MARCH 24, 2006
KING'S SCORES THREE IN EIGHTH TO OVERCOME FDU, 3-2
MADISON, NJ –
Junior pitcher Paul Giovannoli scattered eight hits over nine
complete innings and the King’s College baseball team pieced together a
three-run eighth inning to post a 3-2 comeback victory over FDU-Florham
Friday in Madison, NJ.
With the win, the Monarchs improved to 7-6 overall and 2-0 in Freedom
Conference play, while the Devils dropped to 5-8 and 2-2 Freedom.
Monarch junior
Vince Budzyn
would lead off the eighth with a walk, followed by a single from
freshman third baseman Jon Venarchick. Junior first baseman
Caleb Calarco then delivered an RBI single to cut the lead to 2-1.
Sophomore outfielder Matt Livoy then lofted a sacrifice fly
to score Venarchick and tie the game 2-2.
After Calarco was thrown out attempting to steal second base, Rob
Medlock reached first base on a walk. Josh Faust would then move
Medlock to third with a base hit, setting the table for senior
outfielder Jeff Wells who smacked an RBI single to put the
Monarchs ahead 3-2.
FDU started the
scoring in the second inning on an RBI double by sophomore designated
hitter Tom Cifrodella and made the score 2-0 in the fifth on an
RBI single by freshman second baseman Joey Santillo.
Calarco went
3-for-5 with an RBI and sophomore shortstop JR Graver finished
2-for-4 for the Monarchs. Giovannoli improved to 3-0 on the year,
allowing two runs, one which was earned, striking out two while walking
one batter. The Monarch hurler finished the game strong, retiring
the Devils in order each of the last four innings.
Santillo went
2-for-4 with an RBI and junior outfielder Lucas Cittone was
2-for-4 with a run scored.
Sophomore pitcher Larry Fabrizio took the loss for the Devils
giving up three runs on seven hits in 7.2 innings of work.
King’s and FDU
continue their three game series on Saturday with a noon doubleheader at
Betzler Fields.
