The Fairfield baseball team was not intimidated by Manhattan, who entered the series with a perfect 17-0 MAAC record.
The Stags were aggressive throughout and loaded the bases several times on Saturday. Unfortunately, they could not get over the hump and score runners when they needed it most.
In the two games combined, Fairfield left a total of 16 men on base and struck out a total of 13 times.
In addition to a strong start from Calabrese, the Stags will need some timely hitting to come away with a win on Sunday.
-Frank Romano
Sunday, May 6, 2007
Thursday, May 3, 2007
Baseball Puts On A Clinic
Fairfield showed quite the offensive prowess in its past two games, hammering a total of 37 hits.
20 came against Sacred Heart, while 17 came against Hartford.
In each game, multiple players had multi-hit games.
To achieve continued success, the entire Fairfield lineup must continue to put the ball in play. In games past, only one or two guys have hit, and the squad has struggled.
While the pitching Wednesday was a little shaky, Doug Ciallella was magnificent on Tuesday. Ciallella's outing was representative of the many quality starts Fairfield pitchers have made so far this year.
Now, it looks as if the offensive pop may have finally returned-hopefully this time, for good.
-Frank Romano
20 came against Sacred Heart, while 17 came against Hartford.
In each game, multiple players had multi-hit games.
To achieve continued success, the entire Fairfield lineup must continue to put the ball in play. In games past, only one or two guys have hit, and the squad has struggled.
While the pitching Wednesday was a little shaky, Doug Ciallella was magnificent on Tuesday. Ciallella's outing was representative of the many quality starts Fairfield pitchers have made so far this year.
Now, it looks as if the offensive pop may have finally returned-hopefully this time, for good.
-Frank Romano
Softball Falls Again
The Stags lost another MAAC matchup this Wednesday against Iona.
As Head Coach Brzezinski said a few games ago, the team really needs to step it up and sweep some of its MAAC games.
The Stags don't seem to be performing as planned.
If the team does not take charge in the upcoming doubleheader against Manhattan, there seems to be little chance that Fairfield will dominate the MAAC postseason.
-Michelle Morrison
As Head Coach Brzezinski said a few games ago, the team really needs to step it up and sweep some of its MAAC games.
The Stags don't seem to be performing as planned.
If the team does not take charge in the upcoming doubleheader against Manhattan, there seems to be little chance that Fairfield will dominate the MAAC postseason.
-Michelle Morrison
Monday, April 30, 2007
Baseball Diamond Notes: Game Three Pitching Something To Build Off
The strong pitching in Fairfield’s third game against Siena was a positive in an otherwise rough weekend.
The Stags received great pitching from Kamintzky and later, Fico. The two allowed five hits and no runs over the entire game.
The first two games did not go as well, as starters Calabrese and Gariano both got tagged with losses.
With the MAAC standings still very close, Fairfield must put together a good showing against top-ranked Manhattan this weekend.
-Frank Romano
The Stags received great pitching from Kamintzky and later, Fico. The two allowed five hits and no runs over the entire game.
The first two games did not go as well, as starters Calabrese and Gariano both got tagged with losses.
With the MAAC standings still very close, Fairfield must put together a good showing against top-ranked Manhattan this weekend.
-Frank Romano
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Baseball Diamond Notes: Slide Continues
Fairfield lost its fifth straight game yesterday, falling to UConn 8-0.
Freshman starter Kevin Fico did not pitch badly. He gave up five runs in six innings, but got no run support.
The most glaring example of the offensive struggles came in the fourth, when the Stags let a one-out, bases loaded situation slip away.
While UConn is a Big East force, Fairfield should be able to execute with runners in scoring position.
Leaving men on base has been one of the team’s biggest problems all year long. To stay competitive, the Stags need to consistently put the ball in play and get men home.
-Frank Romano
Freshman starter Kevin Fico did not pitch badly. He gave up five runs in six innings, but got no run support.
The most glaring example of the offensive struggles came in the fourth, when the Stags let a one-out, bases loaded situation slip away.
While UConn is a Big East force, Fairfield should be able to execute with runners in scoring position.
Leaving men on base has been one of the team’s biggest problems all year long. To stay competitive, the Stags need to consistently put the ball in play and get men home.
-Frank Romano
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Baseball Diamond Notes: Offensive Woes Return
Fairfield’s offense, which had shown signs of life last week against Iona, went into cardiac arrest on Saturday.
Fairfield notched only five hits combined in yesterday’s doubleheader and scored only one run.
The Stags’ hitters made their pitchers look like aces. Clearly they are not, as Canisius entered the series in tenth place in the MAAC.
Despite the setback, Fairfield must salvage the series with a win today in the final game.
To be in playoff contention, the Stags need to get back on track and finish the season strong.
-Frank Romano
Fairfield notched only five hits combined in yesterday’s doubleheader and scored only one run.
The Stags’ hitters made their pitchers look like aces. Clearly they are not, as Canisius entered the series in tenth place in the MAAC.
Despite the setback, Fairfield must salvage the series with a win today in the final game.
To be in playoff contention, the Stags need to get back on track and finish the season strong.
-Frank Romano
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Pitching And Defense Wins Games, But Hitting Helps, Too
In last weekend’s conference series, Fairfield had solid pitching.
This weekend, Fairfield got great pitching again, but this time, they also got great hitting.
The Stags pounded out 18 hits in yesterday’s doubleheader with Iona. Seven different batters got hits in game one, as opposed to three or four, like had been the case for the last several weeks.
11 hits came in game one, while seven came in game two.
The most important improvement was in two-out hitting.
In game one, Fairfield notched all seven of its runs on two outs. Six of them came on legitimate hits, while only one came on a passed ball.
If the Stags want to build off yesterday’s strong performance, they must continue to hit in the clutch.
-Frank Romano
This weekend, Fairfield got great pitching again, but this time, they also got great hitting.
The Stags pounded out 18 hits in yesterday’s doubleheader with Iona. Seven different batters got hits in game one, as opposed to three or four, like had been the case for the last several weeks.
11 hits came in game one, while seven came in game two.
The most important improvement was in two-out hitting.
In game one, Fairfield notched all seven of its runs on two outs. Six of them came on legitimate hits, while only one came on a passed ball.
If the Stags want to build off yesterday’s strong performance, they must continue to hit in the clutch.
-Frank Romano
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Baseball Better than Expected?
We here at The Mirror have been pretty tough on the baseball team all year long. But despite their struggles outside the MAAC conference, they have managed a 6-5 MAAC record so far. That record puts them in fourth place, much higher than the eighth-place finish the MAAC coaches predicted in the pre-season.
