PISCATAWAY, N.J. – The Saint Peter's University baseball team lost to Rutgers 17-1 Wednesday afternoon. Sophomore outfielder Collin Jensen went 3-3 at the plate in the contest.
Score: Saint Peter's 1, Rutgers 17
Records: Saint Peter's (3-18, 0-3 MAAC) | Rutgers (18-6, 1-1 Big Ten)
Pitchers: W: Wyatt Parliament (2-0) L:
Robert Black III (0-1) S: None
Location: Bainton Field | Piscataway, NJ
How It Happened
- The Peacocks scored first, as junior infielder Sam Haney hit an RBI single in the top of the first to score junior outfielder Nick Markantonatos.
- Rutgers answered with two runs in the bottom half of the inning.
- The Scarlet Knights scored eight in the second and two in the third to extend their lead.
- Rutgers scored three more runs in the fifth and one in both the seventh and eighth innings.
Notes
- Haney had one hit and had an RBI.
- Jensen went 3-3 at the plate.
- Markantonatos recorded one hit and scored a run.
- Graduate outfielder Tom Buckman had one hit.
- The Peacocks used eight pitchers in the contest.
Coach's Quote (Lou Proietti)
- Although the score doesn't show it, there were some bright spots today.
- Hopefully we can have a great practice tomorrow to get ready for the weekend.
Up Next
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The Peacocks will host their first games of the season this weekend, as they host MAAC foe Manhattan for a three game slate. First pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m., on Friday and noon for both weekend matchups.
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