Rowan Rallies Past Kean, 5-4
Glassboro, N.J. (4/2/10) – Rowan's
Matt Citro recorded a two out, RBI single in the bottom of
the ninth to send the Profs past Kean University, 5-4, Friday
afternoon in New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) action.
The game was tied, 4-4, heading into the bottom of the
ninth. RU rightfielder Jordan Marsch was hit by a
pitch to lead off the inning and moved to second on a sacrifice
bunt. Third baseman Brad Woodend singled through the
right side of the infield, advancing Marsch to third base.
Brandon Winkler was then intentionally walked to load the bases and
create the forceout. After a flyball out with no advancement,
Citro lined a single up the middle plating Marsch for the winning
run.
Right-hander Kyle Norman threw 1.2 scoreless innings in
relief for the win (2-2). Senior Stephen
Montalbano pitched a complete game for the loss
(2-3). He surrendered four earned runs, while striking out
four batters.
Offensively for the Cougars, junior Nick Nolan
went 4-for-4 with three runs scored, two RBIs, two doubles and a
homerun.
Trailing 1-0, Kean took a 2-1 lead in the top of the
fourth. Junior Ken Gregory walked and Nolan
(pictured right) followed with a two run homer. In the bottom
half of the same frame, Marsch singled through the left side of the
infield, scoring Weaver to tie the game (2-2).
Kean went up 3-2 in the top of the sixth as Nolan led off with a
double and stole third. He crossed the plate on a sacrifice
fly by sophomore Lee Cavico.
Trailing 4-3, the Cougars knotted the game in the top of the
eighth. Nolan doubled to right center field and advanced to
third on a sacrifice bunt. Cavico singled to right field
knocking in Nolan.
KU heads right back to NJAC action when they host New Jersey
City University in doubleheader action at 11:30 a.m.