The Stags have done it with good pitching, as Ryan Calabrese, a junior who transferred from Nassau Community College this season, and senior Ed Kamitzky have been strong in MAAC play. Freshman Rob Gariano stepped up his game with his shutout of Iona on Saturday.
Fairfield has been winning the games it was supposed to, defeating Iona, who is 3-7 in conference play, twice, and also sweeping 2-7 Niagara. The Stags struggled against the top teams in the conference losing two out of three to second place Le Moyne and being swept by third place St. Peter's.
But their one win against Le Moyne was one of only two losses the Dolphins have had in the MAAC so far.
Fairfield has received good hitting at times, but the bats have also slowed down at key points this season. Junior Peter Allen has been Fairfield's best hitter, leading the team in batting average (.395), RBI (19), and home runs (3).
Allen has reached base safely in 31 straight games as well. He has been one of the top hitters in the conference.
As of April 9, he led the league in slugging percentage and doubles, and was in the top five in on-base percentage.
The baseball season is a long one and the Stags still have 15 MAAC games to play before the MAAC Championships on May 24, but as of now Fairfield is having a better season than most people expected.
-Tom Cleary
The Stags have done it with good pitching, as Ryan Calabrese, a junior who transferred from Nassau Community College this season, and senior Ed Kamitzky have been strong in MAAC play. Freshman Rob Gariano stepped up his game with his shutout of Iona on Saturday.
Fairfield has been winning the games it was supposed to, defeating Iona, who is 3-7 in conference play, twice, and also sweeping 2-7 Niagara. The Stags struggled against the top teams in the conference losing two out of three to second place Le Moyne and being swept by third place St. Peter's.
But their one win against Le Moyne was one of only two losses the Dolphins have had in the MAAC so far.
Fairfield has received good hitting at times, but the bats have also slowed down at key points this season. Junior Peter Allen has been Fairfield's best hitter, leading the team in batting average (.395), RBI (19), and home runs (3).
Allen has reached base safely in 31 straight games as well. He has been one of the top hitters in the conference.
As of April 9, he led the league in slugging percentage and doubles, and was in the top five in on-base percentage.
The baseball season is a long one and the Stags still have 15 MAAC games to play before the MAAC Championships on May 24, but as of now Fairfield is having a better season than most people expected.
-Tom Cleary
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Baseball Diamond Notes: Offense Sputters Yet Again
Fairfield failed to score a run in yesterday’s loss to St. Peter’s, brining its total runs scored this weekend to a meager three.
The offense, which showed signs of life last weekend against Le Moyne, came to a screeching halt.
The Stags struck out nine times and left 11 men on base. They notched only five hits.
In each game of the three-game series, Fairfield had more strikeouts than hits. To be in contention, Fairfield must consistently put the ball in play and get on base.
As of right now, there are only three or four guys swinging the bat well. Now that the Stags’ pitching has really settled in, the bats have to step things up and give them some run support.
-Frank Romano
The offense, which showed signs of life last weekend against Le Moyne, came to a screeching halt.
The Stags struck out nine times and left 11 men on base. They notched only five hits.
In each game of the three-game series, Fairfield had more strikeouts than hits. To be in contention, Fairfield must consistently put the ball in play and get on base.
As of right now, there are only three or four guys swinging the bat well. Now that the Stags’ pitching has really settled in, the bats have to step things up and give them some run support.
-Frank Romano
Sunday, April 8, 2007
Baseball Diamond Notes: Sloppy Defense Compounds Offensive Woes
A handful of errors, coupled with the Stags’ on-again, off-again hitting, has really hurt the squad of late.
In yesterday’s doubleheader against St. Peter’s, Fairfield committed three errors in total. In game one, the lone error did not prove too costly, as the Peacocks went from being up 7-1 to 8-1. The same cannot be said for game two, however.
After jumping ahead 2-0 and then letting the Peacocks tie it up, Fairfield booted a ball to give St. Peter’s the go-ahead run. The error came with one out in the top of the third. The Stags would not recover.
In its last five games, Fairfield has made 11 errors. Four of those five games have been multi-error games. Many of those errors, like the error in yesterday’s game two, proved costly in close situations.
With only three or four guys swinging the bat well lately, the Stags cannot afford to give opponents extra outs. After scoring a whopping 20 runs in the three games prior to yesterday’s twin bill, the Stags notched a meager three runs combined on Saturday.
-Frank Romano
In yesterday’s doubleheader against St. Peter’s, Fairfield committed three errors in total. In game one, the lone error did not prove too costly, as the Peacocks went from being up 7-1 to 8-1. The same cannot be said for game two, however.
After jumping ahead 2-0 and then letting the Peacocks tie it up, Fairfield booted a ball to give St. Peter’s the go-ahead run. The error came with one out in the top of the third. The Stags would not recover.
In its last five games, Fairfield has made 11 errors. Four of those five games have been multi-error games. Many of those errors, like the error in yesterday’s game two, proved costly in close situations.
With only three or four guys swinging the bat well lately, the Stags cannot afford to give opponents extra outs. After scoring a whopping 20 runs in the three games prior to yesterday’s twin bill, the Stags notched a meager three runs combined on Saturday.
-Frank Romano
Friday, April 6, 2007
Baseball Diamond Notes: Offense Improving, But Still Not Consistent
Despite several hot-hitting performances over the past several games, the Stags have yet to be consistent from top to bottom in the lineup.
Brizzolara, Allen and DeSimone have scorched the ball as of late, but they cannot shoulder the entire offensive load.
In yesterday's loss to Fordham, the Stags left 10 runners on base. On Tuesday versus Stony Brook, Fairfield also stranded 10. In the first two games against Le Moyne this past weekend, the Stags combined for 20 strikeouts.
Now that the pitching is really starting to gel, the offense must come together if Fairfield wants to be a true conference threat.
-Frank Romano
Brizzolara, Allen and DeSimone have scorched the ball as of late, but they cannot shoulder the entire offensive load.
In yesterday's loss to Fordham, the Stags left 10 runners on base. On Tuesday versus Stony Brook, Fairfield also stranded 10. In the first two games against Le Moyne this past weekend, the Stags combined for 20 strikeouts.
Now that the pitching is really starting to gel, the offense must come together if Fairfield wants to be a true conference threat.
-Frank Romano
Sunday, April 1, 2007
Softball Taking A Leaf Out Of Charlie Brown's Book
This weekend's games against Niagara just go to show the wishy-washy overtone that has plagued Fairfield softball for the entire season.
Every time we see some spark of life from the team, its drive falls by the wayside. Take yesterday's second game for example: after being beaten down completely in the first three innings, the girls stood up for just long enough to tie the game before sitting back down and watching Niagara score three more runs.
If the Stags plan on doing as well as the pre-season coaches poll predicted, they need to work on their stamina as a team.
