Christopher Marlin
BWillschCreative
2
Queensborough Commun QUEENSBO 0-3, 0-3 Region 15
24
Winner Monroe University - MONROE B 3-9, 3-0 Region 15
Queensborough Commun QUEENSBO
0-3, 0-3 Region 15
2
Final
24
Monroe University - MONROE B
3-9, 3-0 Region 15
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 R H E
Queensborough Commun QUEENSBO 0 0 1 0 1 2 5 4
Monroe University - MONROE B 11 11 1 1 X 24 17 2

W: Mateo, Brylyn (1-1) L: B. Gomez (0-1)

1
Queensborough Commun QUEENSBO 0-4, 0-4 Region 15
11
Winner Monroe University - MONROE B 4-9, 4-0 Region 15
Queensborough Commun QUEENSBO
0-4, 0-4 Region 15
1
Final
11
Monroe University - MONROE B
4-9, 4-0 Region 15
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 R H E
Queensborough Commun QUEENSBO 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 2
Monroe University - MONROE B 4 0 2 3 1 1 11 11 1

W: Rodriguez, Marcus (1-2) L: M. Hooper (0-1)

Game Recap: Baseball |

Express Baseball Sweeps Four-Game Series With Queensborough Thanks to Two More Region 15 Wins

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – The Monroe University – Bronx baseball team earned a pair of convincing wins over Queensborough Community College in Region 15 play, 24-2 and 11-1, at Flowers Park on Sunday afternoon. The Express win the regular seasons series over the Tigers, 4-0, to begin regional play (4-9 in the overall season).

Monroe came storming out of the gate by scoring 11 runs in the opening inning of Game 1. Christopher Marlin opened the offensive blitz by scorching a triple to left which sent Pablo Aquino home from third. Other highlights in Monroe's productive inning were a two-run single by Edwin Minaya Jr. and a two-run double off the bat of Nomar Rodriguez.
 
The Express added 11 more runs in the bottom of the second to take complete control of the contest. The key plays during the stanza were an RBI double by Nomar Rodriguez, an RBI single courtesy of Juan Diaz, a two-run triple by Robert Herrera, a run-scoring double off the bat of Anthony Sanchez, an RBI triple by Minaya Jr., and a run-scoring base hit by Marlin.

The Tigers (0-4, 0-4 Region 15) scored their first run of the game in the top of the third. In the home half of the inning, Monroe responded by adding another tally thanks to an RBI single off the bat of Minaya Jr.

In the bottom of the fourth, the Express concluded the run production with an RBI base hit courtesy of Sael Flete.

Queensborough scored its second run in the top of the fifth, but it was not enough as the Express clinched the opening game.

For Monroe at the plate, Marlin scored three runs, walked, and stole a base. Herrera scored twice, produced two hits, stole just as many bases, and earned a base on balls. Sanchez went 2-for-3 with two doubles, three runs scored, a walk, and a stolen base. Minaya Jr. had three hits in just as many at-bats, drove in four runs, and earned a walk. 

Also helping the Express in the lineup was Giovanny Flores who singled, crossed home plate twice, walked, and stole two bags. Nomar Rodriguez scored twice and drove in four runs. Aquino scored four times, singled, stole three bases, and walked. Elijah Andino produced a base hit and came around to score. Yan Ortiz Torres crossed home plate twice, earned a walk just as many times, and stole a base. Diaz scored twice, had two RBIs, and stole a bag. Jesus Guerrero produced a single. 

On the mound, Brylyn Mateo gave up just one earned run and struck out four batters in five innings pitched to earn the complete-game victory for the Express. 

In Game 2, Monroe put up a four-spot in the bottom of the first, highlighted by an RBI double from Ortiz Torres. 

In the home half of the third, a run-scoring single by both Andino and Abraham Joaquin Taveras padded the Express' cushion to 6-0. 

After Monroe scored three more runs in the bottom of the fourth, Queensborough scored its first run of the game in the top of the fifth. The Express countered with a run of their own in the bottom frame. 

In the bottom of the sixth, Joaquin Torres stepped up to the plate with one out and a runner on third. He launched the ball to center field. It was caught but it was hit far enough for Yadiel Santana to score from third and clinch the sweep for Monroe – Bronx.

Marcus Rodriguez had an outstanding showing on the mound for the Express as he pitched five innings of no-hit ball and gave up no earned runs, while striking out seven batters in the process, to earn the first win of his collegiate career. Justin Martinez struck out three batters in a full inning out of the bullpen. 

At the plate for Monroe, Herrera went 3-for-4 including two doubles, while scoring three runs and stealing a base. Nunez went 2-for-3 with two runs scored, one walk, and a stolen base. Andino stole a base and crossed home plate. Santana singled, walked, and stole a trio of bases. Joaquin Taveras worked two walks. Ortiz Torres doubled and tripled. He crossed home plate a pair of times. Sanchez added an RBI.

Monroe – Bronx will host Borough of Manhattan Community College in a Region 15 game on Tuesday. The game will take place at Padavan-Preller Field in Bellerose, N.Y. with an updated start time of 3:00 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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