WINTER PARK, Fla. (April 21, 2007) ' In a
grueling doubleheader at Alfond Stadium on Saturday, the Rollins
baseball team dropped both games to Sunshine State Conference
opponent Nova Southeastern, losing 10-7 in the first game and 13-7
in the second.' The Tars dropped to 23-22 overall and 7-10 in
conference play, and Nova Southeastern now stands at 33-14,
7-10.
Sophomore catcher Eugene Martinez continued his hot hitting,
leading the Tars in Game One by going 4-5 with two doubles, one
run, and one RBI.' Freshman right fielder Scott Chase and junior
infielder Stefano Foggi also performed well at the plate; Chase
went 3-5 with a double, one run, and two RBI, and Foggi hit 3-5
with two runs scored.' Senior starter David Nathanson (8-2) was
credited with just his second loss of the year, allowing six runs
on nine hits and one walk through seven innings.
Nick Carris (4-2) picked up the win for NSU after three and two
thirds strong innings out of the bullpen, allowing three runs, all
unearned, on three hits.' Sharks center fielder Matt Mindick
excelled at the plate, hitting 3-5 with a double, three runs, and
three RBI.' First baseman Bryan Cook and left fielder J.D. Martinez
also homered for the NSU lineup.
Game Two started off with plenty of action, as NSU took an early
5-0 lead in the top of the first, only to see the Tars fire back
with six in the bottom of the inning.' The Sharks kept hitting, and
Rollins scored just one more through the final six innings.' Junior
center fielder Corey Whiting starred at the plate, hitting 4-5 with
a double, one run, one RBI, and two stolen bases.' Freshman
right-hander Michael Prusak (0-2) was charged with the loss in
relief, as he allowed two runs on four hits in one and one third
innings.
NSU reliever Ricardo Martinez (3-1) pitched five stellar innings
out of the bullpen for the Game Two win, scattering seven hits
while not allowing a run.' The first six batters in the Sharks
lineup all had at least two hits, and right fielder Bryan Valencia
led the way by hitting 3-5 with a double, two runs, and three
RBI.
Rollins will return to Alfond Stadium for the final time in 2007
for Senior Day on Sunday, April 22 at 1:00 p.m.' The Tars will
finish their SSC series against Nova Southeastern, 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)
