Patchogue, NY - Just 24 hours after an impressive double header sweep over Maritime, the University of Mount Saint Vincent was back on the field, this time challenging St. Joseph's University Long Island in a two game set that was previously postponed due to rain. The Golden Eagles pitching staff did a strong job against a ferocious Dolphins offense, with UMSV losing both games by the scores of 2-1 and 6-2. The team is now 7-7 against the conference, good for sixth place in the standings. 

Despite the end result, Alex Alvarez was outstanding on the mound for the Dolphins. The Senior right hander only allowed two runs and two hits while putting up seven strikeouts in six innings pitched. The strikeout total pushed his season number to 49 in just 37 frames. 

The Dolphins' one run of the game came in the fifth inning. Senior Jason Albert hit a fielder's choice RBI, driving home Connor Martin. The Dolphins finished with five hits, with sophomore Zach Turko leading the way in hits a pair, bringing his season average to .359. 

Despite St. Joe's scoring three runs across three innings, UMSV would respond with runs in both the sixth and seventh innings. Sophomore Andrew Farina hit a sacrifice fly to score JT Jimenez for the first run of game two. Will Granata grounded into a double play, buts peedster Dom Porto would score on the play to make it a 3-2 contest. The Golden Eagles would answer themselves, scoring one run in each of the final three innings they came to bat.  Granata, Porto and Joey DiNorcia each had two hits in game two. 

Nicholas Rodriguez picked up five strikeouts while allowing just two earned runs in 6.2 innings of work. 

The Dolphins will look to right the ship in non-conference play in an upcoming single against Drew University.