Wichrowski leads Bryant past UAlbany in game one Saturday

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Brett Wichrowski struck out seven over 5.1 innings of one-run ball to lead the Bryant University baseball team to a 10-1 victory over UAlbany in game one of Saturday's doubleheader at Conaty Park.

With the win, the Bulldogs improve to 18-16 overall and 8-6 in America East play. Bryant has now won five-straight games and have won back-to-back league series.

Wichrowski picked up his team-leading fourth win of the year with another dominant outing. He allowed one run on four hits, walked three and struck out seven. Liam LeVangie recorded the final five outs to close the door.

Offensively, Bryant's bottom three in the order – Matt Smith, Justin Hackett and Zac Zyons – combined to go 5-for-6 with three RBI and three runs scored. Carmine Petosa added three hits and two RBI.

Game Information
Bryant 10, UAlbany 1
Records: Bryant 18-16, 8-6 | UAlbany 4-25, 1-13
Location: Conaty Park (Smithfield, R.I.)
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Key Moments

• Bryant broke open a close game with a six-run fourth inning.  

How it Happened

• Bryant got on the board in the third as Petosa dunked a 3-2 pitch into center field. Lewis Barnum was off from first on the pitch and streaked around to score.
• Zyons started Bryant's six-run inning with a two-run single up the middle. A bases-loaded walk brought in the third run and a sac fly to right from Barnum made it 5-0. Petosa picked up an RBI single and James Myler brought home a run with a safety squeeze to give Bryant a 7-0 lead.
• A two-run double from Jackson Phinney and a sac fly from Hackett rounded out the Bryant scoring in the sixth.

Inside the Box Score

• Wichrowski allowed one run on four hits, walked three and struck out seven over 5.1 innings.
• LeVangie allowed two hits in 1.2 scoreless innings of relief.
• Petosa finished 3-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored.
• Phinney was 1-for-3 with two RBI and two runs scored.
• Smith went 2-for-2 with two walks, Hackett was 2-for-2 with a run and an RBI and Zyons was 1-for-2 with two RBI and a run scored.

Game Notes

• Bryant improves to 5-0 all-time against UAlbany.
• The Bulldogs picked up their third America East series victory of the year.
• Bryant improves to 8-1 at home this year.
• Gustin extended his hitting streak to 10 games and his on-base to 13 games.
• Wichrowski has now struck out 16 batters over his last two starts (10.1 innings).
• Wichrowski now leads the Bulldogs with four wins on the year.
• Petosa matched his season high with three hits. He now has four RBI in the series.

Up Next
Bryant and UAlbany wrap up their series with game two of the doubleheader.