-Michelle Morrison
Every time we see some spark of life from the team, its drive falls by the wayside. Take yesterday's second game for example: after being beaten down completely in the first three innings, the girls stood up for just long enough to tie the game before sitting back down and watching Niagara score three more runs.
If the Stags plan on doing as well as the pre-season coaches poll predicted, they need to work on their stamina as a team.
-Michelle Morrison
On Baseball: Defense Coming Together, Despite Offensive Woes
Even though the Stags lost both games to Le Moyne on Saturday, they played very good ball against a team that was picked to finish first in the MAAC this year.
Fairfield showed no signs of intimidation against Le Moyne ace Bobby Blevins. The Stags jumped out in front early with two runs, but struggled at the plate thereafter.
Calabrese put together another quality start. Start after start, he’s proven that you don’t need to mow batters down to be effective. On Saturday, he had only two strikeouts, getting most of his outs on groundballs and flyouts. He makes hitters put the ball in play and it’s effective.
In game two, Gariano let it all hang out, pitching a beauty. The Stags’ bats must rally behind him next time though, as they gave him no support.
20 strikeouts in two games combined is much too high. Fairfield has shown that it can put the ball in play, but it must do so consistently.
-Frank Romano
Fairfield showed no signs of intimidation against Le Moyne ace Bobby Blevins. The Stags jumped out in front early with two runs, but struggled at the plate thereafter.
Calabrese put together another quality start. Start after start, he’s proven that you don’t need to mow batters down to be effective. On Saturday, he had only two strikeouts, getting most of his outs on groundballs and flyouts. He makes hitters put the ball in play and it’s effective.
In game two, Gariano let it all hang out, pitching a beauty. The Stags’ bats must rally behind him next time though, as they gave him no support.
20 strikeouts in two games combined is much too high. Fairfield has shown that it can put the ball in play, but it must do so consistently.
-Frank Romano
Friday, March 30, 2007
After Two Straight Losses, Baseball Must Rebound
In yesterday’s loss to Central Connecticut, the baseball team had as many hits as errors—not a stat you like to have.
Of the Stags’ five hits, two came in the final inning of play.
Against a strong Le Moyne team this weekend, Fairfield cannot afford to give the opposition extra outs. Experienced teams know how to capitalize on mistakes.
The Stags must also consistently put the ball in play and get on base. We know they can hit. They proved it this past weekend with an offensive display in Monday’s Niagara doubleheader.
-Frank Romano
Of the Stags’ five hits, two came in the final inning of play.
Against a strong Le Moyne team this weekend, Fairfield cannot afford to give the opposition extra outs. Experienced teams know how to capitalize on mistakes.
The Stags must also consistently put the ball in play and get on base. We know they can hit. They proved it this past weekend with an offensive display in Monday’s Niagara doubleheader.
-Frank Romano
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Women's Tennis Crushes St. Peter's in MAAC Opener
The Stags women's tennis team made it two for two against St. Peter's for the Fairfield tennis teams by shutting out the Peacocks, 7-0, on Monday in Jersey City, NJ.
Paulina Rys `10 played her first MAAC match at number one singles and faced tough competition from St. Peter's Vanessa Pangikas. Rys won in three sets, 6-4, 5-7, 10-5.
Lauren Bonanno `09, Alexis Accomando `07, Gabriela Davila `09, and Courtney Price `08 all also picked up singles victories. The Stags picked up a sixth singles victory by default, as St. Peter's did not have enough players.
The Stags won the doubles point as the Peahens forfeited the third doubles spot. Fairfield split the matches it did play, as Davila and Rys won at first doubles, but Accomando and Bonanno fell in the second spot.
Fairfield stays on the road, traveling to Storrs, Conn. for a matchup against UConn on Thursday, before returning home for the next five matches, four of which will be against MAAC opponents.
-Tom Cleary
Paulina Rys `10 played her first MAAC match at number one singles and faced tough competition from St. Peter's Vanessa Pangikas. Rys won in three sets, 6-4, 5-7, 10-5.
Lauren Bonanno `09, Alexis Accomando `07, Gabriela Davila `09, and Courtney Price `08 all also picked up singles victories. The Stags picked up a sixth singles victory by default, as St. Peter's did not have enough players.
The Stags won the doubles point as the Peahens forfeited the third doubles spot. Fairfield split the matches it did play, as Davila and Rys won at first doubles, but Accomando and Bonanno fell in the second spot.
Fairfield stays on the road, traveling to Storrs, Conn. for a matchup against UConn on Thursday, before returning home for the next five matches, four of which will be against MAAC opponents.
-Tom Cleary
Men's Tennis Bounces Back With Two Wins
After a tough loss to Hofstra this past week, the Stags men's tennis team bounced back by defeating St. Peter's to open up the MAAC season. Fairfield then knocked off Rhode Island, in Kingston, R.I.
On Sunday the Stags had their first conference match and pulled out a 5-2 victory over the St. Peter's Peacocks in Jersey City, NJ. Jon Fernando `07 led the way with a victory at one singles, 7-6, 6-2 over Cprime Realista of St. Peter's. Despite losses at two and three singles by Ryan Berthod `10 and Zach Morrison `07, Fairfield pulled out the singles victory with wins from Balazs Szilka `08, Chip Palumbo `09, and Glen Gannon `09.
Fairfield swept the doubles points as all three teams defeated the Peacocks.
The Stags had little time to rest, as they had to travel to the University of Rhode Island for a match against URI on Tuesday. Fairfield picked up its second straight victory, this time winning 6-1. Fernando again opened things up with a victory at one singles over URI's top player, Henrik Alstrom, 6-2, 6-1. Berthod fell at two singles, but the other four singles players won their matches.
Fernando and Palumbo won at one doubles and Berthod and Morrison claimed victory at third doubles. Gannon and Szilka were the only team to lose to the Rams.
Fairfield, now 7-5 overall on the season, is back in action right away as the team returns home to play its first home outdoor match, against Fordham, at 3:00 on Thurs. March 29. The Stags are home for the next six matches, all but two against MAAC opponents.
-Tom Cleary
On Sunday the Stags had their first conference match and pulled out a 5-2 victory over the St. Peter's Peacocks in Jersey City, NJ. Jon Fernando `07 led the way with a victory at one singles, 7-6, 6-2 over Cprime Realista of St. Peter's. Despite losses at two and three singles by Ryan Berthod `10 and Zach Morrison `07, Fairfield pulled out the singles victory with wins from Balazs Szilka `08, Chip Palumbo `09, and Glen Gannon `09.
Fairfield swept the doubles points as all three teams defeated the Peacocks.
