TEANECK, N.J. -Strong pitching was enough to hold the FDU (2-8, 0-0 NEC) bats down as Manhattan (2-7, 0-0 MAAC) came away with the win 5-2.
How it happened
- Manhattan started the game with a run in the first inning.
- In the top of the eighth, the Jaspers hit a solo home run, followed by an RBI single to center field and a two-run homer to extend their lead, 5-0.
- In the bottom of the eighth, the Knights responded with an RBI ground out by sophomore Brelon Harden, allowing senior Tom Ruscitti to score, making it 5-1.
- FDU closed the gap with an RBI single to center field by Ruscitti pushing junior Justin Sierra across for the second run of the game, making it 5-2.
Inside the box
- Senior Joey Kosowsky recorded a 3.68 ERA with four strikeouts in 7.1 innings pitched.
- Freshman Christopher Mattioli struck out once in 1.2 innings pitched.
- Sierra went 2-4 with a double and two stolen bases.
- Ruscitti went 1-3 with an RBI, a walk, and a run.
Next Up
FDU and Manhattan will face off one more time for the series finale Sunday, March 5. The new starting time will be at 2:00 p.m.
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