDGE, NH -- The sixth-seeded Wildcats of Wilmington University upset the top-ranked Chargers of Dominican College, 10-1 in the opening game at the NCAA East Regional Tournament on Thursday afternoon at Pappas Field on the campus of Franklin Pierce University. The win marks the first NCAA regional victory in school history, for any program at Wilmington.
Freshman pitcher Mike Godwin got things started for Wilmington in the top of the second inning, as he led off the frame with a double to left center field. Classmate Jordan Oncay followed with a RBI triple down the left field line, and later scored on a wild pitch, giving the ‘Cats the early 2-0 lead.
Dominican answered back in the bottom of the frame, as Marc Mortellaro plated Michael Munoz on a sacrifice fly to deep center field, cutting the lead to 2-1. Wilmington would not rest though, and added three more runs in the top of the fourth. Sophomore Matt Botting blasted a two-run home run to right field, scoring junior Phil Aviola, who was hit by a pitch. Junior JT Gregory then hit a two-out solo shot of his own, making the score 5-1 in favor of the ‘Cats.
The Wildcats blew the game open with a five-run ninth inning. After the first three batters reached base, Godwin plated one and reach on an error by the Dominican third baseman. Oncay and Botting then each singled in a run, while freshman Kyle Hitchens (who pinch ran for Godwin) came home on a wild pitch. Gregory closed out the damage for Wilmington with a RBI fielder’s choice and gave Wilmington a 10-1 lead that would hold on to be the final score.
Godwin (5-1) gave the ‘Cats a strong seven innings, and scattered six hits and one run (earned) while striking out five. Tom Kahl (6-2) suffered the loss for Dominican as he gave up six runs (five earned) on nine hits while striking out five.
Wilmington was led by Botting, who finished 3-for-5 with three RBI and a run scored. Oncay was 2-for-5 with a pair of RBI and run scored, while senior Cody Holliday was 3-for-3 with a run scored and two stolen bases.
Dominican was paced by Dan Robinson and Mario Lopez, who each went 2-for-3. Alexi Colon, Michael Munoz, and Willie Mann each recorded singles for the Chargers.
With the win, Wilmington improved to 28-27 overall, while Dominican dropped to 37-13 on the season. The Wildcats return to East Regional Tournament action tomorrow afternoon, as they take on the loser of Dowling College and Adelphi University in a 2:30 PM contest.
5/15/2009 – NCAA East Regional Tournament
# 4 Dowling College
Franklin Pierce University - Rindge, NH
WILMINGTON EDGED BY #4 DOWLING, 3-2 IN NCAA EAST REGIONAL
RINDGE, NH -- Wilmington University suffered a 3-2 setback at the hands of the fourth-seeded Golden Lions of Dowling College in day two of action at the NCAA East Regional Baseball Tournament at Pappas Field on the campus of Franklin Pierce University.
The sixth-seeded Wildcats got on the board first, as they took at 1-0 lead in the bottom of the third inning. Freshman BJ Janney reached on a one-out single, and advanced to third on a failed pickoff attempt by the Dowling pitcher, that sailed into right field. He came home on a deep sacrifice fly off the bat of junior JT Gregory.
Dowling put two on the board in the top of the fifth inning, as Erik Cabrera doubled down the left field line to score Taylor Bargiacchi, who reached on an error. Cabrera advanced on a sacrifice fly from Ralph Tufano and scored on a RBI single from Frank Intagliata. The Golden Lions added one more in the sixth, to take a 3-1 lead, as Tufano laced a RBI single to score Joe Trainor.
Wilmington rallied in the bottom of the ninth, as the freshmen duo of Mike Godwin and Jordan Oncay started off the frame with singles. After a pinch runner was called out, Oncay came around to cross home plate, on a RBI single by Matt Botting. With two outs and the tying runner at first base, Joe Trainor came in and picked up the save (4), striking out Janney to end the game.
Nicholas Albero (6-1) earned the win for Dowling, as he went 8.2 innings and gave up two runs (one earned) on seven hits while striking out eight. Sophomore Joe Harris (5-6) suffered the loss for Wilmington, giving up three runs (two earned) on 12 hits in nine innings of work.
Senior Cody Holliday had a double for the Wildcats, who stranded seven runners on base. Dowling’s Frank Intagliata was 3-for-5 with a RBI, while Joe Trainor and Erik Cabrera each had two hits.
Following the game, Wilmington dropped to 28-28 overall, while Dowling improved to 31-16 on the season. The Wildcats return to East Regional Tournament action tomorrow afternoon, as they take on the loser of Assumption College and Adelphi University in a 3:00 PM contest. You can listen to live audio of the game at http://athletics.franklinpierce.edu/information/multimedia/audio.
5/16/2009 – NCAA East Regional Tournament
#5 Assumption College
Franklin Pierce University - Rindge, NH
'CATS UPEND ASSUMPTION; ADVANCE TO TAKE ON ADELPHI TONIGHT AT NINE
(Courtesy of Franklin Pierce Sports Information)
RINDGE, NH -- Sixth-seeded Wilmington University avoided elimination with a 10-1 victory over fifth-seeded Assumption College in game seven of the 2009 NCAA Division II Baseball East Regional, hosted by Franklin Pierce University, at Dr. Arthur and Martha Pappas Field this afternoon.
