WINTER PARK, Fla. (February 3, 2007) ' The
Rollins baseball team opened a doubleheader against non-conference
opponent Palm Beach Atlantic with a commanding 14-7 victory on
Saturday at Alfond Stadium, but the Tars' bats went cold in Game
Two, falling to the Sailfish 3-1.' The Tars now stand at 2-1
overall after the season's opening series, and PBA leaves with a
record of 1-2.
Rollins started the day hot, scoring 11 runs in the first three
innings of the first game.' Junior first baseman Stefano Foggi,
senior third baseman Gene Howard, freshman second baseman Ryan
Luker, and junior rightfielder Corey Whiting all registered three
hits.' Whiting led the team with three runs and three RBI, and
Luker and sophomore catcher Anthony Soto also knocked in three.'
The Tars had seven extra-base hits, with Howard, Soto, and Whiting
each hitting one out of the park.' Senior right-hander Jon Wano
(1-0) picked up the win after six innings, allowing four runs,
three earned, on six hits and five walks while striking out
five.
Raybo Lisle, Tony Livelsberger, and Nick Norley each had three
hits for the Sailfish.' Buddy Fisher was credited with the loss
after giving up nine runs in two and one third innings.
The temperature dropped as the second game began, and each team
had trouble mounting a rally.' Howard took the mound for the Tars
and held PBA scoreless through five, but an RBI double by James
Gladding tied the score at one.' The Sailfish started another rally
in the seventh, forcing Howard out of the game, and a two-run
single by Zach Grau off freshman reliever Danny Clark put PBA up
for good.' The Tars' one run came on a sacrifice fly by Luker in
the second inning.' Howard (0-1) was credited with the loss, and
PBA reliever Owen Grau (1-0) picked up the win.
Rollins will return to Alfond Stadium on Tuesday, February 6 for
a non-conference game against Sunshine State Conference rival
Florida Tech.' The first pitch is scheduled for 6:00 p.m., and fans
can listen to all the action live on the Tars Sports Network at www.RollinsSports.com.
Box Score (Game One)
Box Score (Game Two)
