Box Score

DALLAS, PA – Heavy-hitting Misericordia exploded for 16 hits to post a 20-9 win over Rutgers-Newark on Tambur Field.

The Raiders struck for three runs in the second inning after loading the bases with no one out on a lead-off double by sophomore designated hitter Graham Commesso, a walk to freshman third baseman Brian Kokos and a bunt single by senior centerfielder Matt Larangera.  A one-out walk to junior catcher Steve Tamayo plated a run before freshman shortstop Ryan Macfarlane laced a two-out, two-run single through the middle of the infield.

The Cougars tallied five runs on four hits in the first inning and added four on three hits in the third against senior starter Ryan Staub (0-3) before junior Jonathan Dominquez took over to start the fourth.  Staub gave up nine hits while striking out two and walking a pair in three full innings.

Misericordia added 11 runs over the next three innings before Macfarlane doubled and scored on a single through the left side by freshman leftfielder Michael Murray to make it 20-4.

Commesso singled to lead off the eighth to start an unusual two-run Raider rally. Sophomore third baseman Nick Gencarelli was hit by a pitch before a pair of strike outs were followed by an infield error which loaded the bases.  A wild pitch brought Commesso home before sophomore second baseman Rudy Chavez walked to reload the bases.  Macfarlane was hit by a pitch to push across the second run of the inning.

Catcher Dan Lopez capped a three-run rally in the ninth with a two-run single to bring the final score to 20-9.

Misericordia (28-8) ran its win streak to six games while posting a season-high run total.  The Scarlet Raiders (8-27) fell for the fourth straight time and finished with a 5-16 mark against non-conference opponents.

Rutgers-Newark wraps up its season with four New Jersey Athletic Conference games beginning Wednesday night at 6 against Rutgers-Camden on Campbell's Field.

Senior Night is set for Friday at 6 at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium to complete the home-and-away series against Rutgers-Camden.

Saturday, the Raiders visit William Paterson for the season-ending NJAC doubleheader at 11:30 a.m.