Junior lefthander Cameron Saienni allowed just an unearned run while scattering seven hits and a walk with six strikeouts over 6.1 innings to earn the win (5-2) on the mound for Wilmington. Junior JT Gregory collected his fourth save of the season, allowing just a hit and a walk over two scoreless innings of relief. Gregory also hit 2-for-5 with a double and two runs scored.
Sophomore Drew Anusky paced the Wildcats offense, hitting 3-for-5 with a double, run scored and three RBI. Sophomore Matt Botting was 3-for-4 with a home run and two runs scored, while sophomore Matt Umba batted 2-for-5 with a pair of doubles, runs scored and RBI.
Josh Dufresne was 3-for-4 at the plate for Assumption, while sophomore Mike Foley hit 2-for-4 with an RBI. Classmate Wally Derosier chipped in with a double.
Sophomore right hander Joe Martini took the loss (3-3), allowing two earned runs on six hits with three walks and a strikeout over five innings.
Assumption got on the board first with a single run in the fourth. Junior Derek Migrants and advanced all the way to third on an error before scoring on a single through the left side by Foley.
Wilmington answered in the next half inning with a pair of runs to take the lead for good. Umba followed a double by Gregory with an RBI double to right center. Anusky put the Wildcats in front with an RBI single through the left side. The Wildcats extended their lead to 3-1 in the sixth as Botting delivered his third home run of the season (second of the regional) to right center.
The ‘Cats broke the game open with a seven-run ninth. Umba had an RBI double down the right field line, Anusky followed with a two-run double to right and freshman Mike Godwin laced a two-run triple to right center.
Wilmington (29-28) advances to play third-seeded Adelphi University (33-14) later tonight at 9 p.m. Assumption sees its record-breaking season come to a close with a program record victory total, posting a 33-21-1 overall mark.
5/16/2009 – NCAA East Regional Tournament
#3 Adelphi University
Franklin Pierce University - Rindge, NH
WILMINGTON FALLS TO ADELPHI, 9-6 TO END MEMORABLE SEASON
(Courtesy of Franklin Pierce Sports Information)
RINDGE, NH -- Third-seeded Adelphi scored five times in the top of the eighth inning and picked up four more runs in the top of the ninth inning on Saturday night to defeat sixth-seeded Wilmington in the final game of the third day of the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship East Regional, hosted by Franklin Pierce University, at Dr. Arthur and Martha Pappas Field. The eighth-inning rally was keyed by a grand slam by junior right fielder Justin Ciamillo.
With the win, Adelphi (32-14) advances to play fourth-seeded Dowling in the championship round of the East Regional, beginning at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Dowling will have to defeat Adelphi twice to win the championship. The second game is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., if necessary. With the loss, Wilmington concludes its season at 29-29.
Trailing 2-0 in the top of the eighth inning, Adelphi loaded the bases and got on the board when junior third baseman Chris Weidlein hit a ground ball that was mishandled by the Wilmington third baseman. This left the bases loaded for Ciamillo, who deposited a pitch over the 365-foot sign in the left-center field power alley for his first home run of the season, a grand slam to give Adelphi a 5-2 lead.
However, Wilmington would rally back with three runs of its own in the bottom half of the eighth. After the bases were loaded with a single, a hit batsman and a walk, sophomore pitcher Drew Anusky clubbed a ball that clanged off the fence in left-center field, narrowly missing a grand slam of his own. Instead, the shot was a three-run, bases-clearing double to tie the game at 5-5.
Adelphi took a 9-5 lead it would not relinquish in the top of the ninth inning. Senior center fielder Robert Paccione scored from third with the go-ahead run on a double-play ball. Also in the inning, Weidlein drove in a run with a single to center field and the Panthers scored two runs as a result of a throwing error by the Wilmington pitcher.
Wilmington picked up a run on a double to right-center by junior shortstop JT Gregory in the bottom of the ninth to create the 9-6 final.
Junior right-hander Mike Bartlett started on the mound, tossed 6.2 innings and did not factor in the decision for Adelphi. He allowed two runs on seven hits, did not issue a walk, threw a wild pitch and struck out five. Senior right-hander Jake Potters blew a save, but picked up the win (2-0) in relief after throwing the final 1.2 innings. He gave up three runs (two earned) n three hits, walked one batter and hit another.
Sophomore right-hander Anthony Cimabue started on the hill and did not factor in the decision for Wilmington. Over 7.1 innings, he allowed three runs (two earned) on seven hits, walked two, threw a wild pitch and struck out two. Anusky took the loss (0-2), as he threw two-thirds of an inning in relief, gave up one run on one hit and walked one.
Following the game, Wilmington ended their season at 29-29 overall. Junior JT Gregory, along with sophomores Drew Anusky and Matt Botting each were named to the NCAA East Region All-Tournament Team for their efforts.