The Stags had little time to rest, as they had to travel to the University of Rhode Island for a match against URI on Tuesday. Fairfield picked up its second straight victory, this time winning 6-1. Fernando again opened things up with a victory at one singles over URI's top player, Henrik Alstrom, 6-2, 6-1. Berthod fell at two singles, but the other four singles players won their matches.
Fernando and Palumbo won at one doubles and Berthod and Morrison claimed victory at third doubles. Gannon and Szilka were the only team to lose to the Rams.
Fairfield, now 7-5 overall on the season, is back in action right away as the team returns home to play its first home outdoor match, against Fordham, at 3:00 on Thurs. March 29. The Stags are home for the next six matches, all but two against MAAC opponents.
-Tom Cleary
Softball breaks out their bats against Yale
Today's games against Yale were definitely a morale booster for Stag softball. Even though the team only won one game, both were very close scores.
The most important part of today's win was that the Stags showed they could come out hard on offense. Four different players (Ringnalda '07, Griswold '10, D'Alessandro '08 and Trifolis '10) logged home runs, not to mention the many other players who managed to get on base and hold their own.
The result of the second game shows a growing trend for the team in that how they start the game is usually how they end it: when they come out strong at the start they usually finish off well, but a few errors in the first two innings means trouble.
Overall today was definitely a positive for the Stags: beating an Ivy League team that had been on a 6 game winning streak would improve anyone's outlook.
We'll see if the Stags can hold onto this attitude as they move into Saturday's games against Niagara.
-Michelle Morrison
The most important part of today's win was that the Stags showed they could come out hard on offense. Four different players (Ringnalda '07, Griswold '10, D'Alessandro '08 and Trifolis '10) logged home runs, not to mention the many other players who managed to get on base and hold their own.
The result of the second game shows a growing trend for the team in that how they start the game is usually how they end it: when they come out strong at the start they usually finish off well, but a few errors in the first two innings means trouble.
Overall today was definitely a positive for the Stags: beating an Ivy League team that had been on a 6 game winning streak would improve anyone's outlook.
We'll see if the Stags can hold onto this attitude as they move into Saturday's games against Niagara.
-Michelle Morrison
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Softball Goes 1-2, Borst Wins MAAC Rookie Of The Week
The Stags had a disappointing weekend, going only 1-2 and dropping to 4-12 on the year.
After a 5-3 win against Stony Brook, the Stags dropped their next two to Long Island and Quinnipiac.
However, they have still not played a game at home and the MAAC schedule opens this weekend at Fairfield. Hopefully, this will change the Stags' fortunes.
There were some bright spots, though. Freshman Meghan Borst led the way, battting .429 for the week, recording an ERA of 2.79 and earning a save. For her efforts, she was named the MAAC Softball Rookie of the Week in addition to being named to the Stony Brook Invitational All-Tournament Team.
Junior Julia Jacoby was also named to the All-Tournament team. Jacoby is hitting .420 for the year.
One concern for the Stags is their offense, as they are only hitting .241 as a team and have scored only 49 runs in 16 games. Fairfield's opponents are holding the Stags to a 2.19 ERA, while the Stags are yielding a 5.89 ERA.
-Chris Simmons
After a 5-3 win against Stony Brook, the Stags dropped their next two to Long Island and Quinnipiac.
However, they have still not played a game at home and the MAAC schedule opens this weekend at Fairfield. Hopefully, this will change the Stags' fortunes.
There were some bright spots, though. Freshman Meghan Borst led the way, battting .429 for the week, recording an ERA of 2.79 and earning a save. For her efforts, she was named the MAAC Softball Rookie of the Week in addition to being named to the Stony Brook Invitational All-Tournament Team.
Junior Julia Jacoby was also named to the All-Tournament team. Jacoby is hitting .420 for the year.
One concern for the Stags is their offense, as they are only hitting .241 as a team and have scored only 49 runs in 16 games. Fairfield's opponents are holding the Stags to a 2.19 ERA, while the Stags are yielding a 5.89 ERA.
-Chris Simmons
Crew Places Well At Murphy Cup
The women's crew team was competitive during its trip to Philadelphia this past Saturday to race in the Murphy Cup.
The novice 8 took fifth in its heat with a time of 6:10.87. The Naval Academy won the race. The novices were lead by coxswain Therese Stallard, Emily Petrow, Alysse Merullo, Diana Wescott and Mary McGrath.
The varsity 8 placed fourth behind Bucknell, Dowling and Lehigh with a time of 6:21.07. The varstiy crew consisted of coxswain Daria Anuszkiewicz, Liz Ulles, Sam Rosen, Lindsay Ryan, Mary Crowley, Sara LaFouci, Jessica Braveman, Rebecca Bowes and Mallory Reimers.
Fairfield will return in two weeks in the Knecht Cup in Camden, N.J.
-Chris Simmons
The novice 8 took fifth in its heat with a time of 6:10.87. The Naval Academy won the race. The novices were lead by coxswain Therese Stallard, Emily Petrow, Alysse Merullo, Diana Wescott and Mary McGrath.
The varsity 8 placed fourth behind Bucknell, Dowling and Lehigh with a time of 6:21.07. The varstiy crew consisted of coxswain Daria Anuszkiewicz, Liz Ulles, Sam Rosen, Lindsay Ryan, Mary Crowley, Sara LaFouci, Jessica Braveman, Rebecca Bowes and Mallory Reimers.
Fairfield will return in two weeks in the Knecht Cup in Camden, N.J.
-Chris Simmons
Softball Preview: Fairfield vs. Yale
Here’s what the softball team is looking forward to in tomorrow’s game versus Yale:
Yale:
Record of 12-2 overall
Only losses to Cleveland State and Butler
Fantastic fielding
Have not given up more than 3 runs in any game so far, total of 23
Very young team: only 3 seniors and 2 juniors
Currently on a 6 game winning streak
Tomorrow is the last game before Yale begins Ivy League play
Key players: Aracelis Torres ’08, Tracy Timm ’10, Megan Enyeart ‘19
Fairfield:
Record of 4-11 overall
Wins against Appalachian State, Miami, Iona, Stony Brook
Recent streak of fielding errors
Heavy on freshman and juniors
Coming off a loss to Quinnipiac
Pattern: start the game off slowly, rush to catch up at the end
Key players: Cagney Ringnalda ’07, Meghan Borst ’10, Julia Jacoby ’08, Erin Frank ‘08
-Michelle
Yale:
Record of 12-2 overall
Only losses to Cleveland State and Butler
Fantastic fielding
Have not given up more than 3 runs in any game so far, total of 23
Very young team: only 3 seniors and 2 juniors
Currently on a 6 game winning streak
Tomorrow is the last game before Yale begins Ivy League play
Key players: Aracelis Torres ’08, Tracy Timm ’10, Megan Enyeart ‘19
Fairfield:
Record of 4-11 overall
Wins against Appalachian State, Miami, Iona, Stony Brook
Recent streak of fielding errors
Heavy on freshman and juniors
Coming off a loss to Quinnipiac
Pattern: start the game off slowly, rush to catch up at the end
Key players: Cagney Ringnalda ’07, Meghan Borst ’10, Julia Jacoby ’08, Erin Frank ‘08
-Michelle
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Softball Takes One, Leaves Two
This weekend the Fairfield softball team headed out to Stony Brook, N.Y., for three games in the Stony Brook Invitational.
