MADISON, N.J. (April 20, 2016) – The Madison Avenue Challenge trophy changed hands in 2016 with the Drew University baseball team (15-18) dropping an 8-3 result against FDU-Florham at Dodge Field on Wednesday evening in a game sponsored by Madison Little League Baseball. The Rangers won the inaugural Challenge, 4-2, last spring.
 
Top Performers: Junior catcher Mike Miraglia was 1-for-3 with a walk and an RBI, senior first baseman Bobby Miskura picked up an RBI and freshman shortstop Zach Lipshitz batted 1-for-2 off the bench with a run scored.
 
Turning Point: The Devils (10-17-1) took advantage of the short porch in right field at the home of Madison Little League. FDU-Florham scored its first five runs on homers over the right field fence.
 
Other Highlights: Juniors Tommy Broyles, Jonathan Rodrigues and Dan Pfefferkorn each picked up a hit, while freshman Zach Luke pitched 2.1 innings of scoreless relief with three strikeouts. DJ Pfefferkorn made his collegiate debut on the mound, tossing a scoreless eighth inning.
 
Up Next: The Rangers are home for a crucial Landmark Conference series against Elizabethtown College on Saturday and Sunday, April 23-24. The three-game set starts with a doubleheader on Saturday beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Doc Young Field.