Men's Baseball Game Recaps

 

 

 

Mercer Falls to CC of Morris 6-8

 

 

4/27/24

 

West Windsor, NJ-Mercer baseball (27-20) lost to County College of Morris (26-12) 6-8 in seven innings.  Sophomore Ryan Ulisse (Columbus, NJ/Holy Cross) went 3 for 4 with a home run, two runs and RBI and sophomore Tyler Gonzalez (East Hartford, CT/Cheshire Academy) had a double and RBI.

 

Sophomores Torin McKenzie (Hamilton, NJ/Nottingham) and Dylan Pope (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) and freshmen Don Gallagher (Stockton, NJ/South Hunterdon) and Shane Hickey (Jackson, NJ/Jackson Liberty) each all had an RBI in the loss.

 

The Vikings next host Brookdale (35-7-1) in a 3:00 PM game on Wednesday, May 1^st.

 

Mercer Loses Game 2 of Doubleheader vs Harford 1-9

 

 

4/26/24

 

West Windsor, NJ-Mercer baseball (29-19) dropped Game 2 of their doubleheader vs Harford CC (43-9) 1-9.  Sophomore Tyler Gonzalez (East Hartford, CT/Cheshire Academy) had the Vikings lone RBI of the game.  Freshman pitcher JJ Casey (West Windsor, NJ/West Windsor South) allowed no earned runs and had two strikeouts in three innings of relief work.  Sophomore pitcher Colin Bernhard (Florence, NJ/Florence Twp. Memorial) allowed no earned runs and struck out three in four innings in the loss.

 

The Vikings next host County College of Morris (25-12) in a 12:00 PM game on Saturday, April 27^th.

 

Mercer Falls to Harford CC 1-8 in Game 1 of Doubleheader

 

 

4/26/24

 

West Windsor, NJ-Mercer baseball (29-18) lost to Harford CC (42-9) 1-8 in Game 1 of their doubleheader.  The Vikings managed just three hits in the game.  Sophomore Ryan Ulisse (Columbus, NJ/Holy Cross) had the Vikings lone RBI.

 

Mercer Sweeps Cecil with 6-5 Win in Game 2 of Doubleheader

 

 

4/24/24

 

North East, MD-Mercer baseball moved to 29-17 following a 6-5 Game 2 win at Cecil College (10-30) in a doubleheader.  Sophomore Torin McKenzie (Hamilton, NJ/Nottingham) went 2 for 2 with a home run and 3 RBIs and sophomore Wyatt Baker (Hamilton, NJ/Nottingham) had a double and RBI.  Sophomore Tyler Gonzalez (East Hartford, CT/Cheshire Academy) added an RBI in the win. 

 

Sophomore pitcher Dylan Parsons (Hamilton, NJ/Hamilton West) allowed just one earned run over five innings in his second win of the season.  Sophomore reliever Ryan Conover (Hamilton, NJ/Notre Dame) got his sixth win of the season.

 

The Vikings next host Harford CC (41-9) in a 1:00 PM doubleheader on Friday, April 26^th. 

 

Mercer Shuts Out Cecil 20-0 in Game 1 of Doubleheader

 

 

4/24/24

 

North East, MD-Mercer baseball (28-17) beat Cecil College (10-29) 20-0 in five innings in Game 1 of their doubleheader.  Sophomore Torin McKenzie (Hamilton, NJ/Nottingham) had a home run and 4 RBIs and sophomore Joe Gmitter (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 2 for 3 with a home run and 3 RBIs.  Sophomore Wyatt Baker (Hamilton, NJ/Nottingham) went 3 for 4 with a double, home run and 3 RBIs and sophomore Ryan Ulisse (Columbus, NJ/Holy Cross) was 2 for 3 with a home run and 2 RBIs.

 

Freshman pitcher Collin Williams (Newtown, PA/Council Rock North) had 11 strikeouts in five innings in his third win of the season.  Freshman Joey Socorro (West Deptford, NJ/West Deptford HS) went 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs and sophomore Dylan Pope (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) was 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs.  Freshman Jake Pope (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) had two hits and an RBI and sophomore Andrew Glatt (East Windsor, NJ/Hightstown HS) added an RBI in the win.

 

Mercer Falls to #2 Ranked RCSJ-Gloucester 2-14

 

 

4/23/24

 

Sewell, NJ-Mercer baseball (27-17) lost to #2 ranked RCSJ-Gloucester (34-7) 2-14 in seven innings.   Sophomore Ryan Ulisse (Columbus, NJ/Holy Cross) had a home run and 2 RBIs and freshman Jake Pope (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 3 for 4 in the loss.  Sophomore pitcher Vincent Mazzilli (Bordentown, NJ/Bordentown Regional) allowed no earned runs in 1.2 innings of relief.

 

The Vikings next travel to Cecil College (10-28) for a 1:00 PM doubleheader on Wednesday, April 24^th.

