ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, NY – The Raptors split a doubleheader with St. Lawrence on Sunday at Honey Field, using a gem from
Aidan Risse to win the second game 3-1.
The Raptors got all three of its runs in the first inning, courtesy RBI doubles from
Jared Toby and
Jake Stacey, and a sacrifice fly from
Jack Williamson. Stacey and
Bryant Elliott both went 2-for-3 in the game.
Risse only allowed a single unearned run in the game, striking out seven in seven innings of work. With the performance, he lowered his ERA to 1.64 in 33 innings with 38 strikeouts. In conference play so far, Risse holds a 4-0 record with three complete games.
In the first game, St. Lawrence jumped out to an early lead and stayed away, winning 16-6. Offensively, the Raptors got a first-inning home run from Stacey, and a 2-for-5, 3 RBI performance from Toby.
Sam Dumper also went 2-for-4 with a run and an RBI.
After playing four games this weekend, the Raptors will be off until next Saturday, when the team travels to RPI for a doubleheader. Bard will host the Engineers for a single game on Sunday to close the important Liberty League East series.