The American International College baseball team hits the road this week to take on the College of Saint Rose, Assumption College and Merrimack College in Northeast-10 action from Tuesday, April 2 to Sunday, April 7.
FAST FACTS:
American International College Yellow Jackets (11-9, 4-3 NE10, 2-1 NE10 SW) vs. The College of Saint Rose Golden Knights (7-10, 3-3NE10, 2-2 NE10 SW)
When: Tuesday, April 4 at 3:30 p.m.
Where: Albany, New York
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Live Stats:
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Three-game series: American International College Yellow Jackets (11-9, 4-3 NE10, 2-1 NE10 SW) vs. Assumption College Greyhounds (13-11, 3-5 NE10, 2-3 NE10 NE)
When: Thursday, April 4 at 3:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 6 at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Where: Worcester, Massachusetts
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Doubleheader: American International College Yellow Jackets (11-9, 4-3 NE10, 2-1 NE10 SW) vs. Merrimack College Warriors (12-11, 6-3NE10, 4-1 NE10 NE)
When: Sunday, April 7 at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Where: North Andover, Massachusetts
Live Stats:
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STATS LEADERS (Entering April 1):
AIC
AVG:
Matthew Elliott (.323),
RBI:
Andrew Ciacciarelli (15)
Strikeouts:
Joe Kemlage (23)
ERA:
Jay Chiappetta (12.1 innings, 2.19)
Saint Rose
AVG: Andrew Pedone (.304)
RBI: Nicholas Teitter (15)
Strikeouts: Greg Musk (24)
ERA: Stephan Hill (21.0 innings, 1.71)
Assumption:
AVG: Jared Brescia (.333)
RBI: Derek Anderson (20)
Strikeouts: Cole Chudoba (32)
ERA: Patrick Harrington (19.0 innings, 1.42)
Merrimack:
AVG: Joey Porricelli (.319)
RBI: Joey Porricelli (21)
Strikeouts: Vin Zappulla (26)
ERA: Cam Monagle (26.0 innings, 1.04)
LAST TIME OUT:
- The Yellow Jackets last took on Adelphi University in a doubleheader on Saturday, March 30 in Springfield, Mass.
- In game one, AIC got out to a 1-0 lead in the fourth inning and maintained that lead until the Panthers scored five runs in the eighth inning to win game one, 5-1.
- In game two, after going scoreless in the first inning, the Yellow Jackets scored in the second, third, fourth and fifth inning to lead Adelphi 9-1 after five innings. AIC would split their doubleheader against Adelphi after winning 9-2 in game two.
- Saint Rose took on Southern Connecticut in a doubleheader on Saturday, March 30. The Golden Knights split their games with the Owls, falling 6-4 in game one and winning 7-3 in game two.
- Assumption split their doubleheader against Bentley, losing 8-3 in game one and winning 4-2 in the following game on Saturday, March 30.
- Merrimack defeated Stonehill 10-8 on Sunday, March 31.
LAST THEY MET:
- AIC took on Saint Rose on April 26, 2018, winning 4-3 in Springfield, Mass.
- Assumption and AIC last met on March 22, 2018, falling 9-4 at Bedard Field.
- AIC and Merrimack squared off this season on March 20. The Warriors defeated the Yellow Jackets 10-2 in Hartford, Conn. Redshirt-junior Andrew Ciacciarelli hit his first career home run in the loss.
SCOUTING THE GOLDEN KNIGHTS:
- Tuesday's game will be the second home game for the Golden Knights. In their home opener, Saint Rose defeated Le Moyne 8-1.
- In the Golden Knights' opening series, they squared off against No. 21 West Chester. Saint Rose took the No. 21 team to extra innings before falling 6-5 in game one, showing they can compete with a top baseball program.
- Saint Rose has competed in three games this season that resulted in extra innings, losing all three times.
SCOUTING THE GREYHOUNDS:
- The Greyhounds are just 1-3 at home this year. After starting off the season 0-3 at home, Assumption picked up their first home win against Bentley on March 30.
- As a team, the Greyhounds are hitting .284 with 15 home runs on the year.
- Against conference opponents, Assumption is currently 2-5.
- Juniors Jared Brecia and R.J. Libby lead the team in batting average. They're the only two players on the team batting over .300.
SCOUTING THE WARRIORS:
- The Warriors are riding a four-game winning streak, entering April 1.
- With a 12-10 overall record, Merrimack has found most of their success within the NE10, winning six of eight conference games.
- Junior Joey Porricelli leads the Warriors offensively, hitting .319 from the plate and driving in 21 RBIs on the season. Both team highs.
STAY CONNECTED:
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