TEANECK, N.J. – Freshman
Tommy Verga delivered a clutch two RBI two-out double to give FDU (7-22, 6-16) the lead in the 9
th inning on Friday against Wagner (8-20, 5-17). It was the starting pitchers of both teams that dominated the game until the 9th inning when FDU broke through with two runs.
How it Happened:
2
nd Inning:
- Wagner took the first lead with a solo home run beyond the center field fence by Freddy Sabido
4
th Inning
- The Burgundy and Blue started the rally with freshman Hunter D'Amato leading off with a base hit into left field
- Head coach Rob DiToma called for a hit and run during Mike Veit's plate appearance, which led to D'Amato reaching third on a groundout by Veit
- James Donlon then drove in D'Amato with a groundout RBI to tie the score
5
th Inning
- Wagner retook the lead with the second solo home run of the game beyond the center field fence
6
th Inning:
- The Knights had several brilliant defensive plays on the afternoon starting with a Justin Sierra diving catch that kept the Knights within a run
8
th Inning:
- TJ Werner displayed his fielding prowess at shortstop with a leaping grab on a line drive that had potential to drive in a run
9
th Inning
- FDU began the two-out rally with a single by Donlon
- Senior Brad Levinson walked
- Verga, on the first pitch, drove the ball down the left field line delivering the tying and winning runs for FDU and a 3-2 lead
- Junior Brendan Medoro came in the bottom half of the inning to get the final three outs
Inside the Box Score:
- Junior Joey Kosowsky went 7.1 innings allowing on two runs on seven hits and struck out seven
- Freshman Jude Baxt came on in relief in the 8th inning and earned the win for the Knights, his second of the season
- Medoro earned his fifth save of the season
- Wagner starting pitcher Ryan Lauk went 8 innings, surrendering only one run on three hits while striking out 12
Next Up:
The Knights and Seahawks return to the Naimoli Family Baseball Complex on Saturday with the first pitch slated for 12 p.m.
Notes:
Wagner is the home team throughout the series.