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Baseball Team Grows
Together
During Winning Season
6/2/09
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With a 26-12
record heading into the Region 19 Tournament on May 9, the men's
baseball team saw a regional title within its grasp. Seeded no.
3, Mercer's tournament opponents included no. 1 Del Tech Owens,
no 2. Lackawanna and no. 4 Burlington.
The double-elimination tournament started off well for the Vikings
as they beat Lackawanna 13-10 in an exciting hitting contest. Infielder
Steve Giambrone earned a double and batted in three runs . On day
two, Mercer faced Burlington CC in an intense match-up that went
10 innings before the Vikings fell 8-5. In a must-win situation
for both teams, Mercer again faced Lackawanna - the same opponent
the Vikings had beaten the day before. Unfortunately it was Lackawanna's
day as the Vikings went down swinging in a 7-4 defeat.
Still,
Head Coach Matt Wolski reports that he is more than satisfied with
his team's 27-14 season. His players worked hard at practice and
showed a strong will to win.
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"These
players definitely grew as a team throughout the year. We were very young
heading into the season, but when the young guys play every day, you can
see them learning on the job," Wolski said.
Key
contributors to the lineup were pitchers Anthony Gambino, Mike Alleman
and Ryan Krieder. Other standouts were outfielder Chris Cox, who was named
to the All-Region and All-GSAC First Teams, and Gambino and infielder
Steve Giambrone, who were named to the All-Region Second Team. Gambino
and infielder Matt Hill were named to the All-GSAC Second Team.
Wolski has set the stage for success next year. With 15 returning players,
there will be plenty of experience on the field. An additional 10 to 15
players are expected to depth in numerous positions.
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