April 6, 2011

Fordham Baseball Game Notes | WFUV Audio | Live Stats

Bronx, N.Y. - Following a doubleheader the team would like to forget, the Fordham baseball team is back in action on Tuesday, as the Rams travel to Old Westbury, N.Y., for their second meeting with the New York Tech Bears this season. Fordham topped New York Tech, 7-3, back on March 8th at Houlihan Park.

In that game, Rich Anastasi was credited with the win, allowing just one hit in three innings of relief with six strikeouts. Joseph Charest pitched a scoreless eighth as he got out of a bases loaded jam with a double play, while Chris Pike struck out three batters in the ninth to close out the win.

At the plate, Ryan Lee was 2-for-4 with a triple, two runs scored and an RBI, while Joe Russo added three hits and two RBI.

Despite the loss, New York Tech holds the all-time series edge at 32-30-2.

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SCOUTING NEW YORK TECH: The Bears are 4-14 on the season, having lost three of their last four games. The Bears are batting .254 as a team and have a 6.89 ERA.

The Bears are led by Effrey Valdez, who is batting a team-best .382 to go with six double and eight RBI, while Ali Rodriguez is batting .378 with five RBI, six stolen bases and eight runs scored.

WE'RE GOIN' STREAKIN': Chris Walker has caught fire as of late with an eight-game hitting streak entering Wednesday's game. Over that streak, he is hitting .429 (15-35) with five runs scored, six doubles, and five RBI... Ryan Lee is batting .325 (13-40) over his last nine games with five RBI and three stolen bases... On the hill, Chris Pike has three saves and a 3-1 record in nine appearances to go with a 2.77 ERA, 40 strikeouts, and .226 opponent batting average... Rich Anastasi is 4-0 in 11 appearances, posting a 2.30 ERA and 19 strikeouts... Tim Swatek has 13 strikeouts, three saves, and a 2.70 ERA in 16.2 innings of work to open the year... Jonathan Reich has still yet to allow an earned run in 15.2 innings of relief.

UPCOMING GAMES: Following today's game, the Rams begin an eight-game homestand, which starts with a three-game Atlantic 10 series against the St. Bonaventure Bonnies, April 8-10. Fordham then meets Rutgers on April 12th, which is followed by a three-game series with George Washington.