The girls started out well, posting at 5-3 victory against host school Stony Brook early Saturday morning. Once again, Julia Jacoby '08 stepped up at the plate for the Stags, slamming a two-run double in the second. Cagney Ringnalda '07 pitched the majority of the game before passing off the glove to Meghan Borst '10.
Things went downhill from there, as the team moved on to a noontime matchup against Long Island. Fairfield let up nine runs before it was able to return three, but a last-ditch effort was not enough and left the score at 9-3.
It was deja vu all over again on Sunday, as the team faced off against Quinnipiac University and let up 10 runs in the first inning. Jacoby, Borst, Breanne Morschauser '08 and Kristie Trifiolis '10 all struck back, but the game ended at 12-6.
The team is back in action on Wednesday against Yale.
-Michelle Morrison
The girls started out well, posting at 5-3 victory against host school Stony Brook early Saturday morning. Once again, Julia Jacoby '08 stepped up at the plate for the Stags, slamming a two-run double in the second. Cagney Ringnalda '07 pitched the majority of the game before passing off the glove to Meghan Borst '10.
Things went downhill from there, as the team moved on to a noontime matchup against Long Island. Fairfield let up nine runs before it was able to return three, but a last-ditch effort was not enough and left the score at 9-3.
It was deja vu all over again on Sunday, as the team faced off against Quinnipiac University and let up 10 runs in the first inning. Jacoby, Borst, Breanne Morschauser '08 and Kristie Trifiolis '10 all struck back, but the game ended at 12-6.
The team is back in action on Wednesday against Yale.
-Michelle Morrison
Baseball's MAAC Win Just What the Doctor Ordered
After losing its last seven games, Fairfield entered today's game against Niagara needing a win. The Stags got just that, beating the Niagara Purple Eagles 1-0 in a shutout pitching performance by Calabrese.
While Fairfield is 2-8 overall, it is now 1-0 in conference play, and that's what matters.
The Stags are a young team, so learning how to play as a unit will take time. Today's strong defensive play is definitely a sign of improvement.
After all, pitching and defense wins games.
-Frank Romano
While Fairfield is 2-8 overall, it is now 1-0 in conference play, and that's what matters.
The Stags are a young team, so learning how to play as a unit will take time. Today's strong defensive play is definitely a sign of improvement.
After all, pitching and defense wins games.
-Frank Romano
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Softball Finishes Aztec Invitational With 2-3 Record
The Fairfield softball team finished up its weekend in San Diego with an overall record of 2-3. The Stags started the weekend well, defeating Miami (OH) and Iona, but suffered losses to Fordham and San Diego State on Saturday.
Today, the girls fell to the University of Utah in a heartbreaking shutout, 10-0.
Despite many base hits and opportunities, the Stags couldn't take it the whole way against Utah pitcher Karina Cannon.
Julia Jacoby '08 Erin Frank '08 were the only sources of offense on the day. Each connected for a single, but remainded stranded on the basepaths.
The Stags play this Thursday against Wagner at Alumni Softball Diamond.
-Michelle Morrison
Today, the girls fell to the University of Utah in a heartbreaking shutout, 10-0.
Despite many base hits and opportunities, the Stags couldn't take it the whole way against Utah pitcher Karina Cannon.
Julia Jacoby '08 Erin Frank '08 were the only sources of offense on the day. Each connected for a single, but remainded stranded on the basepaths.
The Stags play this Thursday against Wagner at Alumni Softball Diamond.
-Michelle Morrison
Baseball Winless In Florida
The outcome of Fairfield baseball’s Spring Break trip wasn’t all that bright, despite spending the week in the Sunshine State.
After losing their first three games in Florida earlier in the week, the Stags finished the trip with losses to Miami (OH), Vermont and Dartmouth. Friday’s game against Army got rained out in the fifth. The Stags fell to 1-8 overall.
On Wednesday against Miami, Fairfield scored early — but not often. The Stags started off with a bang, scoring two runs in the first inning. They would not score again.
The Redhawks scored five in the third, then finished it off with two runs in the sixth.
This pattern continued in the second game of the day, versus Vermont.
After the Stags jumped ahead with a 2-0 lead in the first, it looked as though they would continue their great play from Monday, when they lost to the Catamounts in 11 strong innings.
Unfortunately, unlike in Monday’s game, the pitching and hitting were not there. Vermont went on to pound out 12 runs over the course of the game, for a final score of 12-3.
Fairfield’s scoring drought continued in Thursday’s game against Dartmouth. Junior Ryan Calabrese pitched six strong innings, but the Stags’ bats could only put one run on the board.
Calabrese allowed two runs, one of which was unearned, before handing the game over to senior reliever Michael Colucci. Colucci gave up two runs in three innings of work for a final score of 4-1.
Senior pitcher Ed Kamintzky put together a quality outing on Friday before the rain fell, giving up two hits in four and one-third innings. The game was tied at 0-0.
Fairfield will look to build off these positive pitching performances come next week. The Stags take on St. John’s on Tuesday, Central Connecticut State on Wednesday, and Quinnipiac on Thursday. Fairfield begins its first weekend conference series this Saturday versus Niagara.
-Frank Romano
After losing their first three games in Florida earlier in the week, the Stags finished the trip with losses to Miami (OH), Vermont and Dartmouth. Friday’s game against Army got rained out in the fifth. The Stags fell to 1-8 overall.
On Wednesday against Miami, Fairfield scored early — but not often. The Stags started off with a bang, scoring two runs in the first inning. They would not score again.
The Redhawks scored five in the third, then finished it off with two runs in the sixth.
This pattern continued in the second game of the day, versus Vermont.
After the Stags jumped ahead with a 2-0 lead in the first, it looked as though they would continue their great play from Monday, when they lost to the Catamounts in 11 strong innings.
Unfortunately, unlike in Monday’s game, the pitching and hitting were not there. Vermont went on to pound out 12 runs over the course of the game, for a final score of 12-3.
Fairfield’s scoring drought continued in Thursday’s game against Dartmouth. Junior Ryan Calabrese pitched six strong innings, but the Stags’ bats could only put one run on the board.
