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Box Score (Game 2)

PATCHOUGE, N.Y. - The Western New England College baseball team exploded for 27 runs and 31 hits in capturing a doubleheader over St. Joseph's-Long Island by the scores of 17-4 and 10-5 Sunday afternoon (March 7) at Alfano Field.

The Golden Bears, who defeated Farmingdale State 11-1 in their season opener on Saturday, are now 3-0. The SJC Golden Eagles drop to 1-3.

Senior first baseman Joe Griglun (Southington, CT) had a great day at the plate with five hits and seven runs-batted-in. He had three hits and five RBI in the opener, which included a three-run homer in a seven-run seventh inning.

Sophomore first baseman Mike Taylor (Andover, MA) collected five hits in at-bats with a triple in the first game and double in the nightcap.

Junior catcher Jason Leclerc (Chicopee, MA) had a terrific outing with five hits highlighted by a two-run homer and two stolen bases in the opener and triple in the second contest. He also knocked in three runs in each game.

Senior center fielder Steve Kearney (Glastonbury, CT) contributed three hits with six runs-batted-in and five runs. He had two singles, four runs, and four RBI in the opener.

Freshman third baseman Mike Rubino (Northford, CT) made his first collegiate start in the first game, finishing with a single, double, and triple, run, and RBI.

Junior second baseman Andrew Fatse (Hampden, MA) had three hits, including a triple, along with three RBI and two runs in the opener. He also doubled and scored a run in the nightcap.

Senior shortstop Justin Walz (Groton, CT) scored four runs in the doubleheader.

Senior Matt Rogers (Portsmouth, RI) and sophomore Mark DiTommaso (Hebron, CT) were the winning pitchers.

St. Joseph's senior designated hitter Frank DiPresso (Medford, NY) homered in the second game.