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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 // 4:00 PM |
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PROGRAM // EYES ON THE GAME // LIVE STATS |
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BOSTON – Suffolk baseball steps out of GNAC action Wednesday, March 27 when it entertains Western New England at East Boston Memorial Park. First pitch in the non-league action is set for 4 p.m.
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LAST TIME OUT
Suffolk baseball earned a series sweep with Norwich Sunday afternoon after an 8-3 game two win over the Cadets at East Boston Memorial Park.
MORE READING: Baseball Secures GNAC Opening Sweep, downs Norwich, 8-3, in Nightcap
RAMS RUNDOWN
Suffolk has strung together three straight wins including a doubleheader sweep of Norwich to move to 8-7-1 on the year.
The Rams bats have picked up the pace lately with back-to-back double digit hit games. Will Hopkins has been the backbone to Suffolk's lineup. The sophomore centerfielder is the lone Ram hitting over .400 coming in at .457 with 21 hits, and seven RBI with team-leading numbers in runs scored (15) and triples (3). Tim Brigham has produced team-leading numbers in hits (23), RBI (16), doubles (10) and has scored 10 runs. The Rams' designated hitter holds a slash line of .377/.415/.639.
Michael Muscarella has emerged as one of Suffolk's top threats on the hill. The freshman RHP holds a 0.73 ERA in three appearances and 12.1 innings of work with 10 strikeouts. Parker Browne (13.0 IP, 2.08 ERA, 11 K) and George Breslin (6.1 IP, 2.84 ERA, 1K) each have ERAs under 3.0.
GET TO KNOW THE GOLDEN BEARS
Western New England holds a 6-5 record after sweeping Wentworth in a doubleheader over the weekend.
Alex Loparco and Brian Valeriano are the biggest threats at the dish. Loparco has put together a slash line of .395/.481/.465 on 17 hits with seven RBI and eight runs scored. Valeriano, meanwhile, owns 13 hits thanks to a .382 batting average with six RBI and nine runs scored.
On the mound, Western New England has used a variety of arms through its 11 contests. The Golden Bears most experienced starter is Bob Hamel (4 Starts, 29.2 IP, 2.12 ERA, 19K) and Paul Wetmore (2 Starts, 14.2 IP, 2.45 ERA, 14 K).
INSIDE THE SERIES
- Suffolk holds an 18-17 all-time series lead over Western New England despite losing seven straight to the Golden Bears.
- The Rams look for their first win over WNE in the Anthony Del Prete era.
- Suffolk's last win over the Golden Bears came April 15, 2009 by a 6-3 decision.
EYES ON THE GAME
ON DECK
Suffolk transition back to conference competition this weekend when it faces Albertus Magnus and Colby Sawyer.
