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Fairfield, CT - Manhattan dropped a 4-2 decision to Sacred Heart in non-conference action at the Alumni Diamond.
The Jaspers struck first with a run in the bottom of the first as junior
Will Trochiano (Morganville, NJ / Marlboro) was plunked, before later coming in to score on a
Matt Padre (Jr., Flemington, NJ / Hunterdon Central) RBI double.
Manhattan extended the lead to 2-0 with another single score in the fourth, with a RBI double off the bat of
Alex Cerda (Sr., Miami, FL / Florida Christian School) that plated graduate student
Richie Barrella (Larchmont, NY / Canterbury Prep).
The Pioneers rallied with four runs in the seventh provide the final 4-2 tally.
Trochiano was 2-for-3 to pace a seven-hit offense. Fifth-year senior RHP Jay Knight (Oakley, CA / Chabot CC) struck out five over 2.0 hitless innings, while LHP
Jack Mahoney (Latham, NY / Stony Brook) struck out four over 4.2 innings to lead the pitchers.
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