2015 Baseball Archived Headlines

Season
Libuda Taken By Atlanta Braves In 26th Round of MLB Amateur Draft
Libuda Taken By Atlanta Braves In 26th Round of MLB Amateur Draft

New York, NY --- Senior lefthander Ben Libuda has been selected as the 15th pick in the 26th round of the annual Major League Baseball Amateur Draft by the Atlanta Braves.

Baseball Team Announces 17th Annual Golf Classic Date
Baseball Team Announces 17th Annual Golf Classic Date

On Saturday, September 12, the Worcester State baseball team will host their 17th annual golf classic at Leicester Country Club. The event will begin at 1:30 PM with a shotgun/Florida style start.

Five Named To All-Worcester Area Baseball Team, Baker Selected Coach Of The Year
Five Named To All-Worcester Area Baseball Team, Baker Selected Coach Of The Year

Worcester, MA --- Senior teammates Zach George, Ben Libuda, David Ruggiero and Joe Perlak along with sophomore Adam Barry have all been tabbed to the All-Worcester Area Baseball Team as selected by the nine sports information directors in the Worcester Area.

George Named NEIBA/ABCA Third-Team All-New England
George Named NEIBA/ABCA Third-Team All-New England

Babson Park, MA --- Senior Zach George has been selected as to the Third-team utility on the New England Intercollegiate Baseball Association (NEIBA) All-New England team in a vote by the regions head coaches. He was also chosen as a Third-team utility pick of the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA).

Zona Inks Summer Contract With Wachusett Dirt Dogs
Zona Inks Summer Contract With Wachusett Dirt Dogs

Leominster, MA --- Sophomore Zach Zona has signed a contract to play for the Wachusett Dirt Dawgs this summer for the Futures Collegiate Baseball League.

Baseball Falls To Salem State, 6-5, In MASCAC Championship Game
Baseball Falls To Salem State, 6-5, In MASCAC Championship Game

Buzzards Bay, MA --- Worcester State was defeated, 6-5, in a winner take all game by Salem State in the MASCAC Championship. Senior Jeff Bolio went 5-for-8 on the day with three runs and a pair of triples on the day for the Lancers.

Kuzio, Perlak Help Baseball Advance To MASCAC Tournament Final
Kuzio, Perlak Help Baseball Advance To MASCAC Tournament Final

Buzzards Bay, MA --- Senior teammates Jared Kuzio and Joe Perlak tossed a pair of gems to help lead third-seeded Worcester State into the MASCAC Tournament Championship game today at Mass Maritime’s Hendy Field in the tournament semifinal round.

Baseball Falls To Salem State, 6-0, In MASCAC Quarterfinals
Baseball Falls To Salem State, 6-0, In MASCAC Quarterfinals

Salem, MA --- Salem State blanked Worcester State, 6-0, in the quarterfinal round of the MASCAC Baseball Tournament. Senior Zach George went 3-for-5 with a trio of singles to pace the Lancer offense in the setback.

Ruggiero, George, Barry Earn All-MASCAC Baseball Accolades
Ruggiero, George, Barry Earn All-MASCAC Baseball Accolades

Westfield, MA --- Senior teammates Zach George and David Ruggiero along with sophomore Adam Barry were each recognized on the All-MASCAC Baseball Second-team as announced by league publicist Emily Diekelmann.

Libuda Hurls Baseball Into MASCAC Quarterfinals With Win Over Fitchburg State
Libuda Hurls Baseball Into MASCAC Quarterfinals With Win Over Fitchburg State

Worcester, MA --- Senior Ben Libuda fired an eight-hitter with five strikeouts and sophomore Adam Barry went 3-for-4 as they both helped pace Worcester State to a 7-1 victory over #6 Fitchburg State in the opening round of the MASCAC Baseball Tournament at the Lyons Baseball Diamond.

Baseball Outlasts UMass Dartmouth In Ten Innings, 11-9
Baseball Outlasts UMass Dartmouth In Ten Innings, 11-9

New Bedford, MA --- Sophomore teammates Adam Barry and Mike Powers combined for five base-knocks and five RBIs as they both helped pace Worcester State to a 11-9 victory over UMass Dartmouth in ten innings this evening at the Paul Walsh Field.

Ryan, Powers, Kuzio Pace Baseball In 10-3 Win Over UMass Boston
Ryan, Powers, Kuzio Pace Baseball In 10-3 Win Over UMass Boston

Worcester, MA --- Sophomore teammates Jake Ryan and Mike Powers tallied three hits apiece and senior Jared Kuzio earned the victory with six strong innings as Worcester State defeated UMass Boston, 10-3, in non-conference baseball action at the Kevin Lyons Baseball Diamond.

Baseball Sweeps MCLA, Earns Share of MASCAC  Regular-Season Crown
Baseball Sweeps MCLA, Earns Share of MASCAC Regular-Season Crown

North Adams, MA --- Behind a pair of solid pitching performances by senior Joe Perlak and sophomore Zach Zona, Worcester State defeated MCLA, 10-0 and 6-2, this afternoon in MASCAC baseball action at Zavattaro Field this afternoon. The Lancers claimed a share of their eighth regular season title.

Baseball, Westfield State Draw Split In MASCAC Series
Baseball, Westfield State Draw Split In MASCAC Series

Westfield, MA --- Worcester State and Westfield State drew even, splitting a MASCAC doubleheader this afternoon at Bud and Jim Hagan Field. After dropping the opener, 6-3, senior Kris Doyle hurled seven solid innings to help give the Lancers the 7-2 victory in the nightcap.

Baseball, Salem State Battle To Split In MASCAC Twinbill
Baseball, Salem State Battle To Split In MASCAC Twinbill

Worcester, MA --- Worcester State and Salem State split a MASCAC doubleheader series this afternoon at the Kevin Lyons Baseball Diamond. Senior Nick Gikas went 3-for-3 and classmate Jared Kuzio earned the 3-1 victory on the hill in the opener before dropping the nightcap, 2-1.

Osburn, Barrie Pace Baseball In Split With Framingham State
Osburn, Barrie Pace Baseball In Split With Framingham State

Framingham, MA --- Worcester State and Framingham State split a conference series this afternoon in MASCAC baseball action. The Rams took the opener, 6-2, before the Lancers staged a 5-4 late inning comeback in the nightcap.