GROTON, Conn. – Sophomore
Alex Petchark (Waterford, Conn.) went 5-for-6 with three runs scored and two RBI as the University of Connecticut Avery Point baseball team posted a split against Westchester Community College. The visitors took game one by a 9-8 final, while the hosts rallied for a 14-1 (five inning) triumph in the nightcap.
Team Records: UConn Avery Point (5-9) | Westchester CC (13-4)
Key Performers:
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Jeremy Nunes (Windsor, Conn.) and
Brayden Cooney (Southington, Conn.) each posted three hits and three RBI combined in the twinbill. Nunes scored three times and Cooney crossed the plate twice.
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Aidan Brennan (New London, Conn.) registered three hits, including a homerun, along with three RBI and two runs in game two.
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Chris Oliwa (Ansonia, Conn.) connected for his first collegiate home run in game one.
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Colin Sparaco (Ivoryton, Conn.) went 4.1 innings with nine strikeouts to earn the win in game two. He merited just one run on three hits.