The Bearcats defeated visiting LaRoche College 7-5.

SVC took a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first.  Sam Manna led off with a single, then moved to second when Anthony Mattei reached on an error.  Mike Adams then singled home Manna, and Mattei later scored on a sacrifice fly by Kenny Primeaux.

The Bearcats added another run in the bottom of the second thanks to some heads up baserunning.  Adam Miller led off with a walk, then stole both second and third bases.  He then scored when Manna singled up the middle, making it 3-0 Saint Vincent.

LaRoche came back to tie the game in the top of the third with five well-placed singles that led to three runs, but the Bearcats refused to quit.  Miller led off with a single, and was followed by a Mario Fragello single.  Manna then laid down a perfect bunt for a single to load the bases.  After a fielder's choice got Miller out at the plate, Adams doubled to right center, scoring a pair of runs to make it 5-3.

SVC added another pair of runs in the 7th.  With two outs, Jeff Lapkowicz singled, and was replaced on the bases by pinch runner Ray J Abati, who later scored on an infield hit by Miller.  Rob Patula, who had also singled, later scored on a wild pitch.

LaRoche scored a pair of late runs off winning pitcher Chris Zampogna, who worked 8 1/3 strong innings, then Jared Lapkowicz came out of the bullpen to get the final two outs to end the game.

Manna was 3-for-5, while Adams went 2-5 with three runs batted in.  Miller was 2-3 and stole three bases on the day. 

SVC is now 11-12 with the victory, while LaRoche drops to 20-10. 

PHOTO (by Jordan Bishop):  Chris Zampogna pitched a gem for the Bearcats, earning the victory over LaRoche.