2018 Baseball News
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Irzyk, Magnuson, Scheeler, MacGregor, and Huston Named to Spring 2018 MASCAC Sportsmanship TeamMay 31, 2018WESTFIELD, Mass. – 34 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) student-athletes have been recognized for their outstanding sportsmanship as members of the 2018 Spring Sportsmanship Teams.
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Palatino and Breton Named to MASCAC Baseball All-Conference TeamsMay 09, 2018WORCESTER, Mass. – Worcester State University’s Ben Palatino (Hudson, Mass.) and Jake Breton (Wilbraham, Mass.) were named to the 2018 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) baseball first and second teams, respectively, as announced by the league Wednesday (May 9) afternoon.
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Baseball Concludes Season with Senior Day Setback to ClarkApril 29, 2018WORCESTER, Mass. – The Worcester State University baseball team dropped their season finale and senior day game to Clark University by a score of 8-6 in a Sunday afternoon matchup on the Granger Turf.
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Baseball Drops Two One-Run Games to Mass. Maritime in MASCAC Regular Season FinaleApril 28, 2018BUZZARDS BAY, Mass. – The Worcester State University baseball team was swept by the Buccaneers of Massachusetts Maritime in the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) regular season finale, as they dropped the first game 2-1, and the second game by the same score in extra innings. The Buccaneers earned a share of the MASCAC regular season title with the sweep.
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Salve Regina Seahawks Fly Past Worcester State Baseball, 10-2April 26, 2018WORCESTER, Mass. – The Salve Regina Seahawks flew past the Lancer of Worcester State as they tallied 10 runs on 15 hits and four Lancer errors in a Thursday afternoon non-conference matchup at the Kevin D. Lyons Diamond at Rockwood Park.
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Richardson Hits Walkoff-Single as Lancers Split with Fitchburg StateApril 24, 2018WORCESTER, Mass. –The Worcester State University baseball team split with the visiting Falcons of Fitchburg State in a Tuesday afternoon Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) doubleheader.
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BASEBALL: The Lancers' Playoff PushApril 24, 2018The Worcester State baseball team wraps up regular season play this week. Lancer players Ben Palatino and Matt Irzyk talk about the current MASCAC standings, and what to expect from upcoming competition. Video produced by Jordan Johnson & Dan Wheeler | Sports Information Interns
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Baseball Records 19 Hits in 13-8 Win over BeckerApril 23, 2018WORCESTER, Mass. – The Worcester State University baseball team scored 13 runs on 19 hits and three Becker errors to defeat the Hawks by a score of 13-8 in the Monday afternoon affair.
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Baseball Swept by Salem State in Sunday MASCAC ActionApril 22, 2018SALEM, Mass. – Salem State earned a crucial two-game sweep of Worcester State in a MASCAC doubleheader on Sunday afternoon. The Vikings received stellar pitching performances from Andrew McLaughlin (Peabody, Mass.) and Stephen Keskinidis (Stoneham, Mass.), who combined to allow just one earned run as the Vikings won 4-1 and 2-0.
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MCLA Trailblazers Take Two from Worcester State BaseballApril 21, 2018WORCESTER, Mass. – The MCLA baseball team totaled 14 runs in two games to defeat the Lancers of Worcester State twice by scores of 7-1 in a Saturday afternoon Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) doubleheader.
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Thursday’s Baseball Game vs. Fisher PostponedApril 19, 2018WORCESTER, Mass. – Worcester State University’s baseball game scheduled for Thursday, April 19 against Fisher College has been postponed due to unplayable conditions.
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Baseball Held to Three Hits in 9-2 Setback to SeahawksApril 18, 2018NEWPORT, R.I. – Salve Regina’s pitching staff held the Lancers to just three hits – all three from junior Mike Ferrara (Easton, Mass.) - as the Seahawks defeated Worcester State by a score of 9-2 in non-conference action Wednesday afternoon.
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Monday’s Baseball/Softball Doubleheaders at Salem State Postponed; Rescheduled for Sunday April 22April 15, 2018WORCESTER, Mass. – Worcester State University’s baseball and softball doubleheaders scheduled for Monday, April 16 at Salem State have been postponed due to rain in the forecast.
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Baseball Sweeps Framingham State in MASCAC Doubleheader; Extends Winning Streak to SixApril 14, 2018WORCESTER, Mass. – The Worcester State University baseball team swept the Rams of Framingham State by scores of 4-3 and 2-1 in Saturday afternoon Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action at the Kevin D. Lyons Diamond. The Lancers’ winning streak extends to six with the sweep.
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Baseball Snaps MIT’s Nine-Game Winning Streak with 5-1 Triumph; Belinskas Impresses on MoundApril 12, 2018CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – On Thursday afternoon, the Worcester State University baseball team snapped MIT’s nine-game winning streak as junior pitcher Ryan Belinskas (Worcester, Mass.) allowed just one Engineer run on five hits and struck out eight at the plate.
