APRIL 20, 2005
BOB ZIADIE
KING'S BASEBALL OUT SLUGS MARYWOOD, 14-12
WILKES-BARRE -- Jeff Wells belted two home runs, including a grand slam
as the King's College baseball team posted a wild 14-12 victory over
Marywood University Wednesday at Betzler Fields.
With the win, King's improved to 17-9 on the year while Marywood fell to
15-17.
Marywood built a 6-1 lead after four inning when the Monarchs exploded
for 10 runs in the fifth, keyed by Wells' bases loaded shot and a
three-run double from Matt Livoy as the Monarchs took a 11-6 advantage.
Marywood would counter with six runs in the top of the sixth inning on
RBI singles from Chris Lewis, Jason Kromko, and Ryan Clark, while Dennis
Hricenak was hit by a pitch to with the bases loaded to force in another
run to take a 12-11 lead.
King's scored its final three runs of the game in the bottom half of the
sixth when Jeremy Faust singled would later score on a single from
Wells. Caleb Calarco drew a walk before Nick Sorino doubled to plate
Wells and Calarco to give the Monarchs a 14-12 lead. Neither team would
score over the final three innings as King's held on for the victory.
Wells was 3-for-5 with three runs and six RBI, including a fourth-inning
solo home run. Mike Venarchick was 3-for-4 with two runs while Sorino
was 3-for-4 with two RBI. Livoy went 2-for-4 with three RBI while
Buckley was 2-for-5 with two runs scored. Brian Burden picked up the
pitching win in relief of starter Branden Kieffer. Burden pitched two
and a thirds inning and allowed one run. Tim Granquist picked up his
third save of the season with a hitless ninth inning.
Mike Piercy led Marywood with a 3-for-4 showing with three runs and
three RBI. Lewis, Kevin Zaleski, Pat Audia and Josh Smith had two hits
each for the Pacers. Mark Granquist, younger brother of the Monarch
closer Tim, took the loss in relief, allowing seven runs on five hits.
King's will next host FDU-Florham Friday at 3:30 p.m. at Betzler Fields.