 

Mercer Splits Doubleheader vs Raritan Valley with 3-2 Win in Eight Innings

 

 

4/20/24

 

West Windsor, NJ-Mercer baseball (27-16) split their doubleheader vs Raritan Valley (14-14) with a 3-2 win in eight innings.  Freshman Jake Pope (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 1 for 2 with 2 RBIs and sophomore Ryan Ulisse (Columbus, NJ/Holy Cross) was 1 for 2 with a triple and 2 runs. 

 

Sophomore pitcher Ryan Mignogna (Ewing, NJ/Notre Dame) had three strikeouts and allowed just one earned run over five innings.  Sophomore reliever Ryan Conover (Hamilton, NJ/Notre Dame) allowed no hits and just one earned runs in three innings in his third win of the season.

 

The Vikings next travel to #3 ranked RCSJ-Gloucester (29-5) for a 3:30 PM game on Tuesday, April 23^rd at 3:30 PM.

 

Mercer Drops Game 1 of Doubleheader vs Raritan Valley 4-6

 

 

4/20/24

 

West Windsor, NJ-Mercer baseball (26-16) lost Game 1 of their doubleheader vs Raritan Valley (14-13) 4-6.  Freshman Shane Hickey (Jackson, NJ/Jackson Liberty) had a double and 2 RBIs and sophomore Torin McKenzie (Hamilton, NJ/Nottingham) added an RBI in the loss.

 

Mercer Gets 16-3 Win at Raritan Valley

 

 

4/19/24

 

Branchburg, NJ-Mercer baseball moved to 26-15 on the season following a 16-3 win at Raritan Valley.  Sophomore Andrew Glatt (East Windsor, NJ/Hightstown HS) had a home run and 6 RBIs and sophomore Joe Gmitter (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs and 2 doubles.  Freshman Shane Hickey (Jackson, NJ/Jackson Liberty) was 2 for 4 with a triple and 2 RBIs and freshman Jake Pope (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 2 for 2 with a double, RBI and 3 runs.

 

Freshman pitcher Matteo Mannino (Wrightstown, NJ/Northern Burlington) had three strikeouts in seven innings in his sixth win of the season.  Sophomore Tyler Gonzalez (East Hartford, CT/Cheshire Academy) went 2 for 4 with a double, RBI and 2 runs and sophomore Ryan Ulisse (Columbus, NJ/Holy Cross) added an RBI in the win.

 

The Vikings will next host Raritan Valley (13-13) in a 12:00 PM doubleheader on Saturday, April 20^th.

 

Mercer Falls to RCSJ Cumberland 8-12

 

 

4/16/24

 

West Windsor, NJ-Mercer baseball (25-14) lost to RCSJ Cumberland (16-11) 8-12.  Sophomore Dylan Pope (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) had a double and 2 RBIs and freshman Jake Pope (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) also had 2 RBIs in the loss.  Freshman Shane Hickey (Jackson, NJ/Jackson Liberty) went 2 for 4 with two doubles and sophomore Joe Giori (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) was 2 for 4 with a double and two runs. 

 

Sophomore Andew Glatt (East Windsor, NJ/Hightstown HS) was 2 for 4 with an RBI and sophomore Torin McKenzie (Hamilton, NJ/Nottingham) added an RBI.  Freshman pitcher JJ Casey (West Windsor, NJ/West Windsor South) allowed 0 runs over three innings in the loss.

 

The Vikings next travel to #4 ranked Brookdale (30-4-1) for a 3:00 game on Wednesday, April 17^th.

 

Mercer Falls to Lackawanna 1-5 in Game 2 of Doubleheader

 

 

4/15/24

 

Scranton, PA-Mercer baseball (25-13) lost Game 2 of their doubleheader at Lackawanna (17-18) 1-5.  The Vikings managed just four hits in the game.  Freshman Shane Hickey (Jackson, NJ/Jackson Liberty) went 1 for 2 with a home run and RBI.  Sophomore pitcher Dyllon King (Old Saybrook, CT/Cheshire Academy) had five strikeouts in five innings and allowed just one earned run in the loss.

 

The Vikings next host RCSJ Cumberland (15-11) at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, April 16^th.

 

Mercer Beats Lackawanna 11-2 in Game 1 of Doubleheader

 

 

4/15/24

 

Scranton, PA-Mercer baseball (25-12) beat Lackawanna (16-18) in Game 1 of their doubleheader 11-2.  Freshman Jake Pope (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 3 for 4 with a double and two RBIs and sophomore Bannon Brazell (Vienna, VA/James Madison HS) had two hits and two RBIs.  Freshman Slade Harrill (New Egypt, NJ/Allentown HS) had 2 RBIs and sophomore Wyatt Baker (Hamilton, NJ/Nottingham) went 2 for 3 with three runs and an RBI.

 

Freshman pitcher Collin Williams (Newtown, PA/Council Rock North) had five strikeouts in four innings, allowing just one earned run in his second win of the season.  Freshman relief pitcher Hamlet Disla (Pennsauken, NJ/Pennsuaken Tech) struck out two and allowed just one earned run over three innings in the win.

