LANCASTER, Pa. (March 30, 2016) – The Drew University baseball team had its four-game winning streak snapped at Franklin & Marshall College, where the Diplomats (9-10) erased an early Rangers (10-11) lead to win 11-5 on Wednesday afternoon.
 
Top Performers: Freshman third baseman Eric DiPietro slammed his first collegiate home run, a two-run shot over the left field fence in the sixth inning. Freshman left fielder Jayson Mitch continued his hot streak with a fourth straight multi-hit game (2-for-4, 1 run, 1 RBI) while taking over the team-lead in batting average at .387. Junior center fielder Richie Poland batted 2-for-4.
 
The Turning Point: Drew scored the first run of the game, but later had to cut into a 7-1 Diplomat lead with three runs in the sixth, capped off by DiPietro's two-run bomb. However, F&M answered with a dinger of its own in the eighth inning to halt the Drew charge. The solo shot sparked a four-run frame for the Diplomats, who coasted down the stretch for the home victory.
 
Other Highlights: Senior second baseman Anthony Feltre's bat continues to turn around. His hit in the ninth inning extended a five-game hitting streak, and he has now hit safely in seven of the last eight games. Freshman Joseph Grossane was called on for his first collegiate start and bat clean up with a hit and two runs. Sophomore Troy Naiden recorded his first career RBI with a sacrifice fly to put Drew up 1-0 in the top of the first inning.
 
Up Next: A Landmark Conference series with Juniata College (6-13, 2-4). The doubleheader is set for Saturday, April 2 at 1:00 p.m. at Doc Young Field in Madison, and the single nine-inning game originally scheduled for Sunday at noon has been moved to Friday at 4:00 p.m. Check back with DrewRangers.com for live coverage links, recaps and photos.