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Baseball visits #6 Rowan for a Non-Conference Matchup this Afternoon

Baseball at #6 Rowan
Tuesday, April 21 | 3:30 p.m.
Rowan Baseball Field | Glassboro, N.J.
 
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WHAT TO KNOW
  • The Immaculata softball team (13-16, 8-4 AEC) returns to action this afternoon when they visit #6 Rowan for a non-conference game.
  • Immaculata enters today's game after earning an AEC series sweep over Saint Elizabeth this weekend.
  • Rowan (24-5, 11-3 NJAC) ranked #6 in the D3baseball.com poll, enters today's game after earning an NJAC doubleheader split with #12 Kean.
 
SERIES HISTORY
  • Today's game will mark the fifth meeting between Immaculata and Rowan in their series that began in 2019.
  • Rowan has won all four previous meetings with Immaculata.
 
MIGHTY MAC NOTES
  • Nick Turnage, a cornerstone of the Mighty Macs lineup, is hitting .413 with a team-best .500 on-base percentage. He combines plate discipline with gap power, driving in 24 runs while striking out just 14 times. He was named to the AEC Weekly Honor Roll on Monday afternoon after going a combined 9-for-17 with five runs scored and nine RBIs over four games last week.
  • Danny Nocito provides a blend of power and speed, batting .365 with three home runs and 24 RBIs. He is also aggressive on the bases (9-for-12 stealing) and a dependable run producer in the middle of the lineup. His two-RBI single in game one of Saturday's doubleheader highlighted his ability to capitalize in big moments.
  • JT Luther brings patience and versatility, posting a .500 on-base percentage thanks to 21 walks. He is a steady presence defensively and contributes timely hitting, with 15 RBIs on the season.
  • Josh Goulburn is batting .320 with 15 RBIs. His bases-clearing triple in Game 2 against Saint Elizabeth was a turning point, highlighting his ability to break games open. He adds depth and situational hitting to the lineup.
  • Ryan Nace is a disciplined hitter with a .454 on-base percentage, drawing 19 walks this season. He contributes across the board with 17 RBIs and solid defensive work in the infield.
  • Matt Passerini leads the team in runs scored (27) and brings a strong combination of patience and production. With 25 walks and 19 RBIs, he is a key table-setter and run producer.
  • Luke Hardnock boasts a .472 batting average and .571 OBP. He consistently puts the ball in play and has shown the ability to spark rallies. His three-hit performance in the series opener this weekend underscores his current form.
  • Robert Woodward provides power and extra-base ability, leading the team with a .627 slugging percentage. He has collected 10 doubles and 21 RBIs, making him one of the most dangerous hitters in the lineup. His ability to drive the ball makes him a constant scoring threat.
  • Alex LePage is the ace of the staff, posting a 3.70 ERA with 53 strikeouts in 48.2 innings. He tied the program's single-game strikeout record (14) in Game 2 of the series, demonstrating dominant swing-and-miss stuff. LePage was named the AEC Pitcher of the Week on Monday, after pitching a combined eight innings while allowing just seven hits and one unearned run, striking out 14 batters and earning the win on Saturday. 
  • Thomas DeSarno has been a workhorse starter, leading the team with five wins and has logged 39 innings. He brings stability to the rotation and keeps the team in games with his ability to pitch deep into outings, as seen in his seven-inning performance in Game 3 of the weekend series.
  • John Fitzpatrick has been a valuable multi-inning arm out of the bullpen, striking out 23 batters in 25.2 innings. He picked up the win in Game 1 of the series, shutting down Saint Elizabeth over five strong innings in relief.
  • Justin Hoffmann has made the most of limited opportunities, highlighted by a three-run home run in Game 1 of the series.
 
SCOUTING ROWAN
  • Brayden Davis (INF) is one of the most dangerous hitters in the lineup. Davis is slashing .430 with 11 home runs and 55 RBIs. He combines elite bat speed with power to all fields, leading the team in slugging (.835).
  • Mason Dorsey (OF) is a s batting .354 with a .492 on-base percentage. He has drawn 19 walks and been hit by eight pitches, showing a willingness to grind out at-bats. Defensively, he has been flawless, giving Rowan reliability in the outfield.
  • Damon Suriani (OF) is a consistent contributor hitting .349 with a strong .446 OBP. He rarely strikes out (just four on the season), making him one of the toughest outs in the lineup.
  • Joey Bogart (INF) has a .326 average and solid on-base skills (.426 OBP). He contributes speed (6-for-7 stealing) and versatility in the infield.
  • Austin Kreyenhagen (RHP) is 4-1 with a 3.48 ERA across 41.1 innings. He limits hits effectively (.217 opponent average) and gives Rowan quality starts.
  • Zach Coluccio (RHP) A strikeout arm in the rotation, Coluccio has recorded 40 strikeouts in 40.2 innings.
  • Jack Norton (RHP) is a familiar face for Immaculata, having pitched for the Mighty Macs in 2023 and 2024. Norton has been one of Rowan's most reliable relievers, boasting a 1.88 ERA.
 
UP NEXT
  • The Immaculata baseball team will be back in action on Friday, when they visit Marywood to open an important AEC weekend series at 3 p.m. The teams are scheduled to play a doubleheader on Saturday at the IU Baseball Stadium at 12 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
Matt Passerini

#27 Matt Passerini

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

#47 Nick Turnage

OF
5' 10"
Sophomore
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
Ryan Nace

#30 Ryan Nace

2B
5' 9"
Freshman
L/R
Thomas DeSarno

#15 Thomas DeSarno

LHP/OF
6' 0"
Senior
L/L

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
Matt Passerini

#27 Matt Passerini

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

#47 Nick Turnage

5' 10"
Sophomore
R/R
OF
Robert Woodward

#18 Robert Woodward

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

#21 Luke Hardnock

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

#30 Ryan Nace

5' 9"
Freshman
L/R
2B
Thomas DeSarno

#15 Thomas DeSarno

6' 0"
Senior
L/L
LHP/OF