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Pempkowski leads three Knights on All Commonwealth Team
Annville, PA:  5/13/10 - The 2010 All Commonwealth Conference Baseball team was announced today by the Middle Atlantic Conference office.  The team, voted on by the leagues head coaches features three Arcadia Baseball student-athletes, led by senior outfielder Matt Pempkowski (Jenkintown, PA/Abington), who was named to the First Team.  First time all-conference recipients Dan Morris G’09 (Sinking Springs, PA/Conrad Weiser) and Rich Schlamowitz ’12 (Shillington, PA/Governor Mifflin) were selected to the Second Team. 

This is the second straight all-conference nod for Pempkowski, who was named to the All-Commonwealth Second Team last season.  He enjoyed his best season in 2010, racking up 44 hits, 8 doubles, 2 triples and 2 homeruns, all season-bests for the outfielder.  He hit .301 and led the team in at-bats (146), run’s scored (33) and stolen bases (27-30).  He was recognized as one of four Arcadia Senior Scholar Athletes and graduates on May 21 with a degree in Business Administration.

Morris, a Marketing major, who returned for his final season of eligibility in 2010, produced his best offensive season, hitting a team leading .417, 4th best among all Commonwealth hitters.  He also produced season-best numbers in hits (45), stolen bases (11-13) and his 34 runs scored and 3 homeruns led the squad. 

Schlamowitz ended a stellar sophomore season batting .364, second behind Morris. The first-baseman/pitcher produced a 50-hit season, ending with a team best 51 on the year, while leading the team in RBI (31).  His 6 triples was second best in the league.  Schlamowitz majors in Biology.

Alvernia's Shane Zellers and Chris Ray took home Pitcher of the Year and Rookie of the Year respective honors while Widener's Tom DeAngelis and Steve Carcarey were awarded Player and Coach of the Year honors.  Full Release


Baseball bids farewell to six seniors
Glenside, PA:  5/3/10 -  Arcadia University Baseball recently concluded their 2010 season over the weekend, ending on a high note with a 7-5 league win over Elizabethtown (11-7 C'wealth) but will say goodbye to six student-athletes who will graduate later this month.  #2 Matt Pempkoski (Jenkintown, PA/Abington), #9 Dan Morris (Sinking Spring, PA/Conrad Weiser), #12 Zach Spece (Ocean View, DE/Sussx Tech), #13 Jared Knable (Cherry Hill, NJ/Cherry Hill West), #16 Joe Rafanelli (Exeter, RI/Exeter West Greenwich Regional) and #24 Dan Manning (Burlington, NJ/Holy Cross) all closed out their collegiate playing career under second year head coach Brian Pugh. 

Over his four year career, Matt Pempkowski '10 has provided the Knights with a strong presence in the outfield and reliability at the plate and on the bases.  Named 2nd team All Commonwealth in 2009, Pempkowski led the league in 2010 in stolen bases, capturing 27 of 30 attempts and had a career year at the plate, racking up 44 hits, 12 for extra bases, scoring 33 runs while driving in 17.  He led the team in at-bats (146), stolen bases and runs.  Earlier this semester, the Business Administration major was named one of Arcadia's Senior Scholar Athletes.  His career totals include:
Batting average:  .324
Games Played:  114
Games Started:  100
At-bats:  370
Runs:  90
Hits:  120
RBI:  45
Stolen Bases/Attempts:  51-56
Put Outs:  267
Assists:  18
Fielding %:  .944

Dan Morris 'GR returned for his final season of eligibility in 2010 after a season-ending injury sidelined the infielder for the 2008 season.  This year his .417 batting avergage not only led the team but was 4th best in the Commonwealth Conference, where he also owned a league best 6 sacrafice flys.  His 3 home runs and 34 runs scored also led the team in 2010.  His career numbers include:
Batting average:  .362
Games Played:   94
Games Started:   87
At-bats:  315
Runs:  77
Hits:  114
RBI:   86
Stolen Bases/Attempts:   20-24
Put Outs:   69
Assists:  114
Fielding %:   .847

Starting pitcher Zach Spece '10, a three-time All Academic recipient, closes his collegiate career with a 8.22 ERA after being the Knights go-to man on the mound, where he led Arcadia with 65 innings pitched this season.  Majoring in Biology, Spece also led the 2010 team in complete games (6).  His career numbers include:
ERA:  8.22
Win:  3
Loss:  16
Appearances:  36
Games Started:  20
Complete Games:  7
Innings Pitched:  140.1
Hits:  230
Runs:  159
Earned Runs: 128
Walks:  60
Strikeouts:  63

After missing the 2009 season due to injury, Jared Knable '10 returned to the lineup this season, playing a dual role as left handed pitcher and designated hitter.  A pitcher by trade, Knable ends his collegiate career with a 7.05 ERA and a 6-6 overall record.  His .307 batting average was fourth best in the Knight's lineup this where he made 22 starts at DH and 4 on the hill.  Majoring in Business Adminstration, Knable's career numbers include:
Pitching
ERA:  7.05
Win:  6
Loss:  6
Appearances:  20
Games Started:  14
Complete Games:  3
Innings Pitched:  88
Hits:  112
Runs:  81
Earned Runs:  69
Walks:  37
Strikeouts:  44
Offense 
Batting average:  .307
Games Played:   25
Games Started:   22
At-bats:  75
Runs:  12
Hits:  23
RBI:   6
Stolen Bases/Attempts:   2-3
Put Outs:   71
Assists:  6
Fielding %:   .987

Also majoring in Business Administration, #16 Joe Rafanelli '10 played the role of starting first basemen and relief pitcher in 2010.  At the plate, he batted .241 this season with 14 runs and 14 RBIs while making 5 appearances on the mound.  Over his career, he boasted a .949 fielding percentage with just 8 errors.  His career numbers include:
Pitching
ERA:  10.16
Win:  1
Loss:  3
Appearances:  26
Games Started:  3
Complete Games:  0
Innings Pitched:  54
Hits:  87
Runs:   82
Earned Runs:   61
Walks:   38
Strikeouts:   23
Offense 
Batting average:   .200
Games Played:   57
Games Started:   37
At-bats:   109
Runs:  12
Hits:  24
RBI:   21
Stolen Bases/Attempts:   2-3
Put Outs:   164
Assists:   17
Fielding %:  .949   

Finally, senior right handed pitcher Dan Manning '10 led the 2010 pitching staff in appearances (21) and was a perfect 2-0 through 32 innings of work, the only unblemished record of any Knights pitcher this season.  Majoring in marketing, Manning's career numbers include:
ERA:  12.46
Win:  2
Loss:  3
Appearances:  45
Games Started:  6
Complete Games:  0
Innings Pitched:  83
Hits:  150
Runs:   139
Earned Runs:   115
Walks:   68
Strikeouts:   56

All Commonwealth Conference selections will be announced next week. 



Knights earn split on Senior Day
Philadelphia, PA: 5/1/10 -  With 6 seniors playing their final games in an Arcadia uniform, the Knights took one of two this afternoon at Erny Field. Both games had great moments, however, in game two with the score tied heading into the bottom of the eighth inning the Knights bats livened and plated two, to take a 7-5 lead. Dan Morris playing in his final collegiate game was 4-6 on the afternoon, with 2 RBI and a run scored.

