BELLEROSE, N.Y. – The Monroe University – Bronx baseball team earned a convincing win in its Region 15 opener against Queensborough Community College, 14-0, at Padavan-Preller Field on Tuesday afternoon.
 
Leading the way for the Express (1-9, 1-0 Region 15) was starting pitcher Jayden Moya who got the win by striking out six batters and giving up just three hits in six shutout innings pitches. 
 
Monroe opened the scoring in the top of the first as Christopher Marlin delivered a two-run single as part of a five-run frame for the Blue and Gold.
 
In the top of the third, an RBI double by Herrera and then a run-scoring single off the bat of Joeliel Cruz inflated Monroe's cushion to 7-0. 
 
The Express added four more runs in the third, highlighted by a two-run single courtesy of Herrera and a sacrifice fly off the bat of Adrian Nunez, to pad Monroe's benefit to 11-0.
 
In the top of the sixth, a couple of wild pitches and a bases-loaded walk by Pablo Aquino increased the Express' advantage to 14-0.
 
In the bottom of the seventh, Luis Roman came in relief for Monroe and pitched a scoreless inning without giving up a hit to clinch the regional win for the Express over the Tigers (0-1, 0-1 Region 15).
 
For Monroe – Bronx, Herrera had a big day at the plate as he went 4-for-5 with two doubles, four runs scored, three RBIs, and a pair of stolen bases. Juan Diaz went 3-for-4, including a double, while scoring three times, reaching base via a walk, and stealing a bag. Yan Ortiz Torress crossed home plate twice, singled, drew three walks, and picked up a stolen base. Aquino scored two runs, singled, and stole three bases. Marlin scored a pair of runs, drew just as many walks, and stole a base. Giovanny Flores produced two runs batted in. Edwin Minaya Jr. drew two walks, provided a stolen base, and came around to score. Cruz earned a base on balls, while Nomar Rodriguez stole a bag.
 
Monroe – Bronx and Queensborough will meet again on Thursday at Padavan-Preller Field beginning at 3:30 p.m.
 
ABOUT THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM AT MONROE UNIVERSITY 
The athletic program at Monroe University 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 University 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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