Union, N.J. (4/18/24) – The Kean University baseball team won their seventh straight to defeat visiting Ramapo College, 5-1, in a quick two hours and two minutes matchup on Thursday afternoon in NJAC action.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

Kean (21-11, 7-4 NJAC) jumped out on top with two runs in the first inning.  The Cougars loaded the bases with no outs with back-to-back singles and a walk.  Tyler Stone connected on an RBI single and Phil Marcantonio lofted a sac fly for the 2-0 lead.

Kean added one more in the bottom of the second as Christian Pellone singled home Caleb Rodriguez who led things off with a walk.

The Cougars added two more in the bottom of the fourth as Pellone doubled home Kyle Adorno and Dominic Masino who each reached on singles.

The Roadrunners (20-10, 8-3 NJAC) erased the shutout in the top of the sixth as Christian Alonso doubled to led off the inning. He later scored on a groundout.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

Adorno was 4-for-5 with two runs scored and Pellone was 3-for-3 with three RBI.

On the mound, Rob Salvatore tossed a complete game to improve to 4-1.  He allowed just five hits (four singles) and walked no one.  He had two strikeouts.

UP NEXT:

The two teams are back in action tomorrow in Mahwah.