Senior Zac Spece took the mound in game one, also his final start of this collegiate career. Spece battled keeping the game close through 5 innings of play, only allowing two runs. A few unlikely breaks in the 6th inning cost Spece the game, as 6 runs came across off 2 errors in the field before the innings came to a close. This proved to be the difference in the game as Elizabethtown College took game one by the score of 9-3.

In game two Arcadia fell behind by an early run after the first inning, however responded well, scoring 5 runs over the course of the next two innings to take a 5-1 lead. The bottom of the second inning got started after Mike McElhatton reached base following being hit by the Elizabethtown pitcher. Next up Senior Jared Knable taking advantage of the last few at-bats of his career, laced a double to left field putting runners on second and third for classmate Joe Rafanelli. Rafanelli didn't waste any time, he also took a pitch to left field for a double, bring home McElhatton and Knable and giving Arcadia a 2-1 lead. The Knights would tack on another run in the inning for a 3-1 lead after two.

After holding the Blue Jays scoreless in the top of the third, Arcadia would look to increase it's lead in the bottom half of the inning. With two outs, McElhatton stepped up and singled to right center, followed by a walk to Knable, putting two runners on again for Rafanelli. And again Rafanelli would deliver, powering the ball to dead center field for a 2 RBI triple, and a 5-1 lead for the Knights.

The Blue Jays however didn't waste any time getting right back into the ball game, putting together a 4-run top of the fourth to tie the game at 5-5.

The game would remain tied through 5 1/2 as both teams went scoreless in the fifth and the Blue Jays went three up three down in the top of the sixth.

Down to their final two at-bats of the season, Arcadia seized the moment. With two out and a runner on second, Morris stepped to the plate looking to get a pitch he could drive into the gap. Morris patient at the plate, got hold of one sending it into left center field for an RBI double, giving Arcadia the 6-5 lead and in need of only 3 outs for the victory. Not satisfied, Rich Schlamowitz wanted to help out his own cause on the mound, and sent a double to almost the exact same sport Morris found. Morris would score and Arcadia grabbed a 7-5 lead heading into the top of the seventh.

Ever mindful of the Blue Jays batters capabilities the Knights took the field focused and determined to pull out the victory. With two outs, Arcadia could sense the victory however, E-town found a hole in the infield for a single, bringing the tying run to the plate. Calm and poised, Schlamowitz worked the plate, and finally got Elizabethtown to pop out weakly to third for the final out.

On a beautiful day at Erny Field, Arcadia's seniors were able to secure a special moment for their memories, winning the final game of the season at home. Elizabethtown will continue playing as they locked up the third spot in the Commonwealth play-offs set to begin next week. Arcadia finishes the season 9-29 overall and 2-14 in league play.

Knights Set To Take on Wesley At Frawley Stadium, ETown Series This Weekend
Entering their last week of the season, Arcadia University will open up the week with a home game against the Wolverines of Wesley College (DE) on Wednesday night at Frawley Stadium, home of the Class A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals in Wilmington, Delaware.

Game time is 7pm, and gates will open at 6pm.  Admission will be charged at the gate.
Click here for driving directions to Frawley Stadium.

Admission Prices
Adults                         $5
Students w/valid ID    $3
Under 18                    Free

This will be the second meeting of the season between the two squads.  Wesley rallied from an early deficit to win the first game played at Bob Reed Field in March.

The Knights return to action on Friday when they begin their Commonwealth Conference series against Elizabethtown at Boyd Stadium.  The Blue Jays will then travel to Erny Field on Saturday for the regular-season finale.  Prior to game one of the double header, the Knights will be recognizing six seniors and their families.  Festivities get underway at 11:45am.

Baseball drop two at Messiah
Grantham, PA: 4/24/10 - Completing the three-game series at Messiah College Saturday afternoon, Arcadia University fell to the Falcons 6-2 in game one and 10-3 in the finale. The Knights five runs in the two games came off only nine hits as the Messiah pitching staff was solid the entire afternoon. Arcadia falls to 8-27 on the season and 1-12 in the Commonwealth, while Messiah improves to 18-15 and 7-8 in the league.

In game one Arcadia jumped out to a 2-0 lead after the top of the first inning. The Knights lead-off man Matt Pempkowski got the game started with a single, and promptly stole second to put Arcadia in good position to grab the early lead. Dan Morris would deliver a single putting men on first and third with only one out, and Arcadia's RBI leading Rich Schlamowitz heading to the plate. As he has done all season, Schlamowitz singled home Pempkowski, giving Arcadia a quick 1-0 lead in the first. A walk to Kyle Jackson would load the bases for Mike McElhatton who drove home the second run of the inning for Arcadia off a long sacrifice fly to left, plating Morris, and putting the Knights up 2-0.

Unfortunately the two run opening inning would be the only runs Arcadia would score in game one, as Messiah answered with one run in each of the six innings they were to bat to take the game 6-2. Three of Arcadia's six hits in the opener would come in that first inning.

In game two Arcadia would again grab the early lead, 1-0 in the first innings of play. This time Arcadia would use its speed on the base paths and a wild start fielding by the Falcons to manufacture its early run. However, similar to game one Arcadia's scoring would be too few and far between in this game as their next run wouldn't cross the plate until the top of the sixth. Meanwhile Messiah would score 7 runs between the 2nd and 5th innings to grab the lead, while following the Arcadia scoring top the sixth with 3 runs of their on in the bottom half of the inning.

Arcadia will look to get back to swinging the bats well Wednesday April 28th when they play a home game in Delaware, Coach Brian Pugh's home state, at Frawley Stadium, home to the Wilmington Blue Rockets of the Carolina League, a Kansas City Royals affiliate. The game will be played under the lights for a 7 pm first pitch.

Falcons shut down Knight bats; Take game one 12-4
Philadelphia, PA: 4/23/10 - A day after the Knights pounded out 16 hits on the road, Arcadia worked to get 12 hits however was unable to string together enough to get past Messiah College in Commonwealth action. Messiah (16-15, 5-8) and Arcadia (8-24, 1-12) will meet again tomorrow for a double-header to complete the 3 game series.

Messiah jumped out to an early 4-0 lead after the top of the first and never looked back, utilizing strong defensive play behind a solid complete game outting by Falcon starting pitcher to take game one of the series.

Arcadia would manufactor one run in the bottom of the first to close the gap to 4-1 after the first. Messiah would have an answer, after both teams went scoreless in the 2nd, the Falcons scored six runs over the next four innings of play to stretch their lead to 12-2.

The Knights would put together a small rally in the bottom of the eighth, plating two runners and making it an eight run game, however, Arcadia would go quietly in the ninth, securning the 12-4 victory for Messiah College.

Jerry Smith, Mike McElhatton, Kyle Jackson, and Matt Pempkowski all had 2 hit afternoon for Arcadia. Dan Morris continued his strong play with a 1-3 outting and 2 RBI. 

Morris, Jackson's two home runs not enough; Eagles defeat Knights in walk-off fashion
St. David's, PA: 4/22/10 - Arcadia University (8-23) traveled to Eastern College (18-12) Thursday afternoon, for a rematch of Knights victory earlier this month. The two teams combined for 34 runs, 33 hits, and 8 home runs, the last home run in the bottom the tenth to win the game for the Eastern Eagles, 18-16. Dan Morris was 2-4, with 6 RBI off two monster home runs, Kyle Jackson finished the day 3-5, 3 RBI and 2 home runs of his own.  

