Central Michigan Tops Baseball in Russmatt Central Florida Invitational Game

KISSIMMEE, FL – The Saint Peter's baseball team fell to Central Michigan on Tuesday in the Russmatt Central Florida Invitational in Kissimmee, Florida. The Peacocks were defeated 14-4 in the contest.
 
Game Notes

• Central Michigan (7-2) scored three and six runs in the first two innings combined, to take a 9-0 lead over Saint Peter's (0-7).
• In the away half of the third inning, Nicholas Sciubba batted in two runs after he connected on a single that scored Hunter Mason and Anthony Ramos to put the Peacock on the board.
• The Peacocks held Central Michigan scoreless in the third, but after a scoreless top half of the fourth, the Peacocks gave up two more runs, falling behind 11-2.
• Neither team scored in the fifth.
• In the sixth, Peter Ferony scored from third following an error by the second baseman on the contact from Jared Paladino.
• In the same inning with bases loaded and one out, Trent Koerner drew a walk which allowed Jared Quintero to score from third for the Peacocks fourth run of the game.
• With the bases still loaded, the next two Peacock batters were retired, leaving three left on base and ending the inning down 11-4.
• Over the final three innings, Central Michigan outscored Saint Peter's 3-0 ending the game with a 14-4 victory over the Peacocks.

 
Inside the Numbers

• Quintero and Ramos both recorded two hits in the game to lead the Peacocks.
• Sciubba led the team with his two RBI from the third inning.
• Koerner and Paladino each had one RBI.
• Blake Gonzalez (0-2) started the game for the Peacocks and earned the loss after only going 0.2 innings and Central Michigan's Tyler Hankins picked up the win in the start.

 
Coach's Quotes – Danny Ramirez

• "We didn't play bad today against a really good Central Michigan team. Our pitching staff once again just gave up too many free bases via walks."
• "We gave up nine runs in the 1st and 2nd innings; we settled down after that and scored some runs but the deficit was too much to overcome."
• "We consistently fell behind on hitters and Central Michigan's offense was able to take advantage with walks and base hits with runners in scoring position."
• "We have to locate better and get ahead consistently if we are going to make a run at the MAAC."
• "Our offense and defense continued to play solid baseball."

 
On Deck

• Saint Peter's concludes action in Kissimmee, FL at the Russmatt Central Florida Invitational on Wednesday.
• The Peacocks will meet Central Michigan again at 10 a.m.