Big Innings Propel Thomas to Doubleheader Sweep of Gators

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DAVENPORT, Fla. –  Thomas College broke out the bats to take both ends of Sunday's doubleheader vs. Russell Sage College.  The Terriers totaled 21 runs and 24 hits to pick up 11-3 and 10-2 victories.

Thomas (2-0) used the big inning in both of the wins.  The Terriers put across eight runs in the third inning of the opener and all ten of their second-game markers in the first inning.

RSC sophomore outfielder Brendan Espinal (Clifton Park, NY/Shenendehowa) went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a run scored in the opener, while senior outfielder James Lubanski (Port Washington, NY/Paul D. Schreiber), the reigning Empire 8 Conference Player of the Week, finished 2-for-6 with a run scored across the twin-bill.

The Gators (0-5), off tomorrow, play next on Tuesday vs. Penn State - Abington. First pitch is set for 4:15pm.


Notes: A pair from RSC earned Empire 8 Conference weekly honors on Feb. 27…Senior outfielder James Lubanski (Port Washington, NY/Paul D. Schreiber) was selected the Player of the Week, while sophomore Liam Doyle (West Sayville, NY/Connetquot) was named the Pitcher of the Week…2023 marks the second season for the program…The Gators reached the semifinals of the Empire 8 Conference Championship Tournament in their inaugural spring…22 players returned to the squad…Sophomore pitcher/infielder Liam Doyle (West Sayville, NY/Connetquot), sophomore infielder Andrew Knapp (Nanuet, NY/Nanuet), and sophomore outfielder Leandro Guzman (New Britain, CT/New Britain) highlighted the group of returning players.


Save the Date: The 18th Annual Gator Golf Classic will be held on Friday, June 2 at Colonie Golf and Country Club.


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