A scoreless first inning would be the rarity in this ballgame, as each starting pitcher was able to come out of the inning untouched. However, after the Knights again went quietly in the top of the second, the Eagles were able to push three runs across the plate and take the early lead. In response, Arcadia in the top of the third used a combination of a walk and four hits to plate four and take the early 4-3 lead. Following a walk to lead off the inning, Jerry Smith (3-6, 2 RBI, 3 runs) doubled to left field putting runners of second and third for Matt Pempkowski (2-5, 3 RBI, 2 runs). Seizing the moment Pempkowski roped a 2 RBI single down the left field line for the Knights first two runs on the afternoon. Marc Gottfried (2-5, RBI, 2 runs) would follow with a single of his own, advancing the runner to third. A sacrifice fly off the bat of Morris would score Arcadia's third run of the inning. The fourth run would come off a fielders choice, to give Arcadia the lead.

After a scoreless Eagle half of the third, Arcadia would stretch it's 4-3 lead with an exciting top of the fourth. The Knights first two hitters would get aboard via walks putting Arcadia in good position for another big inning. Smith looking to advance the runners to second and third, laid down a perfect bunt which none of the Eagles could field, beating it out for a single, and loading the bases with no outs. Pempkowski would next deliver a sacrifice fly to score Mike McElhatton. A successful double steal attempt again put two Arcadia runners in scoring position for Gottfried who singled to left, scoring Jason Heryla. With the score already in Arcadia's favor at 7-3, Morris stepped to the plate with a runner on and got a hold of a pitch and hammered it over the left field fence for a 2-run homer, extending the lead to 9-3. Following a fly out to record the second Knight out and a pitching change, Jackson wasted no time introducing the new Eagle pitching to the game as he also hit one out over the left field wall, for the second Arcadia homer of the inning, and a 10-3 advantage through 3 1/2 innings of play.

Arcadia's big half of the fourth, obviously inspired Eastern's hitters as they came to bat in the bottom of the innings very aggressive, smacking two home runs of their own,one to center and another to left center, and narrowing the lead to 10-6 after four.

Poised to get back momentum, Arcadia would use the long ball as an exclamation point for the inning. Again the first two hitters would reach base for the Knights, and Smith again would come through, this time lacing a 2 RBI single to center field, quickly pushing the lead back to 12-6. Two hitters later, Morris stepped to the plate with runners on second and third, another RBI situation, and again placed the Eagles pitch over the left field wall for his second homer in as many at-bats, this time the 3-run variety, capping a 5-run top of the fifth for Arcadia.

Eagles pitching would settle in from the 5th inning onward, allowing only one more run to cross for Arcadia over 5 innings of work, however they found themselves in a 9-run hole at 15-6. Both teams went scoreless in the sixth, and the Knights would remain quiet through the top of the seventh, however, Eastern's bats would find life. The Eagles would send 12 men to the plate in the bottom of the seventh, scoring 6 runs on 4 hits, and closing the lead to 15-12.

Arcadia would get one run back in the top of the eighth, off the second home run of the game for Jackson, adding an insurance run for a 16-12 lead heading into the final inning a half of regulation.

The lead however would not hold up as Eastern scored 4 runs in the bottom of the eighth to tie the game at 16, heading into the ninth.

Each team would put runners on base in the ninth inning, however, neither team could push a run across sending the game into extras. Arcadia would again put two runners on in the top of the tenth with less than two outs, but just like in the ninth were unable capitalize and ended the inning with both runners left on base.

Arcadia got the first Eagle hitter to fly out to left to start the bottom of the 10th inning for the first out, however the next hitter doubled down the left field line, putting a runner in scoring position with one out. In a game to this point had already seen 7 home runs, it was only fitting the game would end with one as well, and it did just that. The next Eastern batter stepped to the plate and send the game-winning home run over the center field wall and Eastern roured back to win 18-16.

What was by the far the most exciting game of the year for both teams, ended with Arcadia hitting a season hit 4 home runs, and 6 players with multi-hit afternoons. Each team sent five pitchers to the mound in an attempt to stifle the other's offense, but on this day the bats were all the talk. In addition to the 8 combined home runs, there were also 4 combined doubles, for a total of 12 extra-base hits.

Arcadia will next take swing at Commonwealth for Messiah College, Friday April 23 in a single game starting at 3:30 PM. The Knights will then travel to Messiah Saturday April 24th for the final two games of the 3-game series between the two squads. That double-header is set to begin at noon. 

Baseball guts out weekend, take two at Gallaudet
Competing in their second double-header in as many days and fourth and fifth games in 3 days, Arcadia University's baseball team swept Sunday's games in Washington, DC. Mike McElhatton (4-8, 3 RBI) and Matt Pempkowski (5-8, 3 RBI) both had huge days for the Knights to help bring  home the victories. 

In game one Arcadia got off to a hot start, with lead off man Pempkowski reaching base and subsequently stealing second and third to put the Knights in good position for the early lead. In in the inning Arcadia would capitalize on poor control by Gallaudet's starting pitcher, and a clutch 2 RBI single by David Kutteroff to take the early 3-0 lead. However Gallaudet would answer back with 3 runs of its own in the bottom of the second to tie the game at 3-3.

Two runs in the top of the third by the Knights would again give them the lead, but again Gallaudet would fight back, scoring an answering run in the bottom of the third and the tying run in the bottom of the fifth, deadlocking the game at 5-5.

With the game tied heading into the final two innings of play, the Knights looked to seize control of the game. With two outs in the top of the sixth, Pempkowski singled to left field, reached second on an error by the pitching trying to steal, then stole third to put the go-ahead run in scoring position. Following a walk to Nick Petroski, the Gallaudet pitcher trying to keep the Knight base runners close would be called for a balk, send Petroski to second and Pempkowski home with the go-ahead run.

Arcadia would then lock up the game in the top of the seventh, sending 11 men to the plate while scoring 8 runs on 6 hits. Gallaudet would go quietly in the bottom of the seventh as Adam Planamento (4 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 KO) picked up the win for the Knights.

In game two Arcadia was dominate throughout, scoring seven runs in the opening 3 innings of play, never looking back, taking the game 12-1. Arcadia outhit Gallaudet 14-3, all but one Knight had at least one hit. Dan Manning picked up the win on the mound.

Arcadia will now have some time to rest and recover after its long weekend, as their next game isn't until Thursday April, 22nd when they travel to take on Eastern University at 4 PM.

Late Rally Not Enough As Alvernia Takes Opener
Reading, PA – Alvernia University scored eight runs between the second and third innings to take game one of the Commonwealth Conference series from Arcadia.

The Crusaders jumped out to an early 12-0 lead, however Arcadia would rally for three runs in the seventh inning, and four more in the eighth.  Alvernia would add on a single run in the eighth making the final score 13-7.  Alvernia improves to 21-7 overall (9-4 CC), while Arcadia drops to 6-20 (1-9 CC)

Alvernia starter Andrew Kirk provided seven innings of work for the Crusaders allowing three runs on eleven hits, while striking out two and giving up a pair of walks.  Knight starter Jason Heryla took the loss, giving up nine runs (five earned) on eight hits over five innings.