 

Sophomores Torin McKenzie (Hamilton, NJ/Nottingham) and Ryan Ulisse (Columbus, NJ/Holy Cross) and freshman Shane Hickey (Jackson, NJ/Jackson Liberty) each had an RBI in the Game 1 win.

 

Mercer Shuts out Delaware County CC 20-0

 

 

4/14/24

 

Media, PA-Mercer baseball moved to 26-12 following a 20-0 shutout at Delaware County CC (1-13) in five innings.  Sophomore Joe Gmitter (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 2 for 4 with 3 RBIs, 3 runs and a double and sophomore Joe Giori (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) was 2 for 5 with 3 RBIs, 2 runs and a double.  Sophomore Dylan Pope (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) was 3 for 4 with 2 RBIs, a double, triple and 2 runs and sophomore Wyatt Baker (Hamilton, NJ/Nottingham) went 3 for 5 with 2 RBIs and a double. 

 

Sophomore Torin McKenzie (Hamilton, NJ/Nottingham) was 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs and sophomore Andrew Glatt (East Windsor, NJ/Hightstown) went 1 for 2 with 2 RBIs, 4 runs and a triple.  Sophomore Tyler Gonzalez (East Hartford, CT/Cheshire Academy) had a double, 2 runs and 2 RBIs and freshman Slade Harrill (New Egypt, NJ/Allentown HS) went 1 for 2 with 2 RBIs. 

 

Sophomore pitcher Ryan Mignogna (Ewing, NJ/Notre Dame) struck out nine in three innings and allowed no hits in his second win of the season and sophomore reliever Vincent Mazzilli (Bordentown, NJ/Bordentown Regional) had four strikeouts in two innings and allowed just one hit.  Freshmen Don Gallagher (Stockton, NJ/South Hunterdon) and Eddison Ramos (Providence, RI/E Cubed Academy) each added an RBI in the win.

 

Mercer next travels to Lackawanna College (16-17) for a 3:00 PM doubleheader on Monday, April 15^th.

 

 

Mercer Routs Delaware County CC 45-0

 

 

4/14/24

 

Media, PA-Mercer baseball (25-12) routed Delaware County CC (1-12-) in five innings.  Freshman Jake Pope (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 5 for 6 with 7 RBIs, 7 runs, a home run and two doubles and sophomore Ryan Ulisse (Columbus, NJ/Holy Cross) was 3 for 5 with 7 RBIs, 4 runs, a home run and double.  Freshman Slade Harrill (New Egypt, NJ/Allentown HS) went 4 for 4 with 4 RBIs, 4 runs and 3 doubles and freshman Shane Hickey (Jackson, NJ/Jackson Liberty) was 2 for 2 with a home run, 3 RBIs, 4 runs and a double.

 

Sophomore Torin McKenzie (Hamilton, NJ/Nottingham) went 3 for 4 with 3 RBIs, 3 runs, 2 doubles and a triple and sophomore Joe Gmitter (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) was 3 for 4 with 3 RBIs and 4 runs.  Freshman Joey Socorro (West Deptford, NJ/West Deptford HS) was 4 for 5 with 3 RBIs and 5 runs and sophomore Andrew Glatt (East Windsor, NJ/Hightstown HS) went 3 for 3 with 3 RBIs and 2 runs and sophomore Ryan Conover (Hamilton, NJ/Notre Dame) was 2 for 3 with 3 RBIs. 

 

Sophomore Wyatt Baker (Hamilton, NJ/Nottingham) went 2 for 5 with 3 RBis and 3 runs and freshman Eddison Ramos (Providence, RI/E Cubed Academy) was 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs and 2 runs.  Sophomore Tyler Gonzalez (East Hartford, CT/Cheshire Academy) went 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs and 2 doubles and sophomore Dylan Pope (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) was 2 for 3 with a double and 3 runs.  Sophomore pitcher Colin Bernhard (Florence, NJ/Florence Twp. Memorial) had six strikeouts and allowed no hits in three innings in his third win of the season.  Freshman Don Gallagher (Stockton, NJ/South Hunterdon) added an RBI in the 38 hit win for the Vikings.

 

Mercer Beats Lackawanna 5-3

 

4/12/24

 

West Windsor, NJ-Mercer baseball (22-12) beat Lackawanna College (16-17) 5-3.  Freshman Slade Harrill (New Egypt, NJ/Allentown HS) went 3 for 4 with a double and 4 RBIs and freshman Jake Pope (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) was 2 for 3 with an RBI.  Freshman Matteo Mannino (Wrightstown, NJ/Northern Burlington) got his fifth win of the season, going eight innings for the Vikings.  Sophomore reliever Ryan Conover (Hamilton, NJ/Notre Dame) got his fifth save of the season.  Freshman Shane Hickey (Jackson, NJ/Jackson Liberty) went 3 for 4 in the win.

 

The Vikings next travel to Delaware County CC (1-11-1) for a 12:00 PM doubleheader on Sunday, April 14^th.

