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Box Score 2 The Ravens (0-3) took 2 tough losses to the Aggies from Delaware Valley University. Game 1 ended in a 7-2 loss, followed by a 7-1 score in Game 2.
Game 1 of the doubleheader started hot for the Ravens with them getting on the board early. The scoring started thanks to back-to-back singles by junior Connor Cook and sophomore Chase Masten. Cook later scored thanks to a sacrifice fly RBI from junior catcher Chris Walton. This was followed by an RBI sacrifice bunt from sophomore Brandon Peake that scored Masten. Hits were also collected during Game 1 by Peake, Dominic Fernicola, and Jamen Palladino (double).
Starting Game 1 for the Ravens was junior David McKinney who pitched 3 innings, striking out 3 batters. Junior Zachary Nutley threw three relief innings of one-run baseball with 2 strikeouts to add to his tally.
Game 2 was started by sophomore Tim Shell who went 1.2 innings allowing 2 earned. Shell was followed by 1.1 innings of no-run baseball from sophomore Jack Lally, who also collected 3 strikeouts in the outing. Another spotlight from Game 2's pitching staff was from senior pitcher Ethen Otstott, who gave the Ravens 3 innings of one-run baseball and collected 2 strikeouts.
The Ravens offense was only able to collect 3 hits in game two. Sophomore Nick Skoufalos had a single and David McKinney had two hits, including an RBI and a double.
Head Coach for the Ravens, Ross Trachtenberg, stated after the games, "We had some really strong performances on the mound today. David McKinney had another good start for us, and we got great relief appearances by Zach Nutley, Jack Lally, and Ethen Otstott." He continued, "Our offense is finding its footing still. However, we had a lot of quality at-bats today and hard-hit balls that were encouraging during these early season games."
The Ravens get back on the field this Friday, March 1st against the Griffins of Gwynedd Mercy University. This is followed by a double-dip on March 2nd against Rutgers-Camden. These contests will be held at Frank O. Genuardi Legends Baseball Field, and Camden Athletic Complex, respectively.
