Ferony Erupts for Career-High Five RBI; Peacocks Drop Game to Butler

KISSIMMEE, FL – Senior Peter Ferony batted in a career-high five runs in the first contest of the Russmatt Central Florida Invitational in Kissimmee, Florida. The Peacocks fell in the contest to Butler, 21-7.
 
Game Notes

• Butler scored five combined runs in the game's first two innings, to jump out to a 5-0 lead over the Peacocks.
• In the top of the third inning, Peter Ferony put the Peacocks on the scoreboard when he hit a two-run RBI, scoring Nicholas Sciubba and Hunter Mason.
• Butler would add five more runs in the bottom of the third and fourth combined, extending its lead over Saint Peter's to 10-2.
• The fifth inning produced three runs for Saint Peter's to cut into the deficit.
• The three-run inning began with Sciubba hitting an RBI double to send Mason across home plate.
• Ferony added his third RBI of the afternoon when he hit a double that scored Sciubba from second.
• Jared Quintero topped off the rally with an RBI double that brought Ferony home.
• The Peacocks trailed Butler 10-5 following the top half of the inning.
• After Butler added three tallies of its own in the bottom half of the inning, the Peacocks again responded.
• In the sixth, with two outs and two on, Ferony again answered the call with a double that cleared the bases and scored two runs for Saint Peter's.
• Butler scored eight runs thorough the final three innings to reach the 21-7 mark.

 
Inside the Numbers

• Ferony had the best day at the plate, hitting 3 for 5 with five RBIs and one run scored.
• Sciubba also went 3 for 5 and scored three runs while batting in one run.
• Mason was 1 for 3 from the plate but he scored a trio of runs for the Peacocks.
• Quintero added one hit and one RBI for the team.
• The Peacocks' 12 hits, seven runs, and four doubles were season-highs for the team.
• Saint Peter's started Dawy Lebron (0-2), who pitched 2.0 innings.
• The winning pitcher from Butler was Quentin Miller (1-0).

 
Coach's Quotes – Danny Ramirez

• "We fell behind early but our offense showed some resilience and battled back to pull within three runs of Butler."
• "The Butler offense would capitalize on several walks and hit batters to put some distance between us and them in the end."
• "Our pitching staff has to do a better job at pitching ahead in the count; once they do that we will be able to play with anyone."

 
On Deck

• Saint Peter's continues action in Kissimmee, FL at the Russmatt Central Florida Invitational on Saturday.
• The Peacocks will meet Pittsburgh at 11 a.m. and Hofstra at 4:30 p.m.