IU Base BL Woodward hit at Stockton
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IU Baseball's Robert Woodward get's a hit in a recent game at Stockton

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Baseball Opens Three Game AEC Series at Saint Elizabeth on Friday

Baseball vs. Saint Elizabeth
Friday, March 27 | 3 p.m. | Saturday, March 28 | 12:30 and 3:30 p.m.
Baseball Stadium | Immaculata, Pa. | Lidgerwood Field | Morristown, N.J

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WHAT TO KNOW
  • Immaculata (10-16, 5-4 AEC) opens its three-game AEC series today with Saint Elizabeth at Saint Elizabeth's Lidgerwood Field at 3 p.m. Immaculata will host Saint Elizabeth for a doubleheader on Saturday at the IU Baseball Stadium at 12 p.m.
  • Immaculata enters today's game after falling to The College of New Jersey at home on Tuesday, in a midweek non-conference game.
  • Saint Elizabeth (3-22, 0-9 AEC) enters today's game after falling to SUNY New Paltz 12-2 on the road on Wednesday.
 
SERIES HISTORY
  • Immaculata and Saint Elizabeth are meeting for the first time in Baseball.
 
MIGHTY MAC NOTES
  • Nick Turnage has been one of the most consistent bats in the lineup, hitting .407 with a team-best .495 on-base percentage. He combines contact and discipline, making him a table-setter who rarely gives away at-bats.
  • JT Luther is a high-energy infielder, hitting .359, Luther leads the team in walks and brings a patient approach at the plate. Defensively, he is active but has battled some inconsistency.
  • Danny Nocito provides pop in the middle of the order with a .341 average and a team-high 3 home runs. He is a key run producer who can change a game with one swing.
  • Josh Goulburn is a steady presence in the lineup, hitting .304 with solid on-base skills. He does the little things well and contributes situationally.
  • Ryan Nace brings balance with a .274 average and strong on-base numbers. He has shown patience and an ability to drive in runs when needed.
  • Matt Passerini is a durable, everyday player; Passerini leads the team in at-bats and contributes across the board. He pairs solid offense with strong defensive play.
  • Hunter Weitzel has been extremely efficient at the plate, batting .438 with extra-base ability. He is a dangerous bat despite a smaller sample size.
  • Robert Woodward brings power to the lineup with a .633 slugging percentage and 18 RBIs. He has been one of the team's top run producers.
  • Luke Hardnock has been electric in limited action, hitting .447 with a .548 OBP. When he is in the lineup, he has been one of the toughest outs on the team.
  • Joey Mozzone is producing at a high level offensively, hitting .440. Behind the plate, he manages a demanding pitching staff and controls the game defensively.
  • Logan Barndt's impact goes beyond his .216 average—he has drawn 17 walks and owns a strong .467 OBP. A grinder who finds ways to get on base.
  • Alex LePage has been the team's most reliable arm, posting a 4.43 ERA with 39 strikeouts. He sets the tone for the rotation.
  • Thomas DeSarno leads the team in wins (4) and innings among regular starters, serving as a workhorse despite a higher ERA.
  • John Fitzpatrick has provided valuable innings out of the bullpen and in spot starts, contributing with solid strikeout numbers.
  • Sal Marziani has been effective in limited relief appearances, showing the ability to miss bats.
  • Frankie McCartney has seen time as both a starter and reliever, giving flexibility to the pitching staff.
 
SCOUTING SAINT ELIZABETH
  • Trevor Policastro has been the team's top offensive performer, hitting .400 with gap power and a .533 slugging percentage. He is a consistent presence in the middle of the lineup and contributes on the mound as well.
  • Chris Povemba is hitting .357 and brings energy to the lineup but has struggled defensively at times. Offensively, he gets on base at a strong clip and can create opportunities.
  • Owen Murphy has been a key run producer, hitting .333 with 14 RBIs. He manages a heavy workload behind the plate while anchoring the middle of the order.
  • Sam Porch provides extra-base ability with 7 doubles and a .288 average. He is a steady bat who can drive the ball into gaps.
  • John Santomassino has taken on a starting role and leads the staff in innings. He has been a workhorse despite facing tough results.
  • Trevor Policastro in addition to his offensive impact, Policastro has logged important innings on the mound and gives the team flexibility.
  • Malcom Solomon has worked out of the bullpen and provides middle relief innings when needed.
  • Stephen Crandall has been used in multiple roles, including starts, and continues to battle through a heavy workload.
 
UP NEXT
  • The Immaculata baseball team will be back in action on Tuesday, April 21, when they travel to Glassboro, N.J. to play #6 Rowan at 3:30 p.m.
 
 
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Players Mentioned

John Fitzpatrick

#17 John Fitzpatrick

RHP
5' 10"
Sophomore
R/R
Josh Goulburn

#31 Josh Goulburn

OF
5' 7"
Sophomore
R/R
Alex LePage

#35 Alex LePage

RHP
6' 0"
Sophomore
R/R
JT Luther

#8 JT Luther

INF
6' 0"
Sophomore
R/R
Joey Mozzone

#9 Joey Mozzone

C
5' 7"
Sophomore
R/R
Matt Passerini

#27 Matt Passerini

OF/INF
5' 11"
Senior
L/R
Nick Turnage

#47 Nick Turnage

OF
5' 10"
Sophomore
R/R
Hunter Weitzel

#11 Hunter Weitzel

OF/IF
6' 0"
Junior
R/R
Robert Woodward

#18 Robert Woodward

C/OF
6' 2"
Junior
R/R
Luke Hardnock

#21 Luke Hardnock

3B / SS
6' 0"
Freshman
R/R

Players Mentioned

John Fitzpatrick

#17 John Fitzpatrick

5' 10"
Sophomore
R/R
RHP
Josh Goulburn

#31 Josh Goulburn

5' 7"
Sophomore
R/R
OF
Alex LePage

#35 Alex LePage

6' 0"
Sophomore
R/R
RHP
JT Luther

#8 JT Luther

6' 0"
Sophomore
R/R
INF
Joey Mozzone

#9 Joey Mozzone

5' 7"
Sophomore
R/R
C
Matt Passerini

#27 Matt Passerini

5' 11"
Senior
L/R
OF/INF
Nick Turnage

#47 Nick Turnage

5' 10"
Sophomore
R/R
OF
Hunter Weitzel

#11 Hunter Weitzel

6' 0"
Junior
R/R
OF/IF
Robert Woodward

#18 Robert Woodward

6' 2"
Junior
R/R
C/OF
Luke Hardnock

#21 Luke Hardnock

6' 0"
Freshman
R/R
3B / SS