 

Mercer Loses 8-15 at Suffolk CCC in Game 2 of Doubleheader

 

4/7/24

Selden, NY-Mercer baseball (21-12) lost Game 2 of their doubleheader at Suffolk CCC (15-10) 8-15.  The Vikings managed just four hits in the game.  Sophomores Torin McKenzie (Hamilton, NJ/Nottingham) and Joe Gmitter (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) and freshmen Slade Harrill (New Egypt, NJ/Allentown HS), Joe Socorro (West Deptford, NJ/West Deptford HS) and Don Gallagher (Stockton, NJ/South Hunterdon) each had an RBI in the loss. 

 

Mercer next plays Lackawanna College (13-15) in a 3:00 PM game on Friday, April 12^th.

 

Mercer Beats Suffolk CCC 14-2 in Game 1 of Doubleheader

 

4/7/24

 

Selden, NY-Mercer baseball (21-11) beat Suffolk CCC (14-10) 14-2 in Game 1 of their doubleheader.  Sophomore Ryan Ulisse (Columbus, NJ/Holy Cross) had a home run and 5 RBIs and sophomore Wyatt Baker (Hamilton, NJ/Nottingham) and freshman Joey Socorro (West Deptford, NJ/West Deptford HS) each had 2 RBIs in the win.  Sophomore pitcher Dyllon King (Old Saybrook, CT/Cheshire Academy) struck out seven in five innings and allowed 0 earned runs in his fifth win of the season.  Freshman pitcher Hamlet Disla (Pennsauken, NJ/Pennsauken Tech) had six strikeouts in two innings of relief.

 

Sophomores Torin McKenzie (Hamilton, NJ/Nottingham), Joe Gmitter (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) and Andrew Glatt (East Windsor, NJ/Hightstown HS) and freshmen Shane Hickey (Jackson, NJ/Jackson Liberty) and Eddison Ramos (Providence, RI/E Cubed Academy) all had an RBI in the win.

 

Mercer Loses Game 2 of Doubleheader at CC of Morris 7-9

 

4/6/24

 

Randolph, NJ-Mercer baseball (20-11) lost Game 2 of their doubleheader at CC of Morris (15-8) 7-9.  Sophomore Torin McKenzie (Hamilton, NJ/Nottingham) had a home run and 3 RBIs and freshman Shane Hickey (Jackson, NJ/Jackson Liberty) had 2 RBIs in the loss.  Sophomore Ryan Ulisse (Columbus, NJ/Holy Cross) had a home run and RBI and freshman Jake Pope (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 2 for 4 with an RBI.  Sophomores Bannon Brazell (Vienna, VA/James Madison HS) and Joe Gmitter (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) each had two hits and sophomore pitcher Colin Bernhard (Florence, NJ/Florence Twp. Memorial) struck out four in four innings in the loss.

 

The Vikings next travel to Suffolk CCC (14-9) for a 12:00 PM doubleheader on Sunday, April 7^th.

 

Mercer Beats CC of Morris 13-7 in Game 1 of Doubleheader

 

4/6/24

 

Randolph, NJ-Mercer baseball (20-10) beat County College of Morris (14-8) 13-7 in Game 1 of their doubleheader.  Sophomore Joe Gmitter (Hamilton, NJ/Nottingham) went 2 for 3 with a home run and 6 RBIs and freshman Slade Harrill (New Egypt, NJ/Allentown HS) was 4 for 5 with 3 RBIs.  Freshman Shane Hickey (Jackson, NJ/Jackson Liberty) went 2 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBIs and sophomore Torin McKenzie (Hamilton, NJ/Nottingham) had two doubles and an RBI.

 

Sophomore Tyler Gonzalez (East Hartford, CT/Cheshire Academy) had a double and RBI and sophomore Bannon Brazell (Vienna, VA/James Madison HS) was 2 for 3 with two doubles and 3 runs.  Sophomore pitcher Ryan Mignogna (Ewing, NJ/Notre Dame) had three strikeouts in five innings for his second win of the season.

 

Mercer Holds Off Sussex in 7-6 Win

 

3/30/24

 

West Windsor, NJ-Mercer baseball (19-10) held on to edge Sussex CCC (10-10) 7-6 in Game 2 of their doubleheader.  Sophomore Ryan Ulisse (Columbus, NJ/Holy Cross) had a home run and 3 RBIs and sophomore Torin McKenzie (Hamilton, NJ/Nottingham) had a double and 2 RBIs.  Sophomore Bannon Brazell (Vienna, VA/James Madison HS) added 2 RBIs in the win.

 

Freshman pitcher Matteo Mannino (Wrightstown, NJ/Northern Burlington) allowed just one earned run and struck out four in six innings in his fourth win of the season.

 

The Vikings next host Salem CC (8-13) at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, April 2^nd.

 

Mercer Beats Sussex 3-1 in Game 1 of Doubleheader

 

3/30/24

 

West Windsor, NJ-Mercer baseball (18-10) beat Sussex CCC (10-9) 3-1 in Game 2 of their doubleheader.  Freshman pitcher Collin Williams (Newtown, PA/Council Rock North) allowed 0 earned run, just one hit and struck out ten in four innings for the win.  Sophomore relief pitcher Ryan Conover (Hamilton, NJ/Notre Dame) struck out four in 2.2 innings pitched for his third save of the season.

