UNION, N.J. – Fourth-seeded William Paterson (25-15, 12-6 NJAC) saw its season come to an end with an 11-0 loss to top-seeded and 19th-ranked Rowan (30-11, 13-5 NJAC) May 6 in the second round of the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Baseball Tournament.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Rowan had opportunities in the top of the second inning. A bunt with a runners on the corners was thrown home for the first out of the inning, and after a walk loaded the bags, WP got out of it with an infield popup and flyout.
- The Profs broke the scoreless deadlock in the fourth with a single, a two-base error on a failed pickoff and a groundout, creating a 1-0 edge.
- A solo home run made it a 2-0 Rowan advantage in the sixth.
- The Profs broke the game open with an eight-run seventh, including a grand slam, for a 10-0 score.
- A double, single and sacrifice fly added one to the Rowan tally in the eighth.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
- Six different Pioneers contributed a year.
- Graduate student catcher Steve Yelin finished his career as WP's hits (280), RBI (200) and doubles (74) leader.
- Senior Darmany Rivas was charged with four runs (two earned), six hits and two walks during 6.1 innings as the starter, striking out four (6-3).
- Graduate student Matt Lawler allowed three hits, six runs (one earned) and two walks over 0.2 inning.
- Senior Dan Castaneda gave up a run on three hits in 1.0 inning. Sophomore Neel Telidevara retired all three batters he faced.
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