Fonck drives in six as Falcons erupt for 17-1 win

Auburndale, FL. – The Fitchburg State University Baseball team used a dominant offensive performance to cruise past St. Vincent College by a score of 17-1 this morning in Auburndale, Florida. 

The Basics

Score: Fitchburg State 17, St. Vincent 1

Records: Fitchburg State (1-3) | St. Vincent (2-6)

How It Happened

Fitchburg State struck first in the top of the opening inning as senior Maxwell Riordan (Pepperell, MA) reached base and eventually scored when senior Tyler Fonck (Lunenburg, MA) ripped an RBI triple to center field, giving the Green and Gold a 1-0 edge.

St. Vincent evened the contest in the bottom half of the inning as Dylan Schmude crossed the plate on a double play ball, but the Falcons quickly regained control in the second. Sophomore Joseph Abt (Newbury, MA) delivered a two-run single to right field, plating Liam Currier (Marlborough, MA) and Casey Bellew (Pawtucket, RI) to put Fitchburg State in front 3-1.

The Falcons extended the advantage in the fifth inning, beginning with a sacrifice fly from Fonck that brought home Jason Kelly (East Bridgewater, MA). Fitchburg State continued to apply pressure as Brady Campbell (Sandwich, MA) was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded and Bellew followed with a two-run single up the middle before Currier lined a two-run double to right field. Abt and Riordan each added RBI singles in the frame while Fonck capped the rally with a two-run triple and Michael Cooper (Montville, CT) later drove in another run, resulting in an 11-run inning and a commanding 14-1 lead.

Fitchburg State added three more runs in the sixth as Fonck delivered a two-run single and an error allowed another run to score, sealing the 17-1 victory for the Green and Gold.

By The Numbers

• Fonck led the Falcons offensively, going 3-for-4 with two triples, one run scored and six RBI

• Kelly finished 3-for-4 with three runs scored for Fitchburg State

• Abt recorded two hits and three RBI, while Bellew added two hits, three runs and two RBI

• Currier chipped in with a double and two RBI for the Falcons

Up Next

Falcons return to action tomorrow as they continue play in Auburndale, Florida with a 10 AM Start against Albion. 

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