At the plate, the Knights were led by Jared Knable (5-5, 2 doubles, run scored), Matt Pempkowski (2-5, SB, 2 runs scored), and Marc Gottfried (1-5, SB, 2 runs scored).

The two teams will wrap up their season series on Saturday at Erny Field with a double header beginning at noon.

Knights pick up win behind Knable – Offense explodes for 16 runs.
Brooklyn, NY: 4/14/10 – Arcadia University earned their sixth win of the season on Wednesday, as they handed host CCNY a 16-4 loss at MCU Park (the former Key Span Park), which is home to the Brooklyn Cyclones of the New York – Penn League.

The Knights would jump out to an early three run lead in the top of the first inning when Marc Gottfried (3-5, 2 doubles, 3 runs scored) ripped a one out double.  Dan Morris reached base after being hit by a pitch, followed by Rich Schlamowitz (3-5, 2 runs scored, ).  After a walk to David Kutteroff (2-5, BB, run scored), and a line out to right field off the bat of Kyle Jackson, Mike McElhatton (2-4, 2BB, 2RBI, run scored) would single home Morris and Schlamowitz to cap off the scoring in the first.

CCNY would answer in the bottom half of the inning picking up a run off AU starter Jared Knable (CG, 8H, 4R, 3BB, K) which is where the scored stayed until the top of the fifth.

In the top of the fifth, the Knights bats came alive sending fourteen batters to the plate and picking up nine runs on nine hits in the process.  Matt Pempkowski (2-6, 2 runs scored) led off with a base hit, which began a string of five consecutive singles for Arcadia, and Jerry Smith (2-5, 2RBI) plated two with a one out single to left field.  By the third out, AU had jumped out to a 12-1 lead.  

CCNY managed to push across three runs of their own in the bottom of the fifth, bringing the score to 12-4 before the Knight added a pair of runs in both the eighth and ninth innings to make it a 12 run cushion. 

Morris, who made his return to the lineup after being out due to a injury suffered in the opening game of the Widener series, went 3-5 with four runs scored.

On the day, seven Knight hitters tallied multiple-hit games, and all nine batters scored at least one run.

AU returns to action on Friday when they travel to Reading to open their Commonwealth Conference series with Alvernia University at the Ballfield at Angelica Park.  First pitch is scheduled for 3:30.  The Knights will then play host to Alvernia on Saturday at Erny Field, with game one of the doubleheader beginning at 12:00. 

LVC completes sweep, take two from Knights
Annville, PA - 4/10/10:  Arcadia traveled to Lebanon Valley for the final two games of a three game series between the two squads this afternoon. The Knights hoping to grab one of the two in the doubleheader, fell 7-2 in the opener and 12-0 in the second game, for a LVC series sweep.

In the opener, the Dutchmen touched up Knight's starter Zach Spece for five runs in the opening three innings and two more in the sixth to take a commanding 7-0 into the decisive seventh inning. Attempting to rally in the top of the seventh and force extras, Arcadia started off the inning with a single by Kyle Jackson, followed by an RBI double off the bat of Mike McElhatton, giving the Knights their first run of the afternoon. After two straight outs, the Knights attempting to re-start their rally with a single by Marc Gottfried scoring McElhatton and plating the Knights second run. Unfortunately the Knight rally would end there as LVC would secure the third and final out, for a 7-2 Dutchmen victory.

Game two would prove much of the same as the Dutchmen pitchers were able to silence the Knights bats, while jumping on Arcadia pitching early. LVC already holding a 3-0 advantage heading into the bottom of the fourth, put together six run inning and breaking the game wide open. The Dutchmen would put three more runs on the board in the fifth, for their final tally of 12.

The Knights were never able to put together a string of hits in the second outing, thus falling 12-0. McElhatton, Jackson, and Jared Knable each went 2-6 on the day to lead the Arcadia offense. Rich Schlamowitz took the loss in the second game after going four innings giving up eight runs on seven hits.

Arcadia will have a short break before their next game, when they travel to another Commonwealth opponent Alvernia April 16th.

Baseball falls 11-7 to Lebanon Valley in series opener
Philadelphia, PA - 4/9/10:   Arcadia opened up a three game series against the Dutchmen of Lebanon Valley College, dropping the opener 11-7. The Knights will travel to LVC tomorrow to complete the series with a double-header starting at noon.

Lebanon Valley right fielder Aaron Mills had a huge day at the plate for the Dutchmen, with a 4-5 perfomance including a grand slam home run in the top of the eighth inning to stretch the LVC lead to 11-4. Mills would finish with 5 RBIs on the afternoon.

The Knights took an early 3-2 lead following the bottom of the third inning. Arcadia's lead would however be short lived as LVC put up six consecutive runs before the Knights would cross the plate again in the bottom of the seventh. From that point it was catch-up ball for the Knights, who assembled strong seventh and eighth innings, however those efforts weren't enough to overcome a seven run deficit after 7 1/2 innings, the largest of the day.

Mike McElhatton had an efficient 3 for 4 day at the plate for the Knights in the loss, one of five Knight players with an RBI. Rich Schlamowitz also continued his current hot streak, entering the game batting .425, he increased his average with a 2 for 4 day including an RBI.

Schlamowitz perfect in Knights 10-6 win over Washington College
CHESTERTOWN, MD - Visiting Arcadia University pounded out 16 hits en route to a 10-6 win over host Washington College, 10-6, on Wednesday afternoon at Athey Baseball Park in non-conference action. Rich Schlamowitz '12 enjoyed a perfect day, going 5-5 with 2 batted in an one scored to lead the Knights attack.  The Knights are now 5-16 on the season and win their second straight, while the Shoremen fall to 11-8.

The Shoremen scored two runs in the bottom of the first to take a quick 2-0 lead.

The Knights got one back in the top of the second on a two-out double by Jerry Smith '13 that drove in Joe Rafanelli '10 to reduce the WC lead to 2-1. In the bottom of the frame, freshman Kyle Aldrich  scored on an RBI single off the bat of Joe Willis to get the lead back to two runs at 3-1. Jason Heryla '11 robbed Connole of hit in left field for the third out and prevented another Washington from scoring another run.

Arcadia's Marc Gottfried '13 walked to lead off the third and scored on a triple by Rich Schlamowitz '12 to cut the Shoremen's lead to 3-2. Schlamowitz scored on a one-out single by Kyle Jackson '12 to even the game at 3-3. The Knights took their first lead of the game at 4-3 on a two-out RBI single by Gottfried that landed between the second baseman and right fielder in shallow right to score Heryla, who reached on a fielding error.

Mike McElhatton '12 hit a double to center that drove in David Kutteroff '12 to give Arcadia a 5-3 lead in the top of the fifth. Rafanelli extended the visitors' lead to 6-3 in the inning on a single up middle that plated Jackson.

Washington loaded the bases with no outs in the bottom of the fifth. Arcadia threw out two runners at the plate on fielder's choices. The Shoremen did get one run when Connole was forced in after Normoyle was hit by a pitch to trim the Arcadia lead to 6-4. However a flyout ended the threat with the bases loaded.

Schlamowitz gave the Knights a three-run bulge at 7-4 when he plated Smith on a infield single with two away in the top of the eighth. Matt Pempkowski '10 in the top of the ninth hit a three-run home run over the centerfield wall to give Arcadia a six-run lead at 10-4. The Shoremen got a pair of runs in the bottom of the ninth on RBI hits by Rolewicz and senior Matt Boucher to provide the final margin.

