March 27, 2009
NEWARK, DE--The University of Delaware (14-7/3-1) defeated the Monarchs of OldDominion (6-14/1-3), 9-2 Friday with the help of three homers and the strong pitchingOf Brian Rorick who fanned nine batters on the day.
The Monarchs were led by Donnie Corsner (Virginia Beach, Va. )and Max Most (Port Washington, NY.) who both had two hits on the day. Corsner slammed his fourth homerun of the season in the ninth inning. ODU's first run came on an RBI single in the eight by Gerard Hall ( Washington, DC.) which plated Austin Wright.
Bill Merkler put UD out in front with a solo homer in the second inning. Carlos Alonsohit a homer in the third for a 2-0 Delaware lead. In the fourth Ryan Cuneo doubled homeTwo runs after Kyle Davis singled home a run.
Cuneo then homered in the seventh inning. Cuneo finished with four hits and five runs batted in on the day. Ryan Reed and Kyle Davis each Had two hits for UD.
Delaware starter Brian Rorick pitched eight innings, fanning nine and allowing justfive hits. Because of impending bad weather, the two teams will play a double-header beginningat 11 am Saturday at Bob Hannah Stadium.
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ODU Battery: Brett Harris, Brandon Smith(7) and Edgar HernandezUD Battery: Brian Rorick, Corey Crispell(9) and Ryan Reed.
WP: Rorick (2-0) LP: Harris (3-2)HR: ODU- Corsner; UD- Alonso, Cuneo, Merkler.