Montclair, NJ – The Montclair State baseball team hosts Rutgers University-Camden in New Jersey Athletic Conference play Tuesday.
GAME INFO
The first pitch at Yogi Berra Stadium is scheduled for 11:30 am, with live stats and video available on montclairathletics.com. Video can also be found on the Red Hawk Sports Network YouTube.
LAST TIME OUT
The Red Hawks (23-9, 10-6 NJAC) erased an 8-0 deficit to knock off Kean University 12-9 Friday.
SAM ANGELO snapped a 9-9 tie in the seventh with a three-run home run to right field.
MATT PONTARI escaped a bases-loaded, two-out jam in the ninth to earn the save.
TEAM LEADERS
Montclair State
Batting Average:
SAM ANGELO, .458
Hits:
MILES FEASTER, 59
Doubles:
SAM ANGELO, 17
Runs:
SAM ANGELO, 49
Home Runs:
SAM ANGELO, 11
RBI:
SAM ANGELO, 48
Wins:
MICHAEL TIMBERLAKE, 4
Strikeouts:
MATT PONTARI, 41
Rutgers-Camden
Batting Average: Jacob Watson, .347
Hits: Jacob Watson, 51
Doubles: Frankie Romond, 9
Runs: Javon Watson, 40
Home Runs: Jack Murphy, 4
RBI: Frankie Romond, 34
Wins: Three Tied With 5
Strikeouts: Daniel Robeson, 50
SERIES HISTORY
Montclair is 66-15 against Rutgers-Camden, including four consecutive victories. Camden's last triumph in Montclair came on April 21, 2018, when they notched a 7-5 win.
LAST MEETING
The Red Hawks swept a twin bill against the Scarlet Raptors on April 30, 2022. Montclair won 13-7 in game one, putting up seven runs in the top of the fourth, with
ANTHONY GUARINO knocking in three runs. They added an 8-4 win in game two behind solo homers from
PETER COSENTINO and
JORDEN JURKIEWICZ.
UP NEXT
The First Round of the NJAC Tournament begins Thursday, with the opponent and location to be determined after competition tomorrow.