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Correa Helps Roadrunners Finish Perfect Weekend With Sweep of Visiting Monroe

Correa Helps Roadrunners Finish Perfect Weekend With Sweep of Visiting Monroe

Second baseman Jose Correa knocked in two runs on a double and a single, including the game winner in the bottom of the seventh, as the Roadrunner baseball team slipped by visiting Monroe College (NY) in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Sunday.

The Runners then completed a perfect 4-0 weekend by routing Monroe 9-3 in Game 2 for a sweep of the twinbill. On Saturday, Coach Rob Valli's team swept Rockland Community College by scores of 16-1 and 5-2.

RCGC now boasts a 13-1 overall record, winning 13 straight after a close opening-day loss.

In Game 1 Sunday, Correa slapped an infield hit to score teammate Albert Munoz with the winning run. The Mustangs had tied the game at 3-3 in the top of the seventh.

Winning pitcher Erick Duran hurled 3 13 innings in relief, surrendering one run on three hits. Starting pitcher Mike Biasello allowed six hits and struck out 8 in 3 2/3 innings.

In Game 2, designated hitter Alex Gattinelli ripped a home run and two RBIs while knocking in 4 runs to help the Runners to a 9-3 decision.

Winning pitcher Joe Marino improved to 2-0 as he hurled 3 2/3 innings and struck out 5.

The Roadrunners, No. 3 in the latest NJCAA Division III rankings, will host second-ranked Cumberland in a key matchup Monday starting at 3:30 pm.