Army West Point Athletics
Army West Point
9-8
Ohio
4-13
Army Blanked by Ohio, 1-0, in Series Finale
March 17, 2019 | Baseball
ATHENS, Ohio - The Army West Point baseball team dropped a 1-0 decision to Ohio here Sunday afternoon in the teams' weekend finale.
That loss halted the Black Knights' four-game winning streak and shifted them to 9-8 heading into their home opener on Tuesday.
It was a pitcher's duel for much of Sunday's contest. Army starter Daniel Burggraaf was unfortunately credited with the loss but he had an impressive eight innings on the mound. The senior righty allowed just four hits, one run, and no walks during his time, while striking out eight.
Jeremiah Adams and Blake Ledoux both finished 2-for-3 with Drake Titus adding Army's only other hit in the game.
ARMY HIGHLIGHTS AND GAME NOTES
- Sunday's outcome was the Cadets' first shutout loss since May 5 of last season when Lehigh defeated the Black Knights 5-0.
- Ohio received stellar pitching from its three-man rotation. Starter Jack Liberatore gave up only three hits and three walks in 6.1 innings on the mound. He also managed to strike out six. Relief pitchers Edward Kutt IV and Brett Manis closed out the final 2.2 innings, allowing just two hits. That duo also fanned a combined five batters.
- Rob Regine earned the first start of his sophomore campaign.
- Adams, Ledoux and Anthony Giachin led the team with one walk each.
- Army had its 10-game extra base hit streak halted in the contest.
How It Happened
- The Bobcats scored the game's only run in the third inning. Ohio singled and stole second to open the frame and get a runner into scoring position. After Army tallied the first out, the Bobcats notched another single to bring home the run.
FACTS & FIGURES
- Army did not register a run on its five hits. Ohio recorded one run on four hits.
- The Bobcats were tagged with the only error in the game.
- The Black Knights left eight runners on base. Ohio stranded three.
UP NEXT
- Army welcomes Stony Brook on Tuesday for its home opener.
- First pitch for that contest is 3 p.m. at Doubleday Field
- Live stats will be available at the start.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: J. Liberator (2-2)
L: Burggraaf, Daniel (0-1)
S: B. Manis (4)
Batting:
RBI: J. Longo 1
Base Running:
RUNS: M. Richardso 1
SB: J. Longo 1 ; M. Richardso 1
