Game 1 Box Score
Game 2 Box Score
BRIDGEWATER, Mass. – In MASCAC baseball
action, the host Bears of Bridgewater State College split a
doubleheader with Worcester State this afternoon from Alumni Park
in Bridgewater. The Bears shutout the Lancers in game one, 2-0,
behind a sensational complete game pitching performance by senior
Martin Anderson (Meriden, CT). Worcester came back
to take the nightcap by a margin of 6-4.
With the split, Bridgewater is now 8-3 on the season while
Worcester checks in at 6-9. The doubleheader was the conference
opener for the two teams as they are both 1-1 in the MASCAC
standings.
In game one, Anderson went the distance allowing just two hits
while striking out six. He threw just 74 pitches and did not walk a
batter. The win was his first since April 23, 2006 versus Mass.
Maritime as he missed all of last season due to injury.
Anderson (1-1) retired the first seven batters he faced before
giving up an infield single in the third inning. After Worcester
picked up their second hit of the game with a one-out line drive
single in the fifth, Anderson set down the last eight batters in a
row to end the game.
Sophomore Mark Claffey (Bellingham, MA-3B) scored
Bridgewater State’s first run on a sacrifice fly by junior
Kelly LaDow (East Falmouth, MA-C) in the third
inning. Junior Kenny Downey (Braintree, MA-2B)
crossed the plate for BSC’s second run in the fourth on an
RBI single by freshman Steven Lambert (Milton,
MA-RF).
Sophomore Joey Lucier (Brockton, MA) took the loss
on the mound for the Lancers. Lucier (0-2) also went the distance
allowing two runs while scattering eight hits. Lucier struck out
four while also giving up two walks.
In game two, Bridgewater State jumped on the board early with a 3-0
lead in the top of the second highlighted by an RBI single by
Downey and a sacrifice fly by junior Brad Koneski
(North Dighton, MA-OF)
Worcester State responded with a pair of runs over the next two
innings. Freshman Corey Abbrascia (Shrewsbury,
MA-CF) scored in the second on an RBI ground-out by sophomore
Nick Dortona (Revere, MA-3B) and then sophomore
Nick Caparell (North Attleboro, MA) plated a run
in the bottom of the third with a single.
The Lancers took the 4-3 lead in the fourth. Senior Chris
Logan (Spencer, MA-C) singled in sophomore Ryan
Laprade (Leominster, MA-2B) and then Logan scored from
first on an RBI double by senior Chris Gusha
(Rutland, MA-RF).
The Bears tied the game 4-4 when senior J.T.
Mooney (North Attleboro, MA) walked in junior Dave
Kiloski (Lowell, MA-1B) when the bases were loaded in the
top of the sixth. Bridgewater State threatened to score the
go-ahead run with two-outs, but they were unable to capitalize
ending the inning on a ground-out.
Worcester State took the 6-4 lead for good in the bottom of the
sixth when Caparell belted an RBI double, which knocked in a pair
of runs on the play. Junior Mike Hart (Easton,
MA-LF) scored from third on Caparell’s double and Logan added
the insurance run when the centerfielder misplayed the ball in the
outfield.
McBride earned his second win of the season allowing four runs
(three earned) on five hits while striking out ten BSC batters.
McBride (2-1) also allowed four walks. Junior Pat
Good (Hull, MA) picked up his first save of the season
pitching a scoreless inning of relief in the top of the
seventh.
Sophomore Ben Altman (Taunton, MA) was tagged for
the loss in relief of right-handed starter Dave
Liffers (Norwell, MA). Liffers went 3 2/3 innings giving
up four runs (three earned) on nine hits while notching one
strikeout.
Both teams had frustrating games at the plate in the night-cap.
Bridgewater State left eight runners stranded on the bases
while Worcester State left 10 and six in scoring position.
Downey paced the Bears on the afternoon going 4-for-6 with an RBI
and a run scored. Lambert went 3-for-7 while driving in
a run, while Kiloski crossed the plate twice finishing the
doubleheader 2-for-6.
After being shutout in game one, the Lancers responded and were led
by Gusha who went 3-for-4 with an RBI. Logan and Caparell each went
2-for-3 while Logan chipped in with a game-high three runs and
Caparell plated two runs.
The Bears have three non-conference games in the next week. BSC
will play Rhode Island College at 3:30 P.M. on Monday and then
entertain UMass Boston at 3 o’clock on Thursday and Southern
Maine on Friday at 3:30. The Lancers will host Endicott on Tuesday
at 3:30 P.M.
Release written by Steven M. Miller, Jr --- Sports Information Correspondent