Box Score
CAMDEN, NJ – Shortstop Marc Magliaro singled in the game winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning to give Rowan University a 3-2 victory over Franklin & Marshall College. The game was played at Campbell’s Field.
With the score at two, Profs’ catcher Sean Bowen (so. South Harrison, NJ/Kingsway Reg.) ripped a two out double to center field. He was replaced by pinch runner Mike Scott (jr. Lafayette, NJ/High Point Reg.). The next batter, Magliaro, singled past the shortstop, scoring Scott from second.
Rowan improves to 3-2, while Franklin & Marshall has a 0-2 record. Right-hander Kyle Norman (jr. Oakhurst, NJ/Ocean Twp.) pitched three scoreless inning for the win (1-1). Lefty Michael Cox (jr. Cherry Hill, NJ/Cherry Hill W.) started the game and went six innings, allowing two earned runs. Diplomats’ left-hander Matt Valente tossed the final 1.2 innings for the loss (0-1).
Left fielder Scott Weaver (jr. Ledgewood, NJ/Roxbury) led the Profs with two hits (three at bats), one RBI and one run scored. Center fielder Matt Citro (jr. Bloomsbury, NJ/Phillipsburg) added a double and one run scored. Pinch hitter/designated hitter Matt Johanson (sr. Sewell, NJ/Washington Twp.) drove in one run. For Franklin & Marshall, second baseman Jason Anderson went two for three with two RBIs. Shortstop Matt Will and first baseman J.T. Triantos each produced two hits and scored once.
Rowan went ahead 1-0 in the bottom of the first inning. Citro was hit by a pitch and stole second. He moved to third on a sacrifice bunt. Weaver singled past second base, plating Citro. The Diplomats tied the score (1-1) with one run in the top of the third. Anderson drove in Will with a single down the left field line.
In the top of the sixth inning, Triantos led off with a double to right field. He moved to third on a wild pitch. Anderson’s sacrifice fly to left field brought Triantos home. In the bottom half, Weaver was hit by a pitch. He went to second on a wild pitch and advanced to third on an error. Johanson grounded out to the shortstop, driving in Weaver.
Rowan travels to Alvernia University for a nonconference game on Tuesday, March 9 at 3 p.m.