 

Sophomore Bannon Brazell (Vienna, VA/James Madison HS) went 2 for 3 with a double and RBI and freshman Jake Pope (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) added an RBI in the win.

 

 

Mercer Opens Series vs Sussex with 13-3 Win

 

3/29/24

 

Newton, NJ-Mercer baseball moved to 17-10 following a 13-3 win at Sussex CCC (10-8).  Freshman Jake Pope (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 3 for 4 with 3 RBIs and sophomore Joe Gmitter (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) had two hits and two RBIs in the win.  Freshman Slade Harrill (New Egypt, NJ/Allentown HS) had 2 RBIs and sophomore Ryan Ulisse (Columbus, NJ/Holy Cross) had a double and RBI.

 

Sophomore pitcher Josh Youngberg (Delran, NJ/Delran HS) had six strikeouts in five innings for his first win of the season.  Freshman Shane Hickey (Jackson, NJ/Jackson Liberty) and sophomore Andrew Glatt (East Windsor, NJ/Hightstown HS) each added an RBI in the win.

 

The Vikings are back in action hosting Sussex CCC in a 12:00 PM doubleheader on Saturday, March 30^th.

 

 

Mercer Falls to Top Ranked RCSJ-Gloucester 4-12

 

3/26/24

 

West Windsor, NJ-Mercer baseball (16-10) lost to RCSJ-Gloucester (20-4) 4-12 in nine innings.  RCSJ-Gloucester is currently the top ranked team in NJCAA Division III Baseball.  The Vikings got within one run in the fifth 4-5 before the Roadrunners offense scored six runs over the next two innings.

 

Freshman Slade Harrill (New Egypt, NJ/Allentown HS) had a home run and RBI and sophomore Andrew Glatt (East Windsor, NJ/Hightstown HS) went 2 for 4 with an RBI.  Sophomore Joe Gmitter (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) and freshman Jake Pope (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) each added an RBI in the loss.  Sophomore Wyatt Baker (Hamilton, NJ/Nottingham) went 3 for 3 in the loss and sophomore Torin McKenzie (Hamilton, NJ/Nottingham) and freshman Shane Hickey (Jackson, NJ/Jackson Liberty) each had two hits in the losing effort.

 

The Vikings next play Sussex CCC (10-7) in a 3:00 game on Thursday, March 28^th.

 

 

Mercer Rallies in 6th Inning to Beat Del Tech 3-1 in Game 2 of Doubleheader

 

3/24/24

 

West Windsor, NJ-Mercer baseball (16-9) rallied for two runs in the bottom of the sixth to beat Del Tech (10-16) 3-1 in Game 2 of their doubleheader.  Freshman Shane Hickey (Jackson, NJ/Jackson Liberty) had a triple and RBI and freshman Jake Pope (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 2 for 3 with an RBI.  Sophomore pitcher Colin Bernhard (Florence, NJ/Florence Twp. Memorial) allowed just one earned run in seven innings in his second win of the season.  Sophomore Joe Gmitter (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) added an RBI in the win.

 

The Vikings next host RCSJ-Gloucester (16-2), the top ranked team in NJCAA Division III in a 3:30 game on Tuesday, March 26^th.

 

Mercer Routs Del Tech 19-3 in Game 1 of Doubleheader

 

3/24/24

 

West Windsor, NJ-Mercer baseball (15-9) beat Del Tech (10-15) in Game 1 of their doubleheader 19-3 in seven innings.  Freshman Slade Harrill (New Egypt, NJ/Allentown HS) had a triple and 4 RBIs and sophomore Andrew Glatt (East Windsor, NJ/Hightstown HS) had a home run and 4 RBIs.  Sophomore Bannon Brazell (Vienna, VA/James Madison HS) had a home run and 2 RBIs and freshman Jake Pope (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 2 for 2 with 2 RBIs and 2 runs.  Sophomore Tyler Gonzalez (East Hartford, CT/Cheshire Academy) added 2 RBIs in the win. 

 

Sophomore pitcher Dyllon King (Old Saybrook, CT/Cheshire Academy) struck out five in four innings in his fourth win of the season.  Sophomore Torin McKenzie (Hamilton, NJ/Nottingham) and freshman Joey Socorro (West Deptford, NJ/West Deptford HS) each added an RBI in the win.

 

Mercer Beats Del Tech 14-1

 

3/22/24

 

Georgetown, DE-Mercer baseball got their 14^th win of the season beating Del Tech (10-14) 14-1 in seven innings.  Sophomore Joe Gmitter (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) had a big day at the plate, going 4 for 5 with a double and 3 RBIs and freshman Slade Harrill (New Egypt, NJ/Allentown HS) had a double and 3 RBIs in the win.  Sophomore Ryan Ulisse (Columbus, NJ/Northern Burlington) and freshman Shane Hickey (Jackson, NJ/Jackson Liberty) each added 2 RBIs in the win and freshman Jake Pope (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 2 for 3 with an RBI.

