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Vokulich pitched the team's first complete-game shutout.
4
Cairn University CUBB 6-17
10
Winner New York U. NYUMB 10-18
Cairn University CUBB
6-17
4
Final
10
New York U. NYUMB
10-18
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Cairn University CUBB 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 4 10 3
New York U. NYUMB 1 3 0 2 4 0 X 10 11 0

W: Serapilio-Frank, Cameron (4-4) L: Ortega,T (0-3)

0
Cairn University CUBB 6-18
3
Winner New York U. NYUMB 11-18
Cairn University CUBB
6-18
0
Final
3
New York U. NYUMB
11-18
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Cairn University CUBB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
New York U. NYUMB 1 0 0 0 2 0 X 3 11 0

W: Vokulich, Michael (3-1) L: Trotman,M (1-4)

Game Recap: Baseball |

Baseball Sweeps Doubleheader

Violets Defeat Cairn 10-4 and 3-0 at MCU Park



The New York University baseball team swept Cairn University 10-4 and 3-0 on Tuesday, April 14, at MCU Park in Brooklyn, NY.

The Violets (11-18) received outstanding pitching performances from starters Cameron Serapilio-Frank (first game) and Michael Vokulich (second game). Serapilio-Frank went six innings in the opener and allowed four runs while striking out seven. Vokulich went the distance in game two, shutting out the Highlanders (6-18) and allowing only five hits and facing only 24 batters.

It was the NYU Division III baseball program's first-ever complete game shutout.

"Great pitching performances by our guys today," said Head Coach Doug Kimbler. "They threw strikes and pitched to contact. They both were economical and made it easier for our defense to stay on its toes."

In evening his record at 4-4 on the season Serapilio was helped by an NYU offense that struck for 11 hits and a defense that did not make an error. 

After scoring the first run of the contest, the Violets found themselves down 2-1 heading into the home half of the second inning. The squad scored three runs in the bottom of the frame to take a 4-2 lead, highlighted by a two-run single from Jeremy Wayne.

Cairn rallied to tie the game with two runs in the top of the fourth inning, only to see NYU answer quickly with two runs in the bottom to retake a lead it would never relinquish. 

NYU added four runs in the bottom of the fifth to help solidify the victory. Sy Cohen delivered the big blow with a two-run single.

In the second game, the Violets scored in the first inning on CJ Picerni's sacrifice fly. NYU added two more runs in the fifth on another Picerni sac fly and a RBI single by Jonathan Iaione.  

Vokulich needed to throw only 72 pitches to record the win and up his record to 3-1 this season. Once again, the defense commited no errors.

"When the pitchers pitch, the hitters hit and the fielders field it makes for a great day." 

Game One Highlights:

- Serapilio-Frank tied his career high with the seven strikeouts.

- Christian Bloom led the Violets with three hits. 

- Wayne, Cohen and Picerni each had two RBIs for NYU.

- Wayne and Iaione each had two stolen bases.

- Matthew Millus struck out three (career high) and did not allow a run in his only inning of work.

- All nine NYU hitters in the starting lineup reached base safely at least once.

Game Two Highlights:

- Vokulich did not walk a batter.

- NYU again recorded 11 hits.

- The Violets stole four bases, including another one by Wayne.

- Wayne went 3-for-3 and Iaione was 2-for-2.

The Violets will be right back in action tomorrow for a doubleheader against Yeshiva University. First pitch is set for 6:00 pm. Live stats will be available.