Army-Harvard Split Saturday Doubleheader

Saturday, March 25

USA Baseball National Training Complex, Cary, N.C.

2 p.m.

Army West Point

8-12

Harvard

7-8

Harvard

Army West Point

Army-Harvard Split Saturday Doubleheader

March 25, 2017 | Baseball

Box Score 1 Box Score 2

CARY, N.C. – Army West Point baseball and Harvard each registered a win here Saturday afternoon to split on day one of the weekend's four-game series.

The Black Knights first notched a thrilling come-from-behind 8-7 victory in the opener, in which the Cadets tallied the tying run in the seventh before scoring four runs in the ninth to secure the win. The outing was originally scheduled for seven innings, so the victory marked Army's second extra innings win of the season.

In the nightcap, the Crimson took a 4-0 edge after three innings and never really looked back in an 11-5 triumph. The Black Knights tried to rally numerous times but weren't ever able to tally the needed runs to pull close.

Sophomore Trey Martin had a nice day, finishing 3-for-6 with an RBI, a double, a walk and a run scored. Senior Kris Lindner also had a solid outing compiling three hits, including his first triple of the year, and two runs scored in eight at bats.

Matt Hudgins, John McCarthy and Jon Rosoff also notched two hits each. Hudgins and McCarthy added to their season home runs total with nearly back-to-back long balls in Game 1. Hudgins now leads the team with three, while McCarthy has two.

Joe Santoro was credited with Army's victory in the opener after coming in to get a huge strikeout in the top of the eighth to retire the side. He also saw action in Game 2 and finished out his day not allowing any hits during his 1.2 innings of work. The rookie fanned four batters during his time on the mound as well.

Cam Opp dipped to 1-1 on the year after earning the loss on the hill in Game 2. The sophomore had to come into the game with one out in the first inning after starter Daniel Gibbons was injured.

Jeremy Mortensen got the starting nod in Game 1, giving up seven hits and four earned runs during his 3.2 innings of work. Jacob Carte then came in for relief allowing just one hit and one earned run during his 4.1 innings. The Charlotte, N.C., native also struck out a career-high seven batters in the game.

ARMY HIGHLIGHTS AND GAME NOTES

The Black Knights notched two doubles, one triple and two home runs in the twin bill, marking five extra base hits on the day.
Army compiled one sacrifice hit with two sacrifice fly balls, including a game-winning walk off one by Alex Dickerson in Game 1.
In total, the Black Knights swiped five bases in the doubleheader.
The Crimson posted nine extra base hits on the day, including two triples by Quinn Hoffman and a home run by Jake Suddleson.
Harvard used six pitchers in the twin bill, while Army sent out nine.
Some highlights from Game 1 were:
- Carte came in for relief, pitching a solid 4.1 innings, allowing just one hit and one earned run, while fanning a career-best seven batters.
- The Black Knights were down 4-0 after the top of the fourth but nearly back-to-back home runs by McCarthy and Hudgins in the bottom half pulled the Cadets within 4-3. Josh White then tied the game in the bottom of the seventh after he converted on a one-out single up the middle. Jacob Hurtubise was able to touch home on the play, sending the game into extra innings.
- After the Crimson had created a 7-4 gap between the teams following three runs in the top of the ninth, the Black Knights responded with four huge runs in the bottom half to walk-off and stun the designated away team.
A highlight from Game 2 was:
- After earning the win on the hill in Game 1, Santoro came in for relief in Game 2, registering three strikeouts in his 1.2 innings of work.
- Brock Daugherty got his first career appearance in after closing out the final 1.0 innings. The first-year gave up two hits and one earned run during his time on the mound.

LINEUP BREAKDOWN
Game 1
     Rosoff (C): 1-for-5 with an RBI
     McCarthy (CF): 1-for-4 with an RBI and a run
        - Monge (3B): 1-for-1 with an RBI and a run
     Lindner (2B): 2-for-3 with 2 runs
     Hudgins (DH): 1-for-3 with 2 RBI, a run and a walk
        - Lee (1B): 0-for-1
     Saldivar (DH): 0-for-3 with an RBI
     Dickerson (1B): 0-for-4 with an RBI
     Giovinco (LF): 0-for-4
     Martin (3B): 1-for-2 with a walk
        - Hurtubise (PR/CF): 0-for-0 with 2 runs and a walk
     White (SS): 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run

    Mortensen (P): 3.2 innings, 7 hits, 4 earned runs
        - Carte: 4.1 innings, 1 hit, 1 earned run, 1 walk, 7 strikeouts
        - Smith: 0.2 innings, 2 hits, 2 earned runs
        - Santoro (W): 0.1 innings, 1 strikeout

Game 2
     Rosoff (C): 1-for-5 with an RBI
        - Sarsen (C): N/A
     McCarthy (CF): 1-for-4 with an RBI
     Lindner (2B): 1-for-5
     Hudgins (RF): 1-for-3 with an RBI
        - Lee (PH/RF): 0-for-1 with a run and a walk
     Saldivar (DH): 1-for-3
        - Houston (DH): 0-for-2
     Dickerson (DH): 1-for-3
        - McKenna (PR/CF): 1-for-1 with an RBI and a run
     Giovinco (1B): 0-for-2 with a run and a walk
     Martin (CF): 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run
     White (SS): 0-for-2 with a run and a walk
        - Monge (PR/CF): 0-for-1

    Gibbons (P): 0.1 innings, 1 strikeout (pulled due to injury)
        - Opp (L): 4.1 innings, 8 hits, 6 earned runs, 1 walk, 4 strikeouts
        - Walters: 0.2 innings, 2 hits, 1 earned run, 1 strikeout
        - Santoro: 1.2 innings, 3 strikeouts
        - Gagliardi: 1.0 innings, 2 hits, 3 earned runs, 2 walks, 3 strikeouts
        - Daugherty: 1.0 innings, 2 hits, 1 earned run, 3 walks

FACTS & FIGURES
• In total, the Black Knights posted 17 hits and 13 runs on the day. Harvard compiled 24 hits and 18 runs.
• Each team had an error in the doubleheader with Harvard's coming in Game 1 and Army's in Game 2.
• The Cadets left 15 runners on base, while the Crimson stranded 20.

UP NEXT
• These two teams will meet up again Sunday for another twin bill scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. The first of the two contests will be seven innings, followed by a nine-inning game in the night cap.
• Live stats will be available.