 

Freshman pitcher Matteo Mannino (Wrightstown, NJ/Northern Burlington) allowed no earned runs in seven innings in his third win of the season.  Sophomores Torin McKenzie (Hamilton, NJ/Nottingham) and Bannon Brazell (Vienna, VA/James Madison HS) each added an RBI in the win.

 

The Vikings next host Del Tech in a 1:00 PM doubleheader on Sunday, March 24^th.

 

Mercer Beats College of Southern Maryland 12-7 in Extra Innings

 

3/19/24

 

La Plata, MD-Mercer baseball (13-8) won Game 1 of their doubleheader at College of Southern Maryland (6-14) 12-7 in nine innings.  Sophomore Torin McKenzie (Hamilton, NJ/Nottinham) went 2 for 5 with a home run and 4 RBIs and sophomore Bannon Brazell (Vienna, VA/James Madison HS) was 3 for 5 with a double, home run and 2 RBIs.  Sophomore Tyler Gonzalez (East Hartford, CT/Cheshire Academy) had a triple and 2 RBIs and freshman Slade Harrill (New Egypt, NJ/Allentown HS) added an RBI in the win.  Sophomore pitcher Ryan Conover (Hamilton, NJ/Notre Dame) threw four scoreless innings of relief for the win.

 

Mercer Loses to Ray's Collegiate 4-17

 

3/17/24

 

Myrtle Beach, SC-Mercer baseball lost to Ray’s Collegiate 4-17.  Freshmen Joey Socorro (West Deptford, NJ/West Deptford HS), Jake Pope (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) and Don Gallagher (Stockton, NJ/South Hunterdon) and sophomore Dylan Pope (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) each had an RBI in the loss.

 

The Vikings will next face College of Southern Maryland (6-13) in a 1:00 PM doubleheader on Tuesday, March 19^th.

 

 

Mercer Beats Prince George's CC 13-5

 

3/17/24

 

Myrtle Beach, SC-Mercer baseball beat Prince George’s CC 13-5 in seven innings.  Sophomore Joe Gmitter (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 2 for 3 with a double and 4 RBIs and sophomore Ryan Ulisse (Columbus, NJ/Northern Burlington) was 2 for 3 with two doubles and 3 RBIs.  Sophomore Bannon Brazell (Vienna, VA/James Madison HS) had a double and 2 RBIs and sophomore Torin McKenzie (Hamilton, NJ/Nottingham) added 2 RBIs in the win. 

 

Freshman pitcher Connor Parsons (Burlington, NJ/Burlington Township) struck out seven in five innings in the win and sophomore Joe Giori (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) added an RBI in the win.

 

Mercer Loses Game 2 of Doubleheader 1-3 vs Sullivan County CC

 

3/16/24

 

Myrtle Beach, SC-Mercer baseball (11-7) lost Game 2 of their doubleheader vs Sullivan County CC (2-4) 1-3.  Sophomore Ryan Ulisse (Columbus, NJ/Holy Cross) had the lone Viking RBI and sophomore Bannon Brazell (Vienna, VA/James Madison HS) had two of the Vikings three hits of the game.  Sophomore pitcher Colin Bernhard (Florence, NJ/Florence Twp. Memorial) struck out five in six innings in the loss.

 

The Vikings next face Prince George’s CC (1-2) in a 9:00 AM game in Myrtle Beach.

Mercer Opens Myrtle Beach Trip with 6-5 Win over Clark State CC

 

3/15/24

 

Myrtle Beach, SC-Mercer baseball (9-6) opened up their trip to Myrtle Beach with a 6-5 win over Clark State CC (4-11).  Sophomore Bannon Brazell (Vienna, VA/James Madison HS) went 2 for 3 with a double and RBI and freshman Slade Harrill (New Egypt, NJ/Allentown HS) added a double and two hits in the win.  Sophomore Joe Gmitter (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 2 for 4 with an RBI and sophomore Tyler Gonzalez East Hartford, CT/Cheshire Academy) and freshman Jake Pope (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) each added an RBI in the win.

 

Sophomore pitcher Ryan Migogna (Ewing, NJ/Notre Dame) struck out five in three innings and sophomore pitcher Josh Youngberg (Delran, NJ/Delran HS) struck out three in two innings of relief.

 

Mercer Loses 5-8 in Game 2 of Doubleheader vs Monroe College

Mercer Drops Game 1 of Doubleheader vs Monroe 4-5

 

3/10/24

 

West Windsor, NJ-Mercer baseball (8-5) fell in Game 1 of their doubleheader vs Monroe College, 4-5 in seven innings.  Freshman Shane Hickey (Jackson, NJ/Jackson Liberty) had a double and 2 RBIs and sophomore Bannon Brazell (Vienna, VA/James Madison HS) went 2 for 4 with an RBI in the loss.