Calabrese allowed two runs, one of which was unearned, before handing the game over to senior reliever Michael Colucci. Colucci gave up two runs in three innings of work for a final score of 4-1.
Senior pitcher Ed Kamintzky put together a quality outing on Friday before the rain fell, giving up two hits in four and one-third innings. The game was tied at 0-0.
Fairfield will look to build off these positive pitching performances come next week. The Stags take on St. John’s on Tuesday, Central Connecticut State on Wednesday, and Quinnipiac on Thursday. Fairfield begins its first weekend conference series this Saturday versus Niagara.
-Frank Romano
Stags Fall 7-5, 7-2 In St. Paddy's Day Matchups
The luck of the Irish was not with the Fairfield softball team this Saint Patrick's day.
The girls lost both their games in the Aztec Invitational, sinking 7-5 against Fordham and 7-2 against San Diego State.
The Stags faced Fordham first. By the bottom of the fourth, they had jumped out to an early lead of 5-0. Fordham struck back in the fifth, driving in seven runs, five of which came on a Fairfield fielding error.
The girls managed to put a few runners on base over the next innings, but failed to round the full diamond, leaving the score at 7-5.
At 10 p.m., Fairfield squared off against the host of the Aztec Invitational, San Diego State.
For the first half of the game neither team seemed to dominate, as the only run scored came in the second inning on a strategic bunt by San Diego State.
As the game went on, San Diego State pitcher Christina Ross continued to thwart the Stag offensive effort, striking out one Fairfield batter after the other.
The Stags threw in a last ditch effort in the top of the seventh, when freshman Meghan Borst slammed a home run to bring herself and Breanne Morschauser '08 around the bases. This was not enough however, and the game ended at 7-2.
-Michelle Morrison
The girls lost both their games in the Aztec Invitational, sinking 7-5 against Fordham and 7-2 against San Diego State.
The Stags faced Fordham first. By the bottom of the fourth, they had jumped out to an early lead of 5-0. Fordham struck back in the fifth, driving in seven runs, five of which came on a Fairfield fielding error.
The girls managed to put a few runners on base over the next innings, but failed to round the full diamond, leaving the score at 7-5.
At 10 p.m., Fairfield squared off against the host of the Aztec Invitational, San Diego State.
For the first half of the game neither team seemed to dominate, as the only run scored came in the second inning on a strategic bunt by San Diego State.
As the game went on, San Diego State pitcher Christina Ross continued to thwart the Stag offensive effort, striking out one Fairfield batter after the other.
The Stags threw in a last ditch effort in the top of the seventh, when freshman Meghan Borst slammed a home run to bring herself and Breanne Morschauser '08 around the bases. This was not enough however, and the game ended at 7-2.
-Michelle Morrison
Friday, March 16, 2007
Softball Wins Two
The Stags opened the Aztec Classic with two wins on Friday, the first over Miami (OH) and the second in the nightcap versus Iona.
The first game was close throughout as Miami (OH) and Fairfield traded scores. Eventually, the Stags broke through with a two-run inning in the top of the fourth, only to have the Redhawks come back to score four in the bottom of the sixth to take a 5-4 lead. However, Fairfield was able to put two on the board in the top of the seventh and hold Miami to get the win. Senior Cagney Ringnalda pitched the entire game and had a pair of hits as well.
In the nightcap, Fairfield beat previously undefeated Iona by the score of 6-5. The Stags were behind early 5-1, but were able to put runs on the board in each of the last three innings to come back. They won on a single by freshman Meghan Borst with one out in the bottom of the seventh inning. Borst also pitched the last four innings to record the win.
Fairfield will continue to play in the tournament on Saturday against Fordham and San Diego State.
-Chris Simmons
The first game was close throughout as Miami (OH) and Fairfield traded scores. Eventually, the Stags broke through with a two-run inning in the top of the fourth, only to have the Redhawks come back to score four in the bottom of the sixth to take a 5-4 lead. However, Fairfield was able to put two on the board in the top of the seventh and hold Miami to get the win. Senior Cagney Ringnalda pitched the entire game and had a pair of hits as well.
In the nightcap, Fairfield beat previously undefeated Iona by the score of 6-5. The Stags were behind early 5-1, but were able to put runs on the board in each of the last three innings to come back. They won on a single by freshman Meghan Borst with one out in the bottom of the seventh inning. Borst also pitched the last four innings to record the win.
Fairfield will continue to play in the tournament on Saturday against Fordham and San Diego State.
-Chris Simmons
Monday, March 5, 2007
Baseball Opening Weekend Recap
The Stags started the 2007 season with Delaware State this weekend, winning one-out-of three. While the pitching may not have been as solid as Fairfield would have hoped, the Stags will take plenty of positives with them into the week ahead. Here’s a performance breakdown:
WHO'S HOT
-the bats
WHO'S HOT
-the bats
- -Fairfield tallied 31 hits in the series. Of those hits, 4 were home runs and 4 were doubles.
-Peter Allen
- -The junior DH is batting .500 (6 for 12) so far.
-David Dudish
- -The freshman 3B already has 5 RBIs on the year.
WHO'S NOT
-the defense
- -Fairfield gave up 23 runs over the three games.
-Frank Romano
Softball Opening Weekend Recap
The Stags started the 2007 season this weekend, going 1-4 at the Tar Heel Invitational in Chapel Hill, N.C. While the pitching and offense may not have been as strong as Fairfield would have liked, the Stags will look to build off the positives and improve on the negatives. Here’s a performance breakdown:
WHO'S HOT
-Casey Ringnalda
WHO'S HOT
-Casey Ringnalda
- -The senior P started three of the five games. While she comes out of the weekend with a 1-2 record, she tallied 12 strikeouts in 18 innings of work.
-Erin Frank
- -The junior C went 2 for 3 in the final game against Appalachian State.
-Meghan Borst
- -The freshman P went the final 3 innings vs. Appalachian State, allowing 0 hits and 0 runs for the save.
WHO'S NOT
-the bats
- -The Stags tallied just 4 runs in 35 innings of play
-Frank Romano
Sunday, March 4, 2007
Men's Tennis Picks Up Third Win of Season
The Stags bounced back from a 7-0 loss to Boston College last week to pick up a victory over Monmouth, 4-3.
The Stags picked up the doubles point with wins by No. 1 doubles Jonathan Fernando `07 and Chip Palumbo `09 and No. 3 doubles, Zachary Morrison `07 and Glen Gannon `08.
Fairfield fell behind 3-1 after Fernando, Ryan Berthod `10, and Palumbo all lost their singles matches. Balazs Szikla `08 and Gannon each picked up wins to even the score at 3, and then Morrison picked up a win to give the Stags the match.
The Stags will now head to Florida for Spring Break, where they will play four matches.
