Gators Comeback to Sweep Cazenovia
CORTLAND, N.Y. – Russell Sage College swept this afternoon's seven-inning doubleheader with Cazenovia at the Gutchess Athletic Complex, located in Cortland, N.Y.
Game 1
Game 1
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E |
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1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 4 |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Game 2
Game 2
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E |
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0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 13 | 4 |
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0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | X | 11 | 16 | 2 |
CORTLAND, N.Y. – Russell Sage College swept this afternoon's seven-inning doubleheader with Cazenovia at the Gutchess Athletic Complex, located in Cortland, N.Y.
The Gators, now winners of six-straight, defeated the Wildcats (4-7) 8-2 in the opener and erased a 9-4 deficit to take the second game 11-10.
Sophomore infielder Dom Caminitti (Mahopac, NY/Mahopac) registered six hits across the sweep, three in each victory.
RSC got out to a 4-0 lead and held a multiple-run advantage throughout the opener. Sophomore infielder Andrew Knapp (Nanuet, NY/Nanuet) went 3-for-4 with two doubles, while sophomore pitcher Liam Doyle (West Sayville, NY/Connetquot) struck out 10 across five innings of work.
In the nightcap, the Gators took the lead with six runs in the bottom of the sixth inning before holding on to secure the sweep.
Senior outfielder James Lubanski (Port Washington, NY/Paul D. Schreiber) blasted a two-run homer to highlight the rally, while sophomore infielder Christian Brown (Troy, NY/Troy) was 3-for-4 with a homer and double during the comeback win.
Looking ahead, the Gators (6-7) are slated to open Empire 8 Conference play on Saturday vs. Utica.
Notes: A pair from RSC earned E8 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…Sophomore infielder Frank Colletta (Holtsville, NY/St. John the Baptist) was chosen the E8 Player of the Week on March 6...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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