On the mound for Arcadia, Dan Manning '10 got the win as he threw the first five innings, allowing 3 earned on 5 hits. He struck out 3 of his 23 batters faced and walked 2.  Jackson, Kutteroff and McElhatton all had two hits, while Heryla and Smith both crossed home plate twice. Pempkowski drove in a game-high three runners.

For Washington, Rolewicz led the Shoremen offense with a 3-for-5 afternoon with two RBI and two runs scored. Connole was 2-for-4 and scored three times. Normoyle had two RBI for the hosts. On the hill, Connole took the loss and falls to 0-2.

Following their recent two-game non-conference wins, Arcadia returns to Commonwealth play on Friday at home to open their three-game series with the Dutchmen of Lebanon Valley College.  The team then travels to Annville, Pa for Saturday's doubleheader with LVC. 


Knights hit their way past Eastern 15-8
Philadelphia, PA:  4/6/10 - Rich Schlamowitz '12, Kyle Jackson '12 and Jerry Smith '13 led the Knights lineup with 4 hits apeice and Jared Knable '10 exited the game after 7 innings of work and an 8 run lead as Arcadia University Baseball handed the Eagles of Eastern University a 15-8 loss in non-conference play at Erny Field on Tuesday. 

Arcadia (4-16) out-hit the Eagles (10-8) 23-16 and boasted eight players with multi-hits, highlighted by Schlamowitz who led the Knights going 4-6 with 2 runs scored and 4 batted in.  Jackson also went 4-6 with 1 run, 1 batted in and a stolen base while Smith went 4-5 with 1 run and 2 batted in. 

Leading 5-1 in the bottom of the third, a two-run single through the left side by Mike McElhatton '12 (2-4, 2 runs, 2 RBI, 2 BB) made it 7-1 Arcadia, which was quickly followed by a two run shot over the center field fence by Jason Heryla '11 (2-4, 3 runs, 2 RBIs) giving Arcadia the 9-1 lead.  A triple from Schlamowitz and single from David Kutteroff '12 (2-4, 1 run, 2 RBIs, 2 BB) kept things going for the Knights in the inning, as both produced runs to give Arcadia the 11-1 advantage. 

After Eastern earned five runs on 6 hits in the top of the fourth to cut into Arcadia's lead, 11-6, Matt Pempkowski '10 (3-6, 2 runs, 2 RBIs) hit for run producing single to make it 12-6.  Following a scoreless fifth, another run batted in by Schlamowitz, this time off a double to center field in the sixth, and an RBI single from Kutteroff made it 14-6.  A single to left field from Smith gave Arcadia a 15-6 lead in the bottom of the seventh before Eastern tacked on one final run in the eighth.  Knable finished with 7 runs off of 15 Eastern hits with two K's and two walks for his first win on the mound of the year.

The Knights travel to the City College of New York on Tuesday April 13th for a 3:30 first pitch. Arcadia defeated CCNY 9-4 on March 12th of this season.    



Pride spoil series for Knights, take two to sweep
Chester, PA:  4/3/10 -  Widener University sophomore Jason Ferrie pitched a complete game shutout for a 2-0 victory in the opener, and Widener’s offense exploded for a 17-4 rout in the nightcap and swept the three-game Commonwealth series over Arcadia University in today's Commonwealth doubleheader.  Leading the Arcadia offense was Mike McElhatton '12 going 3-5 with 1 run and 2 batted in, Jared Knable '10, who went 2-3 with 1 run and 2 batted in and David Kutteroff '12 going 2-4 with 1 run scored.  Zach Spece '10 (1-5) took the game one loss with Rich Schlamowitz '12 (2-5) taking credit for the game two loss.  Arcadia drops to 3-16 overall and 1-5 in league play.

The Pride out hit Arcadia 8-2 in the opening game as Ferrie threw for 7 strikouts and faced the minimum number of batters for his 4th win of the season.  The game was scoreless entering the bottom of the fourth when the Pride used back-to-back doubles to plate the game's first score and then in the sixth down two outs, used a single-walk-single combination to score run number two before Ferrie retired the Knight batters in the 7th for the 2-0 win. 

In the nightcap, the Pride sent 15 batters to the plate in the first inning of game two, scoring 10 runs on 10 hits.  The first six all reached base and scored, and the first three combined for six hits and six runs scored.  The Knights got two runs back in the top of the second when Knable's double to left brought home Kyle Jackson and David Kutteroff but again, the Pride tacked five scores on in the bottom half of the frame to go up 15-2.  With the score 17-2 at the start of the sixth, Knable reached base off a single through the right side and Mike McElhatton sent a home run over the left field fence to help the Knight's cause but the game would end 17-4 in favor of the Pride who improve to 10-7 and 6-3 against Commonwealth opponents. 

Arcadia looks to bounce back from Saturday's losses when they host Eastern University Tuesday, April 7 at 3 PM at Erny Field.


Knights rally in bottom of eighth for tie, however fall 16-13 in 10
Philadelphia, PA:  4/1/10 -  Arcadia University's baseball team rallied from a nine run hole to force extras, however the Pride of Widener (8-7, 4-3 CC) scored three runs in the top of the tenth to secure the 16-13 victory. Today's game was the first of a three game set between the two teams, they return to the field Saturday April 3rd for a doubleheader at Widener University.

Falling behind 1-0 in the top of the first inning, Arcadia (3-14, 1-3 CC) came out swinging with two outs in the bottom of the first. A double by Dan Morris, followed by two straight RBI singles off the bats of Rich Schlamowitz and David Kutteroff put the Knights ahead 2-1 after one inning of play. After a scoreless second the Knights would strike again with the same combination of hitters to start off the third. Morris again doubled, followed by a RBI double by Schlamowitz and another RBI single by Kutteroff put the Knights ahead 4-1 after three innings.

Widener's starting pitcher would then settle in and not allow another hit until the bottom of the seventh, while the Pride pushed four runs across the plate, two in the fifth and two in the sixth to take a 5-4 lead heading into the seventh. The seventh inning would bring great excitement for both team, as the Pride would put together seven hits in the top of the inning, including a bases-loaded triple, and a 3-run homer, increasing their advantage to 13-4 after 6 1/2 innings of play.

This would have been the time for the Knights to pack it in, after playing even for most of the game with a fourth place Widener team, the Knights now found themselves down nine and only 12 outs remaining. However, someone forgot to tell the Arcadia Knights the game was over. After walking the lead off batter in the bottom of the seventh, Pride pitcher quickly secured the next two outs. Kyle Jackson not ready for the inning to end stepped up to the plate and laced a double down the left field line, scoring Morris and opening the door with a Knights rally. Pride pitcher would get the next Knight batter to ground to second, thinking he had secured the third out, however, the second baseman bobbled the grounder and threw wide to first, as everyone was safe. The Knights would take advantage of the extra out. Arcadia would put together six straight hits including a two RBI double by Marc Gottfried and an RBI single off the bat of Schlamowitz, his third RBI of the day. The Knights would answer the Pride eight run top of the seventh with their own eight run bottom of the seventh, again pulling within one run at 13-12.

