Army Eases Past NYIT, 8-3

Wednesday, April 19

West Point, N.Y.

3:30 p.m.

Army West Point

19-21

NYIT

3-26-1

NYIT

Army West Point

April 19, 2017 | Baseball

Box Score

WEST POINT, N.Y. – The Army West Point baseball team jumped in front early and never looked back in an 8-3 triumph over the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) here Wednesday.

The Black Knights continued their trend of strong play in the second inning of games with four runs in Wednesday's outing. On the season, the Cadets have outscored opponents 35-12 in the second frame.

The Bears tallied one run back in the third but four additional runs for Army over the next four innings made it an 8-1 ballgame. The visitors had one last-ditch effort in them as they notched the game's final two runs in the top of the ninth to make things interesting. Jeremy Mortensen forced Zach Kleinwaks to ground out to first base though to end the rally and the game.

Matt Hudgins, John McCarthy, and Alex Dickerson all registered two hits. Hudgins led the Cadets with two RBI and a home run, while McCarthy and Dickerson chipped in one RBI and run each.

Mike Gagliardi earned the starting nod going 4.1 innings, allowing just two hits and one run. The sophomore fanned a season-high six batters during his time on the hill as well. Joe Santoro came in for 2.2 innings of scoreless relief work to record the win. The rookie improves to 2-0 on the year.

ARMY HIGHLIGHTS AND GAME NOTES

Three Army players finished with multiple hits on the day, while none did so for the Bears.
The Black Knights had two extra base hits on the day after Hudgins and Josh White both went yard to opposite sides of the field. Hudgins launched his fifth of the year, while White tallied his third.
NYIT recorded one extra base hit, which came from a two-out double in the opening inning.
McCarthy, Jacob Hurtubise and Brandon Lee were all credited with a stolen base.
The Cadets were thrown out twice trying to steal.
Both teams turned a double play.
Army used five pitchers in the game, while the Bears sent out three.
The Black Knights pitching staff combined for 12 strikeouts. NYIT tallied seven.
Frank Valentino dips to 0-6 on the year with the loss for the Bears. He allowed six runs, four of which were earned, on seven hits in 6.0 innings of work. He did manage to fan five batters while on the mound.
Carter Van Gytenbeek came in to throw one scoreless inning of relief work in the eighth. The rookie needed only six pitches to retire the side down in order.

LINEUP BREAKDOWN
     Hurtubise (CF): 1-for-3 with an RBI, a run and a walk
     Lindner (2B): 0-for-4
     Hudgins (RF): 2-for-4 with 2 RBI and a run
          - Lee (PR/RF): 0-for-0 with a run
     McCarthy (LF): 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run
     Rosoff (DH): 0-for-2 with a run
          - Monge (DH): 0-for-1
     Dickerson (1B): 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run
     Martin (3B): 0-for-3 with a run and a walk
     Sarsen (C): 1-for-3 with an RBI
     White (SS): 1-for-3 with an RBI, a run and a walk

   Gagliardi (P): 4.1 innings, 2 hits, 1 run, 4 walks, 6 strikeouts
        - Daugherty: 0.0 inning, 2 walks
        - Santoro (W): 2.2 innings, 4 strikeouts
        - Van Gytenbeek: 1.0 innings, 1 strikeout
        - Mortensen: 1.0 innings, 1 it, 2 unearned runs, 1 strikeout

FACTS & FIGURES

Army was efficient for the second consecutive game, scoring eight runs (six of which were earned) on nine hits. NYIT finished with three runs (one earned) on three hits.
Both teams posted two errors in the contest.
The Bears left 10 runners on base, while the Cadets stranded four.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The game was scoreless for the opening inning-and-a-half until McCarthy singled through the left side to lead off the bottom of the second. Jon Rosoff followed that up reaching on a throwing error after his sacrifice bunt attempt was thrown away. Both he and McCarthy were able to shift up an additional base on the play to place runners on second and third. Dickerson then singled through the left side to bring home McCarthy.
Trey Martin loaded the bases on the next at bat following a walk before Will Sarsen reached on a fielding error by the right fielder that allowed two more runs to score. White again loaded the bases with a walk on the ensuing play, which set up Hurtubise's single to left field that brought home Army's final run of the inning.
The Bears tallied one run back in the third when Brandon Fanizza scored on a groundout but White blasted a two-out shot over the left field fence in the fourth to hand Army the 5-1 edge.
During the next inning, Hudgins went yard to right field, creating a five-run gap between the teams.
The Black Knights scored two additional runs in the seventh following singles by Hudgins and McCarthy to make it an 8-1 ballgame.
NYIT tried to rally in the ninth and even registered two runs off an error and a wild pitch but ultimately weren't able to overcome the deficit.

UP NEXT

The Black Knights host service-academy rival Navy this weekend for four important Patriot League games.
The weekend series with the Mids will be divided up into two doubleheaders on Saturday and Sunday with first pitch set for 1 p.m. on Saturday and noon on Sunday. All games will be played at Doubleday Field.
Live stats, audio and video will be available for all contests.
Also right around the corner is the 12th annual Hudson Valley Baseball Classic set for April 26 in Fishkill, N.Y., between Army and Marist. Information for that event can be found HERE.