Offense Explodes in Gators Wednesday Morning Win
Russell Sage College baseball scored ten runs in their final three trips to the plate Wednesday morning as they took down Thomas College 11-5.
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DAVENPORT, Fla. – Russell Sage College baseball scored ten runs in their final three trips to the plate Wednesday morning as they took down Thomas College 11-5.
Outfielder Brendan Espinal (Clifton Park, NY/Shenendehowa) continued his hot streak, going three for four with two doubles and two RBIs. The junior is 13 for 22, good for a .590 batting average, with five doubles, two triples, and seven RBIs so far on spring break.
Junior outfielder Leandro Guzman (New Britain, CT/New Britain) pushed four scores across the plate, drawing a bases-loaded walk in the 6th and smashing a bases-clearing double in the next frame.
Juniors Jared Russell (Colonie, NY/Colonie) and Zachary Figueras (Apopka, FL/Windermere) used back-to-back triples in the 5th inning to put the first Gators run on the board. Russell drove in two runs on a double in the 6th inning.
Junior infielder Dom Caminitti (Mahopac, NY/Mahopac) and outfielder James Lubanski (Port Washington, NY/Paul D. Schreiber), a grad student, each added run-producing knocks in the effort.
In his first start on the young season, junior Jaylen Cuevas (Bronx, NY/Fordham Prep) punched out seven over his six-inning quality start to secure the victory.
Junior pitcher Michael Karpinski (Ballston Spa, NY/Saratoga Springs) contributed three no-hit innings out of the pen to shut down Thomas.
The Terriers (0-4) were held to eight hits on the day, two apiece off the bats of Jason Bartlett, Mitch Regan, and Elijah Morton. Javier Diaz added a double and a RBI, while Samuel Keblinsky ripped a two-run single in the 6th.
Looking ahead, RSC keeps the early mornings going with another 9:30 start against Waynesburg on Thursday.
Gator Bites: Coming off a trip to the Empire 8 conference tournament championship, the Gators are looking to continue to build in their third year as a program.
Gator Golf: The 19th Annual Gator Golf Classic will be held May 31, 2024. More Information: https://www.sagegators.com/information/Gator_Golf_Classic