A double off the bat of Jared Knable, followed by an RBI single by Mike McElhatton would knot the game at 13 all, heading into the ninth inning. Both teams would play a perfect ninth and force the game into extras. In the tenth, Widener would play small ball to push the first and deciding run across the plate. The Pride would tack on two more insurance runs to take a 16-13 lead into the bottom of the 10th, Arcadia would go down 1-2-3 in the 10th to fall by that score.

Morris led the Knights with a perfect day at the plate, going 4-4, with two walks, four runs scored and two RBI. Schlamowitz pitched in a 3-6 day at the plate with 3 RBI and 2 runs scored, also pitching an inning and a third in relief effort suffering the loss.

Arcadia will look to re-group tomorrow before traveling to Widener Saturday for a noon-time doubleheader.


Knights baseball splits double-header with Immaculata
Philadelphia, PA - 3/27/10:  Arcadia playing  non-conference local opponent Immaculata took game one 8-3, however, the Mighty Macs would bounce back to win game 2, 8-2.

In game one Zac Spece went the distance picking up his first win of the season, surrendering two earned run, while scattering six hits and striking out three. Spece was in complete control the entire game, mixing his pitches to keep Immaculata hitters uneasy at the plate.

The Knights after falling behind 1-0 in the first, would answer quickly in the bottom half of the inning. With two outs, Dan Morris doubled, followed by a Rich Schlamowitz walk. With two runners aboard David Kutteroff singled bringing home Morris and moving Schlamowitz to third, knotting the game at one all. Schlamowitz would steal home to put the Knights ahead 2-1, utilizing crafty base running.

After adding a one in the bottom of the second, Arcadia would look to put the game away in the third, leading 3-2. Morris again got the Knights going, opening the inning with a single, followed by a Schlamowitz triple to bring home Morris. Immaculata pitcher seemed to settle down, striking out the next two Knight batters, however, Arcadia wasn't done quite yet. Kyle Jackson would reach on an error by the third baseman, scoring Schlamowitz from third. A walk by Jerry Smith would put runners on second and third as Nick Petroski would step up next, singling home Jackson. Smith would later score on an error, bringing the Knights run total in the third to three, and a 6-2 advantage.

Each squad would score a run in the fifth inning, the last runs of the day as Arcadia came away with the 8-3 win in the opener. Morris would lead the Arcadia going 3-4 in the game with two runs scored.

In game two Immaculata pitcher, Kevin Leitzel would have Arcadia's number, allowing only one hit in 5.2 of action. Arcadia's best threat of the day was in bottom of the sixth inning when the Knights were able to load the bases and push two runs across without garnering a hit. In relief Immaculata pitcher Andrew Ellis came in with the bases loaded, striking out the Knight's batsman and ended any potential threat to their lead. Immaculata would break open a 1-0 lead in the scoring seven runs in the final three innings of play.

Arcadia returns to the field Tuesday March 29th when they travel to Pomona, NJ to play Richard Stockton at 3:30 PM.

 
Baseball falls as Wesley comes up big in late innings
Dover, DE - 3/24/10: Arcadia jumped out to a 7-3 lead after two innings of work, chasing Wesley's starting pitcher before securing the final out of the second inning. However, Wesley would find their range, plating 14 runs over the next three innings in route to a 24-10 victory. Arcadia playing back-to-back days falls to 2-12 on the season.

The big inning has been Arcadia's nemesis so far this season, and on this afternoon it was the fourth which proved detrimental to the Knight's cause. Wesley trailing 7-6 entering the bottom of the fourth, rallied for nine runs to take a commanding 15-7 advantage. Wesley scored in every inning but the bottom of the sixth, with all but one being multi-run accounts.

Arcadia did pound out 14 hits of their own with several players having multi-hit days, led by Matt Pempkowski who went 4-5 on the day with three runs scored and two stolen bases.  Joe Rafanelli and Kyle Jackson went 2-4 with two and three RBIs respectively.

The Knights will return to Erny Field, Saturday March 27th at Noon to face non-conference opponent Immaculata University.


Knights can't hold of Albright; Fall 9-6 in ninth
Philadelphia, PA - 3/23/10: Leading 6-3 heading into the top of the 9th inning it looked as though Arcadia would win it's opening conference series, however, showing much patience at the plate and the awakening of the Lions of Albright's bats, led to a six run top of the ninth and a final of 9-6. Albright now improves to 5-8 overall with a 2-1 conference record, as the Knights fall to 2-11, and 1-2 in conference.

Arcadia jumped out to an early six run advantage, posting two runs in the opening inning and four more in the bottom of the third. The Lions would answer with a three run top of the fourth inning. Both teams, behind solid pitching and defense, would go scoreless the fifth through eighth, until the Lions stepped to the plate down to their last three outs in the top of the ninth.

Knights starter Jason Heryla would get a ground ball to start the inning however the Knights infield couldn't handle it, and the Lions lead-off hitter reached base on the error. Albright would follow with three consecutive walks, one to push a run across, closing the gap to 6-4 and no one out. With Heryla tiring, Arcadia went to the bullpen in hopes to close out the ninth and the game, however, another error would push two more runs across the plate and knot the game at six apiece. A couple singles by the Lions would lead to three more runs crossing the plate before Arcadia could secure the third out of the inning.

Trailing 9-6 entering the bottom of the ninth, Arcadia looked to rally just as the Lions had down the their half of the inning. However, Lion reliever Tyler Meckley would prove too tough for Knight hitters, allowing one walk and never a threat to the lead.

David Kutteroff lead the way for the Knights at the plate going 3-4 on the afternoon with 4 RBI. Rich Schlamowitz also contributed with a three hit day of his own. On the mound Heryla took the loss, however, through eight innings of work only allowed two earned runs with seven strike outs.

The Knights return to the field tomorrow when they travel to Wesley College for a 3:30 PM start.


Arcadia Opens Commonwealth Play With Split
Reading, PA - 3/21/10:  Arcadia University opened their 2010 Commonwealth Conference schedule, splitting a doubleheader against Albright College at Kelchner Field.

In game one, the Knights would fall by a final of 5-2.  Albright starter Casey Lawrence went the distance for the Lions, scattering eight hits while striking out nine AU hitters.  Albright scored single runs in the first, second, and fourth innings, then tacked on two more in the bottom of the fifth to put the game out of reach.

Arcadia’s two runs came in the top of the sixth inning when Dan Morris connected for his first homerun of the year sending the Lawrence pitch over the left field fence.

In game two, Rich Schlamowitz picked up his second win of the season allowing two runs on five hits over six innings pitched while striking five.

The Knights would get things going in the top of the first tallying two runs.  Matt Pempkowski (2-3, 2HBP, 2 runs scored, 4SB) got things going with a double to left field.  Marc Gottfried (3-4, RBI, run scored, 3SB) followed with a bloop base hit over the head of the first baseman plating Pempkowski who had previously stolen third.  After a stolen base by Gottfield and a sacrifice fly by Schlamowitz, David Kutteroff (1-3, RBI, run scored) laced a single to left field plating Gottfield for the Knights second run of the inning.

Albright would score a single run in the bottom of the first before AU would put up six unanswered runs on seven hits over their next five at bats.  In the process Arcadia base runners tallied twelve stolen bases in thirteen attempts (13-16 on the day).

Albright would put together a threat in the bottom of the seventh scoring three runs, and then loading the bases with two outs before reliever Dan Manning got Patrick Brady to fly out to left field ending the game.

