Ephs defeat #19 RPI 9-5
TROY, NY- The Williams College baseball team (22-10) wasted no time in starting a new winning streak after their season high eight gamer was stopped by Wesleyan Sunday afternoon. On Tuesday, the Ephs traveled to #19 RPI and came home with a 9-5 victory.
"It is great to play a nationally ranked team and beat them on their own field," said head coach Bill Barrale. "Anytime you can go on the road mid-week against a tough team and win, it's is impressive."
The Ephs did an excellent job of capitalizing on the opportunities that RPI presented to them. The Red Hawks committed eight errors on the day and the Ephs made them pay by scoring three runs in the second, two in the sixth, and four in the seventh.
On offense, the Ephs were led by their outfielders, senior Max Pinto, senior Kevin Flynn, and sophomore Al Matthews, who combined to go 7-14 with four runs and three RBIs- one of which was a homer off the bat of Flynn. Sophomore Robin Allemand also had a big day at the plate going 2-5 with three runs and an RBI.
Getting the start and going seven strong innings for the Ephs was sophomore Paul Burgdorf, who allowed three runs (one earned) while striking out six. Junior Zach Stone continued his strong season on the mound by pitching a scoreless ninth.
The Ephs next see action this weekend with a Saturday doubleheader at MIT and the season finale against Amherst on Sunday.
