NORFOLK, VA (April 4) - The New York Mets AAA affiliate Norfolk Tidespounded out 13 hits to defeat Old Dominion University April 4 inthe annual Metrocall Scholarship game, 7-1 at Harbor Park.
The Monarchs, who beat the Tides last year got eight hits,including three from sophomore first baseman Jared Musolf(Lakehurst, NJ.). Two of the three hits were doubles. TheMonarchs lone run came in the seventh as Joe Troilo (Avondale, Pa.) singled,then stole second and came homeon a Tide error.
Other Monarchs with hits were David Valardi (Fishkill, NY.),Tim Hummell (Montgomery, NY.), Kevin Henninger(Va. Beach, Va.,),and JasonGreiner(Wexford, Pa.).
Joe McEwing had two hits,and knocked in two runs as didKevin Baez. The Tides pitchers worked for both teams.
The Monarchs return to action April 5 when theyhost UNC Charlotte at 3:00 at the Bud Metheny Complex.
ODU 000 001 000 -1-8-2Tides 311 001 10x -7-13-1Pitchers for ODU:Rush, Gonzalez(6),Cammack(7)Mann(8).Tides Pitchers:Springer,Stewart(7),Guerra(8),Shouse(9).WP:Springer LP:Rush