“Overall, we feel pretty good going into tomorrow’s rubber game” Head Coach Brian Pugh said.  “We did some things today that we are pleased with.  Obviously when you can be as successful on the bases as we were today, and knock the ball around a little bit, you put yourself in a position to score runs.  I thought both starters did a good job today.  Zac Spece just fell victim to timely hitting in the first game, but did exactly what we ask all of our pitchers to do in keeping us in a position to win.  Rich was great pitching with a lead, and even though he had the five walks, they didn’t really come back to haunt him.”

Overall, Arcadia’s overall record moves to 2-10 (1-1CC) while Albright goes to 4-8 (1-1 CC).  The two teams will finish their three game set tomorrow when the Lions travel to Erny Field.  First pitch is at 3:30pm.

After going quietly in the bottom of the first, AU sent eleven men to the plate in the bottom of the second, scoring seven of their nine runs.  Starting pitcher Rich Schlamowitz (2-3, 2 runs scored, RBI) led off with a single, and would be followed by back-to-back doubles by David Kutteroff (2-3, run scored, RBI) and Jared Knable (1-3,  run scored, RBI).  With one out, Kyle Jackson (2-2) singled only to be cut down on a fielder’s choice off the bat of Marc Gottfried.  Matt Pempkowski laced a two-out triple to right-center field clearing the bases, and giving the Knights a four run lead.  The inning stayed alive when Mike McElhatton (1-3, 2 runs scored) reached on an error by the shortstop, and moved up to second on a single by Dan Morris (2-3, 2 runs scored).  Schlamowitz followed Morris with his second hit of the inning before Kutteroff flew out to right to end the rally.

Arcadia tacked on two more runs in the bottom of the fourth as McElhatton and Morris started the frame with singles.  McElhatton would move up to third on a sacrifice fly to right field by Schlamowitz and score on a single by Kutteroff.  Morris would later score on a wild pitch.

Schlamowitz also worked four innings on the mound allowing a run on three hits and a walk while striking out two.  Dan Manning (2/3IP) and Jason Heryla (1/3IP) combined to pitch the fifth before the game was called due to darkness.

Overall, CCNY drops to 3-2 on the season, while Acadia moved to 1-5.  The Knights will be back in action this week as the team travels to North Carolina to take on NC Weslyan in a single game on Monday at 3:00pm, followed by a doubleheader against Greensboro College on Tuesday beginning at 6:00pm.  On Wednesday, Arcadia makes a stop at Averett University (VA) for a single game starting at 3:00pm, before returning home to open up Commonwealth play against Albright on Sunday in Reading.


Rutgers-Camden spoils Knights home opener; win 8-3
Philadelphia, PA: 3/10/10 - After waiting nearly a month following poor weather the Knights opened up at home this afternoon against the Scarlet Raptors of Rutgers-Camden. This was the Knights first game following their southern road trip about two weeks prior and again Arcadia was forced to knock off the rust, however it was Rutgers-Camden that proved more seasoned on this day taking the single game, 8-3.

After a scoreless first inning between the two squads, Rutgers-Camden got the scoring started in the top of the second inning off three straight hits, two of the multi-base variety off Knights starting pitcher senior Zac Spece. Two doubles and an error later the Knights found themselves in an early 3-0 hole through the first two innings. The Scarlet Raptors would tack on a fourth run in the top of the third to gain an early four run advantage.

The Knights would have an answer in the bottom half of the third, with one out Dan Morris singled, followed by an RBI producing double off the bat of Rich Schlamowitz, who advanced to third off a throwing error by the Scarlet Raptors. Following another error, David Kutteroff reached first and Schlamowitz crossed the plate, quickly cutting the Rutgers-Camden lead in half.

Following a scoreless fourth inning by both teams, Rutgers-Camden would again retain their four run advatage with a two run top of the fifth. Arcadia was able to answer with a single run of it's own in the bottom half of the inning but that would be the last of the runs the Knights would score on the afternoon. Rutgers-Camden scored a single run in the top of the seventh and eighth innings, to win by the final tally of 8-3 over the Knights.

The Knights return to Erny Field this Friday to take on the City College of New York, game time is 3:30 pm.



Unplayable field conditions force delay of home opener
Glenside, PA:  3/4/10 -  For the fifth time this season, remaining snow that continues to blanket Erny Field has forced the delay of Arcadia University Baseball's 2010 season home opener, originally slated to be played Friday, March 5 against the City College of New York.  The two teams will now face off on Friday, March 12 with the first pitch scheduled for 3:30 PM.  

Saturday's non-conference game at Richard Stockton College has bene postponed as well, due to unplayable field conditions in Pamona, NJ.  A make-up date for this game has yet to be determined.  The team will host Rutgers-Camden University next Wednesday, March 10, the team's first home game of the 2010 season.


Lions outlast Knights in get-a-way game
Birmingham, AL:  2/28/10 - In a match-up of teams looking to secure their first win of the season and southern swing, the Lions of Mount Saint Joseph got the best of Arcadia University. The Knights entered today's contest having dropped the opening three games of the road trip, while the Lions dropped a pair Saturday to open the season.

The Lions used patience and capitalized on a few Knight mistakes to jump out to a 7-0 lead through three innings. Similiar to the previous three games of the trip the opening third of the game proved costly for the Knights, unable to quite stay within striking distance. In the second inning, Mt. St. Joseph's opened the inning with three straight walks, followed by three straight hits to convert it into a four run inning.

It wouldn't be until the top of the sixth inning before the Knight's bats awoken, previously being held to just one hit through five. In the inning Senior Matt Pempkowski lined a ball into left field for his second hit of the day, followed by a walk to Mike McElhatton. Dan Morris, last season's RBI leader for the Knights was up next in the order and delivered a single into left field, scoring Pempkowski and putting the Knights on the board. Sophomore Rich Schlamowitz kept the rally going with a single to left field, loading the bases with only one down. However, the Knight's threat would end there as Lion's pitching settled down to collect the final two outs of the inning without an Arcadia baserunner crossing home, ending the inning with a score of 7-1.

Mt. St. Joseph's would respond in the bottom half of the sixth utilizing a collection of walks and stolen bases to put three more runs on the board and all but secure the victory, gaining a 10-1 advantage on the scoreboard.

The Knights would not go quietly however, after picking up a run in the seventh, the Knight's again looked to threated the Lions lead in the top of the eighth. With a new Lion's pitcher on the mound the Knights looked to attack, leading off the inning with three straight singles loading the bases. After a fielder's choice took out the Knight's lead runner, the bases remained loaded now with one out. Using patience at the plate knowing the Lion's pitcher was struggling senior Joe Rafanelli took four straight balls, walking in the Knight's lead runner. An error by the Lions would score two more, pulling the Knights to within five with a score of 10-5. This would however be as close as the Knights would get on the afternoon, as the eighth inning would end without another runner crossing the plate.

Arcadia (0-4) had four players with multiple hits on the day, Pempkowski, McElhatton, Morris, and Schlamowitz. The Knights will return to action weather permitting Friday March 5th for it's home opener at 3:30 pm against the City College of New York.

