Friday, May 1, 2009

Fisher tops Framingham State 7-4


Junior Zack Thompson (OF / Salem, MA)


Haverhill, MA - Junior Zack Thompson's three hit performance help lead Fisher College to a 7-4 win over visiting Framingham State College. Thompson (Salem, MA) was 3 for 4 with 2 runs scored and a stolen base. Senior Tom Englehardt (Bradford, MA) added three RBIs, while going 2 for 4 at the dish, and sophomore Mike Oliveira (Tewksbury, MA) helped out with his own 2 for 4, 1 RBI night. On the mound, junior Samuel Luciano (Union City, NJ) pitched 5 innings allowing 4 runs on 3 hits. The Fisher bullpen locked down the win with 4 innings of scoreless work. Junior Patrick Shanahan (Haverhill, MA) pitched 2 innings allowing just one double and sophomore Kevin Ryan (Cheshire, CT) earned his first save of the season with 2 hitless innings of work.

Fisher will look to add to its win total before the important three game series with the KIAC winner as they host Bates College (May 1) and travel to Briarcliffe College (May 2).