Niagara Baseball Sets Record: Wins 8th MAAC Game with 5 Home Runs
Niagara baseball team secured its 21st win of the season by defeating Mount St. Mary's 15-13, with an impressive performance highlighted by five home runs.
By the Numbers- Niagara hit 5 home runs during the game.
- Rataczak hit his 10th home run of the season.
- Monile is second in the MAAC in hitting with a .419 average.
- Niagara is hitting .318 as a team, leading the MAAC.
- Niagara improves to 8-0 in MAAC play and 21-9 in their first 30 games.
- Niagara is 16-3 this season when having 10 or more hits and 11-0 when scoring 10 or more runs.
Niagara gave up multiple runs throughout the game, showing a potential weakness in their pitching.
State of Play- Niagara is having its best start in program history with an 8-0 record in MAAC play.
- Rataczak leads the MAAC in hitting with a .426 average and is third in homers.
- Niagara is showing strength in hitting and scoring when achieving double-digit hits and runs.
Niagara and Mount St. Mary's will conclude their series on Sunday with a scheduled first pitch of 11 am at Bobo Field.
Bottom LineNiagara's record-breaking start in MAAC play and historic performance at the plate highlight their strong position in the baseball landscape, setting high standards for future games and achievements.
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