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Baseball visits #7 Salisbury for Non-Conference Finale on Wednesday

Baseball at #7 Salisbury
Wednesday, April 29 | 3:30 p.m.
Donnie Williams Sea Gull Stadium | Salisbury, Md.
 
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WHAT TO KNOW
  • The Immaculata baseball team (15-18, 10-5 AEC) returns to action this afternoon when they visit #7 Salisbury for the non-conference finale.
  • Immaculata enters Wednesday's game after sweeping its AEC doubleheader with Marywood on Saturday.
  • The #7 Salisbury Sea Gulls enter Wednesday's game after defeating #13 Christopher Newport 2-1 on Saturday in Newport News, Va.
 
SERIES HISTORY
  • Wednesday's game will mark the fourth meeting between Immaculata and Salisbury in their series that began in 2012.
  • Immaculata is 0-4 all-time vs Salisbury.
 
MIGHTY MAC NOTES
  • Hunter Weitzel – Team's top hitter at .424, a pure contact bat who consistently puts the ball in play and sets the tone offensively.
  • Luke Hardnock – Batting .413 with a .524 OBP, elite at getting on base and creating scoring opportunities.
  • Nick Turnage – .396 average with 26 RBIs, one of the most reliable run producers in the lineup.
  • Joey Mozzone – Hitting .385 in limited at-bats, a high-efficiency bat who delivers when called upon.
  • Danny Nocito – .345 hitter with team-leading power (3 HR), providing rare extra-base pop in this lineup.
  • Robert Woodward – .348 with a .576 slugging percentage, leading the team in doubles and extra-base impact.
  • Matt Passerini – .454 OBP and 25 walks, a disciplined bat who keeps innings alive.
  • JT Luther – .329 with a .486 OBP and 22 walks, a tough out who grinds through at-bats.
  • Alex Tronosky – AEC Player of the Week after a 4-for-6 stretch with 6 RBIs, highlighted by a bases-clearing walk-off triple to cap a five-run comeback.
  • Alex LePage – Staff ace with a 3.40 ERA and 58 strikeouts, the go-to arm on the mound.
  • Thomas DeSarno – Coming off a complete-game, three-hit shutout vs. Marywood, setting the tone with an efficient 4–0 win in the doubleheader opener. Team-high 6 wins and coming off a complete-game shutout.
 
SCOUTING SALISBURY
  • Nathan Tondreault – .400 hitter with 8 homers, 42 RBIs, and 19 steals, a true five-tool catalyst at the top of the lineup.
  • Jackson Inman – .375 with 10 home runs and 46 RBIs, combining power and production in the heart of the order.
  • Griffin Shirk – .330 hitter and elite defender (.987), anchoring both the lineup and the infield.
  • Jay Newton – .309 with 15-for-15 stolen bases, a dynamic table-setter who creates pressure on the bases.
  • Ethan Ruiz – .282 with 20 steals in 21 attempts, adding speed and consistency at the plate.
  • Cole Williams – Dominant out of the bullpen at 1.15 ERA with a 6–0 record, a reliable late-game weapon.
  • Aidan Brinsfield – Staff ace with a 7–3 record, 2.49 ERA, and 58 strikeouts in 72 innings.
  • Jack Rucker – 1.44 ERA and 5–0 record, providing consistency in both starting and relief roles.
  • Bryce Sterling – 8 saves with a 1.59 ERA, locking down games as one of the top closers on the staff.
 
UP NEXT
  • The Immaculata baseball team will return to the IU Baseball Stadium on Friday to host Centenary to open their final AEC weekend three-game series of the season at 3 p.m. The series will continue at Centenary on Saturday with a doubleheader beginning at 12 p.m.
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Players Mentioned

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
Thomas DeSarno

#15 Thomas DeSarno

LHP/OF
6' 0"
Senior
L/L
Danny Nocito

#3 Danny Nocito

OF
5' 8"
Freshman
R/R

Players Mentioned

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
Thomas DeSarno

#15 Thomas DeSarno

6' 0"
Senior
L/L
LHP/OF
Danny Nocito

#3 Danny Nocito

5' 8"
Freshman
R/R
OF