Smith sets record, LU falls in opener; nightcap suspended
5/2/2005 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
Kyle Collina got the start for the Mountain Hawks in game one, and the junior struck out six in four innings of work, though he was touched up for six earned runs on the day. The setback drops Collina’s record to 5-5 on the season. Offensively, the Mountain Hawks were limited to just four hits, including a double from first baseman Forrest Doane.
In game two, the Mountain Hawks got off to a solid start with a three-spot in the top of the first. John Zaszewski doubled home Joe Ercolano to make the score 1-0, and then left fielder Andrew Smith ripped a two-run homer to left field to give the visitors an early 3-0 advantage.
However, the Leopards were not finished. Down by five,
The rain began to intensify, and the contest was suspended in the top of the sixth inning with an 11-11 score. The two teams have tentatively agreed to resume the contest on Tuesday afternoon at 4:00 pm. If that is the case, the game will be picked up with Lehigh at-bat in the top of the sixth inning. The contest is scheduled for nine innings.
Regardless of when Monday’s second game is completed, it will mark the end of the 2005 regular season for the Brown and White. For the fourth straight season, the Mountain Hawks have qualified for the Patriot League postseason tournament. This year, the playoffs will take place at Doubleday Field on Army’s campus at