Knights stymied in Saturday's southern slate
Birmingham, AL:  2/27/10 -  The Knights dropped a pair of games Saturday afternoon, falling to Huntingdon College of Montgomery, AL in the opener 14-8, and suffering their second loss in two days to host university Birmingham Southern, 22-3. The losses drop Arcadia to 0-3 on the season, while Huntingdon improved to 7-3 and BSC to 6-1.

In the opener Arcadia and Huntingdon were tied at 6-6 after three innings. Huntingdon however scored in each of the final five frames, with a pair of runs in the fifth, sixth, and eighth innings to push the game to the final of 14-8.

The afternoon cap saw the Panthers of BSC power past the Knights pitching, scoring 16 runs in the opening three innings, including two multi-run homers. Arcadia answered an early run by the Panthers in the bottom half of the second, scoring all three of their runs on the afternoon, however BSC answered with 10 runs of it's own in the top half of the 3rd, sealing the victory.

First-year Nick Petroski led the Knights in the second game going 2 for 3 with an RBI.

Arcadia returns to the field fotheir final game their southern road trip at 11 am to face Mt. St. Joseph of Ohio.



Knights fall in season opener 13-6 to Panthers
Birmingham, AL:  2/26/10 -  The Arcadia University Baseball (0-1) team opened up the 2010 season Friday afternoon in Birmingham, Alabama after falling victim to several nor-easters which canceled the Knights first five contests. The Panthers of Birmingham-Southern coming in with five game under their belt and a lone loss, proved to much for the Knights.  First-Year Jerry Smith led the Knights in his opening campaign driving in two runs while going 1-4 at the plate.
 
BSC jumped ahead 8-0 after three innings, after compiling a 6 run third inning, putting the Knights in a significant hole. Arcadia would answer with two runs in the top of the fourth, and another in the top of sixth inning, however over the same stretch the Panthers posted five runs, building their advantage to 13-3 after six innings of play.
 
Arcadia would have one additional run left in them, making their largest push of the day into contention, posting three runs on four hits in the top of the eighth inning, however were unable to capitilize leaving the bases loaded, and going three up and three down in the top of the ninth to end the game.
 
The Knights return to the field tomorrow for a pair of games, opening the day with Huntingdon College at Samford  University at 11:30 am, and returning to Birmingham Southern for the afternoon cap against BSC at 3:30 pm.



Baseball season opener at Eastern delayed
Glenside, PA:  2/22/10 -  For the third time this season, unplayable field conditions continue to delay the start of the 2010 baseball season for Arcadia University.  Tuesday's local non-conference pitch against Eastern University has been postponed until Thursday, April 22, a 4 PM first pitch in St. David's. 

The Knights now set their eyes to this weekend, when they travel to the deep south to Birmingham, Alabama for a slate of four non-league games.  Up first for the Knights will be opponent Birmingham Southern, on Friday, Feb. 26, a single game beginning at 3:30 PM followed by two games Saturday, Feb. 27 against Huntington College (at Birmingham Southern) at 11:30 AM and the second vs. Birmingham Southern at 3 PM with the final game to be played Sunday, Feb. 28 against Mt. St. Joseph's (OH) at 11 AM at Sanford University. 



Season opener at Wesley cancelled
Glenside, PA:  2/16/10 -  Arcadia University's baseball season opener scheduled for Wednesday, February 17 at Wesley College has been cancelled due to unplayable field conditions.  A make up date has not been scheduled at this time. Please check the schedule for the most up-to-date changes. 


Baseball Season Opener Delayed 
Glenside, PA:  2/12/10 -  The 2010 season opener for the Arcadia University baseball team will have to wait at least a week, if not longer, due to the historic blizzard that has dumped over three feet of snow in the city and surrounding Delaware Valley in the past six days. The Knights were slated to travel to Gallaudet University in Washington D.C. for a doubleheader on Saturday, February 13, at Noon but that has been postponed until Sunday, April 18. 

The Knights will look to begin the 2010 season next Wednesday when they travel to Dover, DE to take on Wesley College at 2:30 PM. 
Other changes to the Knights schedule include their home opener with The City College of New York, orginally scheduled to be played at Erny Field on Saturday, February 20, now scheduled as a Home-Home series.  The Knights will host CCNY on Friday, March 5 at 3:30 and travel to CCNY on Tuesday, April 13. 

Any further changes due to weather and field conditions will be announced here as they become available.


Pugh cites healthy bodies and pitching as keys for 2010

With the start of the 2010 season, the Knights have one goal – IMPROVE!  How does the team look to rebound off a season in which they only tallied five victories after qualifying for the MAC Freedom Conference tournament in 2008?  Head Coach Brian Pugh says there are a couple keys.

“One of the things we feel really hurt us last year was the big inning.  There were some games that we were in, or even had the lead, and just failed to hold it.”  Other factors the second-year skipper feels will make a difference:  “We need to stay healthy.”  The Knights battled through injuries all year including the loss of two outfielders within a week.  One of those, David Kutteroff '12, looks to be close to a full recovery from a torn ACL which ended his freshman campaign in only the fourth game of the season.  “We were really excited to see David get off to a quick start, and thought he would end up as a mainstay in our lineup.  Unfortunately, we lost him for the year.  He’s been working hard through his rehab program, and should be ready to go soon” says Pugh.  Finally, the thought of having a roster with a year’s experience should help.  “We had guys who had never played at the college level, or had somewhat limited experience, playing everyday.  Hopefully that year of maturation will be huge this coming season.”

The Knights will rely on several returners from the 2009 lineup to carry their offense.  Senior Matt Pempkowski will again sit at the top of the lineup after putting together his most productive season in Glenside which earned him second team all conference honors.   Dan Morris 'GR, along sophomores Mike McElhatton, Rich Schlamowitz, Kutteroff, and Adam Planamento look to be in the middle of the order.  Filling out the lineup card will be first-year catcher Jerry Smith, second baseman Nick Petroski, and transfer outfielder Kyle Jackson '12.  Arcadia will also receive help from the bench from sophomore Marc Gottfried, junior Jason Heryla, and seniors Jared Knable and Joe Rafanelli.

The biggest factor in the Knights aspirations lies on the mound.  “It’s really going to come down to how effectively we can pitch this season.  We’re pretty comfortable and confident that we’ll be able to score runs and make things happen offensively.  In order for us to have more success we have to pitch better than we did in ‘09” says Pugh.

AU returns two conference starters this year in senior Zac Spece and sophomore Steve Romond.  Romond, who struggled last year with command, had an impressive fall before suffering a broken ankle in December.  He is slated to make his return in mid-February.  Spece, who picked up one of the Knights two Commonwealth wins against Widener pitched relatively well in 2009, despite being tagged with losses.  Senior Dan Manning looks to be the go to guy out the pen this year, but will need to be more effective in throwing strikes.  Schlamowitz is penciled in as the number three starter, after seeing most of his innings come in relief a year ago.  Heryla, Knable, Kutteroff, and Morris will all see innings this year as well.

Arcadia opens up the 2010 campaign on February 13th when they travel to the nation’s capital to take on the Gallaudet Bison in a non-conference double header.  The home opener is set for the following Saturday (2/20) when they play host to the Beavers from City College of New York.  AU will also be making two trips this spring, as they head to Birmingham, Alabama where they will play four games beginning February 25th, and then off to North Carolina and Virginia where they will play four more games during spring break.  Commonwealth play is set to begin on March 21 against Albright College in Reading.

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