WAYNE, N.J. – William Paterson (23-13, 10-6 NJAC) secured a spot in the upcoming New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Baseball Tournament with a 4-2 Senior Day victory against visiting Ramapo (20-16, 7-9 NJAC) April 28.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- The Pioneers seized a 2-0 first-inning lead with a single up the middle by graduate student catcher Steve Yelin, a groundout by graduate student first baseman Carson Weis, an intentional walk issued to graduate student right fielder Dan Carter, a hit by pitch for junior center fielder Jake Lutz and a two-run single to left by sophomore shortstop Tyler Ruban.
- WP made it a 3-0 game in the third when Weis was hit by a pitch, advanced to second on a Carter groundout and scored when Ruban singled to center.
- Three singles and a sacrifice netted the Roadrunners two runs in the seventh, making it a 3-2 game.
- Junior left fielder Noah Cabassa was hit by a pitch and sophomore designated hitter Austin Jack doubled to left-center field, pushing William Paterson ahead by a 4-2 count after eight innings.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
- Ruban finished 2-forr-4 with three RBI, and Yelin was 2-for-4 while scoring a run.
- Graduate student Matt Lawler struck out five hitters during his 8.0 innings of action, scattering two runs, eight hits and a pair of walks (5-2).
- Senior Dan Castaneda picked up his fifth save with a scoreless ninth, allowing one hit.
- After the game, WP honored its eight seniors – David Backo, Carter, Steven DiGirolamo, Lawler, Colin Lombardo, Weis, Riley Weis and Yelin.
UP NEXT:
- Due to forecasted rain, William Paterson's final regular-season doubleheader scheduled for Saturday, April 29, at New Jersey City will instead be played Sunday, April 30, at WP at 9:30 a.m.
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