It was a clean sweep for Rutgers baseball over the weekend, as the Scarlet Knights gained some momentum back with three straight wins over Delaware.
After defeating Delaware 15-10 on Friday, Rutgers baseball (13-6) defeated the Blue Hens (8-10) 27-13 on Saturday and 14-3 on Sunday to capture their fourth series victory in 2024.
Game One
On Friday, Rutgers baseball ended their four-game losing streak, defeating Delaware 15-10 in game one. With the game tied at 10-10 in the top of the eighth inning, Rutgers first baseman Ty Doucette produced a grand slam to secure the Scarlet Knights’ victory. Doucette was named the freshman of the week in the Big Ten Conference for his efforts last week. The Rutgers first baseman finished the week with three home runs and 11 RBIs.
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Game Two
On Saturday, the Scarlet Knights registered 29 hits, producing 27 runs in game two. The Scarlet Knights scored seven runs in three different innings to blow past the Blue Hens and their 29 hits were the most since they had 31 against Fairleigh Dickinson in 2004.
Rutgers pitcher Christian Coppola started the game on the mound for the Scarlet Knights as he picked up his third victory in 2024. He finished with five strikeouts throughout five innings, letting up two runs on three hits and six walks.
First Full Weekend ➡️ First Big Ten Award!
Three home runs and 11 RBIs later, Ty Doucette is your Big Ten Freshman of the Week!
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— Rutgers Baseball (@RutgersBaseball) March 18, 2024
Game Three
On Sunday, Rutgers baseball lit up the scoreboard for the third straight day to cruise to a 14-3 victory over Delaware to finish the series sweep. The Scarlet Knights recorded 21 hits, producing 14 runs in game three. Rutgers used an eight-run sixth inning to capture their 13th victory in 2024.
Pitcher Zack Konstantinovsky got the nod for the Scarlet Knights, pitching four innings. Konstantinovsky allowed three runs on five hits, striking out four and walking three. Reliever Jake Marshall earned the win in relief, pitching three scoreless innings, capturing his first victory in 2024. Marshall allowed three hits while striking out three and walking one.
The Scarlet Knights return home on Tuesday as they host Rider University at Bainton Field with the first pitch coming at 3 PM.
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