NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – The Monroe College – Bronx baseball team suffered a setback against nationally ranked No. 14 Suffolk County Community College on Friday afternoon, falling by a score of 7-0 in Region 15 play at Flowers Park. The loss snaps a four-game winning streak for Monroe – Bronx, all in regional play.
 
The game started off as a pitchers' duel in the early going, as freshman pitcher Jayden Moya of the Express (10-15, 8-2 Region 15) and second-year pitcher Jack Turner of the Sharks (16-12, 6-3 Region 15) matched zeros for the first four innings. Monroe – Bronx loaded the bases during the third and fourth innings but could not push across a run.
 
The Sharks broke through in the fifth as sophomore first baseman Dominic LaFroscia drilled a double to left, scoring rookie right fielder Dominick Viggiano from second to give Suffolk County a 1-0 advantage. The visiting team tacked on another run in the sixth and then two more in the seventh to go up 4-0. 
 
In the bottom of the eighth, sophomore catcher Hecxiel Perez led off the frame with a single for Monroe. Two batters later, rookie shortstop Yan Ortiz Torres was hit by a pitch to set up runners at first and second, with two outs. However, Monroe – Bronx could not get the big hit as the Sharks once again escaped a jam without giving up any runs. 
 
Suffolk County broke the game open by scoring three runs in the top of the ninth to take a commanding 7-0 hold and that ended up being the final score.
 
On the mound for the Sharks, Turner got the win as he went eight innings of shutout ball and fanned 11 Express hitters. 
 
Moya had a solid start for Monroe, giving up just one earned run in 4.2 innings pitched, while striking out two batters. However, he took the loss on the mound.
 
At the plate for the Express, freshman third baseman Giovanny Flores reached base with a triple. First-year designated hitter Elio Sanchez drew two walks. Ortiz Torres and freshman second baseman Jeanpaul Alicea Albertorio each reached base with a single. Freshman right fielder Alfredo Jimenez Jr., sophomore left fielder Gregory Espinal, and second-year first baseman Camilo Rodriguez each earned a base on balls.
 
Monroe – Bronx and Suffolk County will battle in a Region 15 doubleheader out on Long Island on Saturday. First pitch at Suffolk County CC Baseball Field is set for 12:00 p.m. 

ABOUT THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM AT MONROE COLLEGE
The athletic program at Monroe College encompasses a total of 31 teams competing across nine sports. There are 21 varsity and junior varsity programs, as well as club men's and women's rugby, the Monroe College marching band, and the newly added esports and men's volleyball programs, competing on the New Rochelle campus as the Mustangs (NJCAA Division I). The Monroe Express, based out of the Bronx campus, has seven teams competing at the NJCAA Division III level.
 
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