 

Sophomore pitcher Dyllon King (Old Saybrook, CT/Cheshire Academy) had four strikeouts in four innings in the loss.  Freshman James Hyman (Hamilton, NJ/Hamilton West) struck out three in two innings of relief and freshman Hamlet Disla (Pennsauken, NJ/Pennsauken Tech) struck out three in one inning of relief.

 

Mercer Shut Out 0-7 in Game 2 of Doubleheader at Monroe

 

3/8/24

 

Bronx, NY-Mercer baseball fell to 8-4 following a 0-7 loss in Game 2 of their doubleheader at Monroe College (7-10) in seven innings.  Sophomore Ryan Ulisse (Columbus, NJ/Holy Cross) had the Vikings lone hit in the loss. 

 

Sophomore pitcher Dyllon King (Old Saybrook, CT/Cheshire Academy) struck out five in 3.1 innings and freshman pitcher Connor Parsons (Burlington, NJ/Burlington Township) had four strikeouts in 2.2 innings of relief in the loss.

 

The Vikings will look to get back into the win column when they host Monroe in a 12:00 PM doubleheader on Sunday, March 10th at 12:00 PM.

 

 

Mercer Drops Game 1 of Doubleheader at Monroe 2-4

 

3/8/24

 

Bronx, NY-Mercer baseball (8-3) dropped Game 1 of their doubleheader at Monroe College (6-10) 2-4 in seven innings.  Sophomore Torin McKenzie (Hamilton, NJ/Nottingham) went 2 for 3 with a triple and RBI.  Sophomore Joe Gmitter (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) also went 2 for 3 and sophomore Bannon Brazell (Vienna, VA/James Madison HS) added an RBI in the loss.  Sophomore pitcher Ryan Migogna (Ewing, NJ/Notre Dame) had two strikeouts in two innings of relief.

 

 

 

Mercer Baseball Shut Out 0-10 in Game 2 of Doubleheader at Harford CC

 

3/5/24

 

Mercer baseball (8-2) was shut out 0-10 in Game 2 of their doubleheader at Harford CC (10-5).  The Vikings managed just one hit in their second loss of the 2024 season. 

 

Sophomore pitcher Matteo Gravano (Palmyra, NJ/Palmyra HS) had three strikeouts in one inning of relief work.  Freshman Joey Socorro (West Deptford, NJ/West Deptford) had the lone Viking hit of the game.

 

The Vikings next travel to Monroe College (5-10) for a 12:00 PM doubleheader on Saturday, March 9th.

 

 

Mercer Baseball Suffers First Loss of 2024 Season 3-13 in Game 1 of Doubleheader at Harford CC

 

3/5/24

 

Bel Air, MD-Mercer baseball (8-1) suffered their first loss of the 2024 season, losing Game 1 of their doubleheader 3-13 in five innings at Harford CC (9-5).  Sophomore Joe Gmitter (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) had 2 RBIs in the loss.

 

Mercer Baseball Moves to 8-0 Following 9-6 Game 2 Win Vs SUNY Westchester CC in Doubleheader

 

 

The Vikings moved to 8-0 on the season following a 9-6 Game 2 win over SUNY Westchester CC (4-2).  Sophomore Joe Gmitter (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) had a big day at the plate going 3 for 4 with 4 RBIs and 2 runs.  Freshman Don Gallagher (Stockton, NJ/South Hunterdon) and sophomore Ryan Ulisse (Columbus, NJ/Holy Cross) each went 2 for 3 with an RBI.  Freshman Geno Bianco (North Wales, PA/Lansdale Catholic) and sophomore Bannon Brazell (Vienna, VA/James Madison HS) each added an RBI in the win.

 

Freshman pitcher Slade Harrill (New Egypt, NJ/Allentown) had four strikeouts in four innings and freshman Connor Parsons (Burlington, NJ/Burlington Township) picked up his first collegiate win.

 

The Vikings next travel to Harford CC (8-5) for a 1:00 PM doubleheader on Tuesday, March 5^th.

 

 

Mercer Baseball Moves to 7-0 Following 1-0 Game 1 Win Vs SUNY Westchester CC in Doubleheader

 

 

3/3/24

 

West Windsor, NJ-Mercer baseball moved to 7-0 on the 2024 season following a 1-0 Game 1 win over SUNY Westchester CC (4-1) of a doubleheader.  Sophomore pitcher Dyllon King (Old Saybrook, CT/Cheshire Academy) struck out three in five innings to earn his second win of the season.  Sophomore reliever Ryan Conover (Hamilton, NJ/Notre Dame) earned his second save of the season.  Sophomore Torin McKenzie (Hamilton, NJ/Nottingham) went 2 for 3 in the win.

 

Mercer Baseball Moves to 6-0 on 2024 Season Following Game 2 Sweep of Rockland CC

 

Mercer baseball moved to 6-0 on the 2024 season following an 11-6 Game 2 win in a doubleheader vs Rockland CC (0-4).  The Vikings held on for the win after going up 8-2 in the bottom of the second.  Freshman Shane Hickey (Jackson, NJ/Jackson Liberty) had a grand slam and 4 RBIs to lead the Vikings.  Sophomore Torin McKenzie (Hamilton, NJ/Nottingham) went 3 for 4 with 3 runs and an RBI and sophomore Joe Gmitter (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) was 2 for 3 with 2 runs and an RBI.