-Tom Cleary
The Stags picked up the doubles point with wins by No. 1 doubles Jonathan Fernando `07 and Chip Palumbo `09 and No. 3 doubles, Zachary Morrison `07 and Glen Gannon `08.
Fairfield fell behind 3-1 after Fernando, Ryan Berthod `10, and Palumbo all lost their singles matches. Balazs Szikla `08 and Gannon each picked up wins to even the score at 3, and then Morrison picked up a win to give the Stags the match.
The Stags will now head to Florida for Spring Break, where they will play four matches.
-Tom Cleary
Baseball Drops Series Finale to Deleware State
The Stags fell to 1-2 on the season and dropped their opening series to Delaware State with a 9-3 loss at Soldier Field in Delaware.
Freshman pitcher Robert Gariano made his first career start and pitched 3 innings in the loss. Gariano allowed six runs on five hits, but just three of those runs were earned, as Fairfield committed three errors in the first two innings. Gariano had trouble with control in the first, allowing two passed balls.
Delaware State starter Josh Schmidt shut down the Stags offense for six innings, allowing just five hits and one run, while striking out six.
Sophomore second baseman Dave Jermaine led the Fairfield offense, going 3-5 with a RBI.
The Stags return to the northeast for a game at Hartford, before traveling to Bradenton, Fla. for seven games during spring break.
-Tom Cleary
Freshman pitcher Robert Gariano made his first career start and pitched 3 innings in the loss. Gariano allowed six runs on five hits, but just three of those runs were earned, as Fairfield committed three errors in the first two innings. Gariano had trouble with control in the first, allowing two passed balls.
Delaware State starter Josh Schmidt shut down the Stags offense for six innings, allowing just five hits and one run, while striking out six.
Sophomore second baseman Dave Jermaine led the Fairfield offense, going 3-5 with a RBI.
The Stags return to the northeast for a game at Hartford, before traveling to Bradenton, Fla. for seven games during spring break.
-Tom Cleary
Fairfield Softball Strikes Out Against Princeton
Continuing a depressing trend for the weekend, the Fairfield softball team fell to Princeton University
The game was part of the Tar Heel Invitational, a tournament held at UNC Chapel Hill. Seven schools were in attendance: Appalachian State, Rutgers,Liberty , Marshall , Rhode Island , Princeton and UNC.
On the mound for the Stags, Casey Ringnalda ’07 pitched a decent game, securing five strikeouts.
The team dominated the game until the 5th inning, mostly due to an excellent defensive effort. Julia Jacoby ’08 scored for the Stags in the bottom of the 3rd off a single from Riannon Thomas ‘08.
In the 5th, the game started going downhill as Princeton secured two runs whileFairfield
This left the game at a 2-2 standoff until the top of the 7th, whenPrinceton ’s Kelsey Quist made it home off a hit from Beth Dalmut.
The Stags are back in action on March 14th, away againstSan Diego
-Michelle Morrison
The game was part of the Tar Heel Invitational, a tournament held at UNC Chapel Hill. Seven schools were in attendance: Appalachian State, Rutgers,
On the mound for the Stags, Casey Ringnalda ’07 pitched a decent game, securing five strikeouts.
The team dominated the game until the 5th inning, mostly due to an excellent defensive effort. Julia Jacoby ’08 scored for the Stags in the bottom of the 3rd off a single from Riannon Thomas ‘08.
In the 5th, the game started going downhill as Princeton secured two runs while
This left the game at a 2-2 standoff until the top of the 7th, when
The Stags are back in action on March 14th, away against
-Michelle Morrison
Baseball Wins One, Loses One vs. Delaware State
Fairfield lost its first Saturday game against Delaware State, 8-6, but won the second, 9-6.
Senior Ed Kamintzky got the loss in Game One, while junior transfer Ryan Calabrese got the win in Game Two.
The Stags' offense was firing on all cylinders, as the squad combined for a whopping 21 hits over the two games.
-Frank Romano
Senior Ed Kamintzky got the loss in Game One, while junior transfer Ryan Calabrese got the win in Game Two.
The Stags' offense was firing on all cylinders, as the squad combined for a whopping 21 hits over the two games.
-Frank Romano
Softball Falls to Liberty in Second Game of Invitational
Fairfield lost to Liberty University, 8-0 Friday night in its second game of the Tar Heel Invitational. Stags’ pitcher Jen Gilbert got the loss, while the Flames’ Terra Lowe got the victory.
After scratching out only one hit against North Carolina Friday afternoon, the Stags again went quiet at the plate. Fairfield scratched out only one hit against the Flames, who racked up 12.
Gilbert gave up six runs in 1 and 2/3 innings of work. Lowe pitched a gem for five solid innings, striking out six.
Fairfield’s only hit came from 2B Riannon Thomas, who singled in the fourth.
-Frank Romano
After scratching out only one hit against North Carolina Friday afternoon, the Stags again went quiet at the plate. Fairfield scratched out only one hit against the Flames, who racked up 12.
Gilbert gave up six runs in 1 and 2/3 innings of work. Lowe pitched a gem for five solid innings, striking out six.
Fairfield’s only hit came from 2B Riannon Thomas, who singled in the fourth.
-Frank Romano
Saturday, March 3, 2007
Baseball Weekend Series Preview: Fairfield vs. Deleware State
Site: Soldeir Field, Dover, Del.
Time: Sat. 12 and 3 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.
FAIRFIELD
0-0 Overall
0-0 MAAC Conference
PITCHING PROBABLES
Sat. Game 1: E. Kamintzky (LHP)
Sat. Game 2: R. Gariano (RHP)
Sun: R. Calabrese (RHP)
PROBABLE STARTERS
Philip Espinosa, C, 5-10, Sr.
Michael Joyce, 1B, 6-1, So.
Dave Jermine, 2B, 5-7, So.
David Dudish, 3B, 6-2, Fr.
Albie DeSimone, SS, 5-11, Jr.
Jason Rago, LF, 6-1, Fr.
Bill Rafferty, CF, 6-1, Fr.
Brian Rudolph, RF, 6-4, Jr.
Peter Allen, DH, 6-2, Jr.
DELAWARE STATE
1-6 Overall
0-0 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
PITCHING PROBABLES
Sat. Game 1: T. Tevis (LHP, 0-1, 4.26 ERA)
Sat. Game 2: D. Perkins (RHP, 0-2, 6.39 ERA)
Sun: JR McAllister (RHP, 1-1, 10.38 ERA)
-Frank Romano
Time: Sat. 12 and 3 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.
