Raritan Valley Lions Tamed In Double Loss To The Blues

Lincroft, NJ - The Blues managed to tame the Raritan Valley Community College Lions in a dual win on Saturday, 10-1 and 5-4, while improving their overall record to 12-1.

Freshman right-hander, Jack Nitti, whipped six strikeouts in his six innings, allowing just one run in the first game. Infielder Matt Granato went a whopping 4-4, driving in three runs for the Blues. First baseman Ryan Gilmore wasn't shy behind the plate either as he went 3-4 in the box, scoring two runs, and clutching a hearty four RBI's. Freshman Robert Zega cranked a double to bring in two RBI's, and third baseman Darius Troche added an additional two RBI's with his 2-3 at bats.

Game two was a bit tighter with a couple of pitching changes, but LHP James LaBruno (1-0) was deemed the winner with four strikeouts in his two-inning turn. Second baseman Giuseppe Arcuri went 1-3, connecting for a double and an RBI. Freshman third baseman Robert Zega put in two runs with an RBI as DH Shawn O'Hea added an RBI created from his 1-3 feature at bat.

Brookdale baseball will not return to the ball field until Saturday, April 17th, as they travel to visit the Union County College Owls. 

Photo above courtesy of Tom Smith