 

Sophomores Bannon Brazell (Vienna, VA/James Madison HS), Wyatt Baker (Hamilton, NJ/Nottingham), Joe Giori (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) and Ryan Ulisse (Columbus, NJ/Holy Cross) each had an RBI in the win.  Freshman pitcher Connor Parsons (Burlington, NJ/Burlington Township) got his first collegiate win.

 

The Vikings next host SUNY Westchester CC (4-0) in a doubleheader at 12:00 PM 

 

Mercer Baseball Moves to 5-0 Following 5-1 Game 1 Win Vs Rockland CC in Doubleheader

 

 

3/1/24

 

West Windsor, NJ-Mercer baseball took Game 1 of their doubleheader vs Rockland CC (0-3) 5-1 to move to 5-0 on the 2024 season.  Sophomore Bannon Brazell (Vienna, VA/James Madison HS) went 2 for 3 with an RBI and sophomores Torin McKenzie (Hamilton, NJ/Nottingham) and Joe Gmitter (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) each added an RBI in the win.  Sophomore pitcher Colin Bernhard (Florence, NJ/Florence Twp. Memorial) struck out three in five innings for his first win of the season.

 

Mercer Sweeps UConn Avery Point in Doubleheader with 7-4 Game 2 Win

 

2/26/24

 

Mercer baseball moved to 4-0 on the 2024 season following a 7-4 win in Game 2 of their doubleheader vs UConn Avery Point (0-2).  Sophomore Bannon Brazell (Vienna, VA/James Madison HS) went 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs and sophomore Tyler Gonzalez (East Hartford, CT/Cheshire Academy) had a double and two RBIs.

 

Sophomore Joe Giori (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 3 for 3 with an RBI and sophomore Joe Gmitter (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) added two RBIs in the in the win.  Freshman pitcher Slade Harrill (New Egypt, NJ/Allentown HS) struck out three in three innings in earning his first collegiate win.

 

The Vikings next host Rockland CC (0-2) in a 12:00 PM doubleheader on Saturday, March 2^nd.

 

Mercer Edges UConn Avery Point in Pitchers Duel in Game 1 of Doubleheader 2-0

 

2/26/24

 

West Windsor, NJ-Mercer baseball (3-0) held on for a 2-0 win vs UConn Avery Point (0-1) in Game 1 of a doubleheader.  Sophomore pitcher Joe Dimino (Millstone, NJ/Allentown HS) struck out four in 3.2 innings pitched for his first win of the season and sophomore pitcher Ryan Mignogna (Ewing, NJ/Notre Dame) struck out four in 2.1 innings of relief work. 

 

The Vikings were held to just two hits in the game with freshman Shane Hickey (Jackson, NJ/Jackson Liberty) providing the only Mercer RBI of the game.  Sophomore closer Ryan Conover (Hamilton, NJ/Notre Dame) picked up his first save of the season in the win.

 

Mercer Routs Suffolk CC 13-5 to Sweep Season Opening Doubleheader

 

2/25/24

 

Mercer baseball moved to 2-0 on the season following a 13-5 win over Suffolk CCC (0-6) in Game 2 of their doubleheader.  The Vikings rallied for eight runs in the fourth inning after being tied 4-4 after two innings.

 

Sophomore Ryan Ulisse (Columbus, NJ/Holy Cross) had a big day at the plate going 2 for 3 with a double, triple and 4 RBIs and sophomore Evrin Virola (Edison, NJ/Edison HS) went 2 for 3 with a triple, three runs and three RBIs. 

 

Freshman Joey Socorro (West Deptford, NJ/West Deptford HS) went 3 for 4 with a double two runs and two RBIs and freshman Shane Hickey (Jackson, NJ/Jackson Liberty) added two RBIs in the win.  Freshman pitcher Matteo Mannino (Wrightstown, NJ/Northern Burlington) struck out four in 4.2 innings and earned his first collegiate win. 

 

The Vikings are back in action in a doubleheader at 12:00 PM, Monday, February 26^th vs UConn Avery Point (0-0).

 

 

 

 

Mercer Opens 2024 Baseball Season with 7-1 Game 1 Win vs Suffolk CCC

 

2/25/24

 

West Windsor, NJ-MCCC baseball (1-0) opened the 2024 season with a 7-1 Game 1 win over Suffolk CCC (0-5) in seven innings.  Sophomore Bannon Brazell (Vienna, VA/James Madison HS) went 3 for 3 with a double and RBI, sophomore Torin McKenzie (Hamilton, NJ/Nottingham) had a double and 2 RBIs and sophomore Ryan Ulisse (Columbus, NJ/Holy Cross) added two RBIs in the win.

 

Sophomore pitcher Dyllon King (Old Saybrook, CT/Cheshire Academy) struck out four in five innings en route to his first MCCC win.  Freshman Jake Pope (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went for 2 for 3 with 2 runs.