FAIRFIELD
0-0 Overall
0-0 MAAC Conference
PITCHING PROBABLES
Sat. Game 1: E. Kamintzky (LHP)
Sat. Game 2: R. Gariano (RHP)
Sun: R. Calabrese (RHP)
PROBABLE STARTERS
Philip Espinosa, C, 5-10, Sr.
Michael Joyce, 1B, 6-1, So.
Dave Jermine, 2B, 5-7, So.
David Dudish, 3B, 6-2, Fr.
Albie DeSimone, SS, 5-11, Jr.
Jason Rago, LF, 6-1, Fr.
Bill Rafferty, CF, 6-1, Fr.
Brian Rudolph, RF, 6-4, Jr.
Peter Allen, DH, 6-2, Jr.
DELAWARE STATE
1-6 Overall
0-0 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
PITCHING PROBABLES
Sat. Game 1: T. Tevis (LHP, 0-1, 4.26 ERA)
Sat. Game 2: D. Perkins (RHP, 0-2, 6.39 ERA)
Sun: JR McAllister (RHP, 1-1, 10.38 ERA)
-Frank Romano
Friday, March 2, 2007
Softball Falls to North Carolina, 1-0
The softball team lost its first outing of the year today against North Carolina, 1-0. The game took place at Chapel Hill as part of the Tar Heel Invitational. Stag senior pitcher Cagney Ringnalda got the loss, while Tar Heel sophomore pitcher Lisa Norris got the win.
Ringnalda gave up four hits and struck out six in a full seven innings of work. North Carolina’s lone run came in the second off two clean hits and a fielder’s choice.
Norris took care of business after that, ultimately giving up one hit and striking out 13 on her way to a complete game.
Fairfield’s only hit came from 3B Dani Griswold, who tripled in the second inning.
The Stags continue their tournament play on Saturday, taking on Rutgers at 2:30 p.m. and Appalachian State at 7 p.m.
-Frank Romano
Ringnalda gave up four hits and struck out six in a full seven innings of work. North Carolina’s lone run came in the second off two clean hits and a fielder’s choice.
Norris took care of business after that, ultimately giving up one hit and striking out 13 on her way to a complete game.
Fairfield’s only hit came from 3B Dani Griswold, who tripled in the second inning.
The Stags continue their tournament play on Saturday, taking on Rutgers at 2:30 p.m. and Appalachian State at 7 p.m.
-Frank Romano
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Men's Tennis Falls Short to Boston College
Fairfield Men’s Tennis team was just short of a three game winning streak, but fell to
The Stags saw strong performances from senior Jonathan Fernando and freshman Ryan Berthod. While both lost in their doubles and singles match, the matches were all close.
-Mary Therese Church
On the Court: Women's Tennis Wrap-Up
After coming off of two strong wins, the Stags lost their first match of the season, 5-2, on Saturday to the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). The loss brings
The Stags struggled in their three sets of doubles, but had a comeback during the singles rounds. Both Lauren Bonanno ‘09 and Dana Postupack ’10 were victorious beating their opponents in only two sets.
The Stags continue to bare the weather, practicing indoors and hoping to regain their winning season.
-Mary Therese Church
Friday, February 23, 2007
Diamond Notes
With about a week to go until opening day, the Stags are getting ready for some baseball action. After holding workouts in the early fall, Fairfield hit the gym for the winter. Hitters did indoor batting practice and pitchers and catchers practiced their routines.
Pitchers have thrown live the last three weeks. Thanks to the mild weather, the squad has already been outside about 10 tens. Players have done defensive and conditioning work on the turf.
Coach Slosar and I sat down recently to talk baseball and discuss his expectations for the upcoming season. Here are some of his key points:
Depth
-this year’s squad is balanced throughout
-predominately a junior/freshman team
-multiple starters and relievers expected to deliver quality outings
-guys who can run and guys who can hit for power
Offense
-new additions will add some pop to lineup
Defense
-Stags are known for solid defense, but with young squad, waiting to see how pans out
-pitchers expected to take pressure off defense, strike guys out, keep team in games
Goals for Early March Games
-get a look at a lot of new talent
-build off good competition at various positions
-play well
The Stags’ first game is March 3 at Delaware State. Once MAAC play starts in the spring, the Stags regularly play three games on weekends. Coach Slosar said he is confident in the team and is not worried about the schedule.
“With our preparation and conditioning, we expect to be prepared for it,” he said.
-Frank Romano
Pitchers have thrown live the last three weeks. Thanks to the mild weather, the squad has already been outside about 10 tens. Players have done defensive and conditioning work on the turf.
Coach Slosar and I sat down recently to talk baseball and discuss his expectations for the upcoming season. Here are some of his key points:
Depth
-this year’s squad is balanced throughout
-predominately a junior/freshman team
-multiple starters and relievers expected to deliver quality outings
-guys who can run and guys who can hit for power
Offense
-new additions will add some pop to lineup
Defense
-Stags are known for solid defense, but with young squad, waiting to see how pans out
-pitchers expected to take pressure off defense, strike guys out, keep team in games
Goals for Early March Games
-get a look at a lot of new talent
-build off good competition at various positions
-play well
The Stags’ first game is March 3 at Delaware State. Once MAAC play starts in the spring, the Stags regularly play three games on weekends. Coach Slosar said he is confident in the team and is not worried about the schedule.
“With our preparation and conditioning, we expect to be prepared for it,” he said.
-Frank Romano
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Spring Sports Look Ahead: Baseball
Don't let Fairfield's # 8 spot on this year's MAAC Preseason Poll fool you.
The 2007 Stags have a talented group of young ballplayers and a strong foundation of returning players.
There are 17 new players in total, and most are freshmen.
The program will look to build off this core of young talent in years to come.
The MAAC coaches also picked the Fairfield men's basketball team to finish toward the low end of the rankings -- ninth to be exact -- and look at where the Stags are now!
-Frank Romano
The 2007 Stags have a talented group of young ballplayers and a strong foundation of returning players.
There are 17 new players in total, and most are freshmen.
The program will look to build off this core of young talent in years to come.
The MAAC coaches also picked the Fairfield men's basketball team to finish toward the low end of the rankings -- ninth to be exact -- and look at where the Stags are now!
-Frank Romano
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Former Stags' lefty Dugan traded to River City Rascals
Tim Dugan `05, one of the most accomplished pitchers in Fairfield history, will play the 2007 season with the River City Rascals, a Frontier League team based in O'Fallon, Mo. Dugan spent the 2006 season with the North Shore Spirit of the Can-Am League, where he had a 3.14 ERA in 28.2 innings, out of the bullpen.
Dugan was traded for shortstop Mike Cockrell.
Dugan is third all-time in Fairfield school history in strikeouts with 189 and is in the top ten for wins as well.
The Rascals season starts on May 25. The 23 year old Dugan is one of only two lefties on the Rascals staff.
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