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Baseball’s 8-Run Eighth Inning Lifts Lancers Past Albertus MagnusApril 11, 2018NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The Worcester State University baseball team scored eight runs in the eighth inning to best the Falcons of Albertus Magnus by a score of 14-9 in a non-conference game Wednesday afternoon.
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Baseball Earns a Pair of Wins at Bridgewater StateApril 07, 2018BRIDGEWATER, Mass. – The Worcester State University baseball team earned a pair of wins over the Bridgewater State Bears in Saturday afternoon Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action. The Lancers improve to 16-6 and 3-1 in the league.
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No. 9/9 UMass Boston Blasts Six Homers to Defeat Worcester State, 16-6April 05, 2018NORTHBORO, Mass. – The No. 9/9 UMass Boston Beacons hit six homers, including three from Chris Fowler (Barnstable, Mass.), to defeat the Lancers of Worcester State by a score of 16-6 Thursday afternoon in a non-conference game at the New England Baseball Complex.
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Baseball Defeated by No. 9/9 UMass Boston, 11-9April 03, 2018BOSTON, Mass. – The No. 9/9 UMass Boston Beacons scored 11 runs on 11 hits and three Lancer errors to defeat Worcester State by a score of 11-9 in a Tuesday afternoon non-conference matchup at Monan Park.
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Baseball Drops Non-Conference Game against Nichols, 10-7March 31, 2018NORTHBORO, Mass. – The Nichols Bison tallied five runs on five hits and one Lancer error in the bottom of the eighth inning to surpass the Lancers of Worcester State for a 10-7 win in a Saturday afternoon matchup at the New England Baseball Complex.
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Baseball Splits with Westfield State; Ferrara Hits 2-Run Walkoff Homerun in Lancer WinMarch 30, 2018NORTHBORO, Mass. – The Lancers of Worcester State University and the Owls of Westfield State University matched up Friday (Mar. 30) at the New England Baseball Complex (NEBC) for the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) opener and each team came away with a win for a split.
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Baseball Falls to Rhode Island College in Extra Innings, 6-5March 27, 2018NORTHBORO, Mass. – The Worcester State University baseball team gave up a 4-run lead in the top of the ninth inning to send the game into extra innings and eventually fell to Rhode Island College as Sam Franco (Cranston, R.I.) hit home the Anchormen’s game-winning run in the top of the 11th.
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Changes Made to This Week’s Baseball, Softball, Women’s Lacrosse SchedulesMarch 26, 2018WORCESTER, Mass. – Due to poor field conditions, changes have been made to Worcester State University’s baseball, softball, and women’s lacrosse schedules for the week of Mar. 25-31.
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Palatino’s .667 Batting Average Leads Him to MASCAC Baseball Player of the Week HonorsMarch 26, 2018WORCESTER, Mass. – Worcester State University’s Hudson, Mass. native Ben Palatino has been named the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) baseball player of the week for his offense in a 2-3 week for the Lancers.
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Breton Earns MASCAC Baseball Rookie of the Week AwardMarch 26, 2018WORCESTER, Mass. – Worcester State’s rookie, Jake Breton (Wilbraham, Mass.) has been named the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) baseball rookie of the week, as announced by the MASCAC this afternoon (Mar. 26).
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Baseball Drops Twinbill with Grinnell in Florida FinaleMarch 24, 2018AUBURNDALE, Fla. – The Worcester State University baseball team completed Florida play at the RussMatt Invitational on Saturday, and dropped a twinbill against the Pioneers of Grinnell College.
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Baker Earns 500th Career Win against St. Olaf; Lancers Setback by Hamilton Earlier in DayMarch 22, 2018AUBURNDALE, Fla. – Worcester State University’s Ben Palatino (Hudson, Mass.), Mike Ferrara (Easton, Mass.) and Kevin Larkin (Rocky Hill, Conn.) helped 23-year head coach, Dirk Baker, earn his 500th career win in the Lancers’ second game of the day against St. Olaf College as the trio each hit a home run and accounted for 8-of-11 RBI in the win. The Lancers came up short in the first game of the day against Hamilton College.
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Baseball’s 18-8 Win over Bard College Highlighted by Fritze’s Grand Slam; Irzyk Registers Win on the MoundMarch 20, 2018AUBURNDALE, Fla. – The Worcester State University baseball team poured in a season-high 18 runs, highlighted by an Evan Fritze (Spencer, Mass.) grand slam in the fifth inning, as the Lancers defeated the Raptors of Bard College 18-8 Tuesday morning.
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Baseball Splits with Elmhurst on Sunday; Earns First Win of Season in Second GameMarch 18, 2018AUBURNDALE, Fla. – The Worcester State University baseball team split with the Elmhurst Blue Jays on Sunday, and came away with their first win of the season in the second game with a score of 4-3.
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Baseball Opens Florida Play Friday Night with Two Setbacks to St. NorbertMarch 16, 2018AUBURNDALE, Fla. – The Worcester State University baseball team opened up Florida play Friday evening with two setbacks to St. Norbert College by scores of 6-0 and 15-1, as the Lancers accumulated just six hits in the two 7-inning games.