Mahwah, N.J. (4/13/23) – The Kean University baseball team exploded for 16 runs as they breezed by Ramapo College, 16-1 on Thursday afternoon in NJAC action.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
Kean (17-11, 6-1 NJAC) jumped out to a quick 5-0 lead in the first aided by a grand slam off the bat of Phil Marcantonio. Caleb Rodriguez singled later in the inning for an RBI as every batter got up in the first inning.
The Cougars made it 8-0 in the third with four more hits. Josh Jackson and Evan Bresnen each recorded RBI singles and Tyler Provost lofted a sac fly.
Kean used the long ball again in the top of the sixth as Jackson blasted a three run shot (11-0).
Ramapo (15-10, 3-4 NJAC) erased the shutout with an unearned run in the seventh.
It was Gianni Marano's turn in the top of the eighth as he belted a three run shot (14-1). Pinch hitter Dylan Beyer rounded out the scoring with a two RBI double.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
Marcantonio and Jackson each had two hits and four RBI. Tyler Stone and Nick Houghton each had two hits as the Cougars collected 14 total.
On the mound, Marano earned the win as he tossed seven complete. Marano (3-1) allowed just five hits with no walks and three strikeouts.
Ryan Kulpa closed out the game with two innings of work. He walked one and allowed one hit while fanning two.
UP NEXT:
The two teams will square off again on Friday at Jim Hynes Stadium at 3:30 p.m.
