The New York University baseball team scored early, scored late, and utilized strong pitching to capture the final game of its weekend series at Washington University in St. Louis.
After dropping the first three games, the Violets (14-6, 1-3) shutout the Bears (17-9, 3-1) 12-0 on Sunday in St.Louis, Mo.
NYU scored three runs in the first inning and nine in the seventh, and
Andrew Reid hurled a complete-game three-hit shutout to propel the visitors to their first University Athletic Association (UAA) win of ther season.
"It surely was a needed win," said Head Coach
Doug Kimbler. "We played hard all weekend."
Connor Ruggero's two-RBI single was the main producer in the three-run first.
Ruggero also had an RBI single in the nine-run seventh, but the big blow was
Cam Dunn's three-run home run.
Dakota Barbet also had a two-RBI single in the frame.
During those innings and everywhere In between, Reid was dealing. He only allowed four base runners in his seven innings, three hits and a walk. Now 3-0 on the season, Reid struck out four and now has 24 strikeouts in 25 innings.
Nick Argenziano contributed two hits and scored three runs.
Richard Beggy and
Nate Pallotta each had two hits and scored two runs.
The Violets are back in action on Friday, April 5, when they host Emory University to begin a four-game weekend series. First pitch at Staten Island University Hospital Community Park is set for 3:00pm.