MADISON, N.J. (March 25, 2017) — The Drew University baseball team played conference rival, The Catholic University of America tight in Game 1, mitigating an early 3-0 deficit, but wound up dropping both halves of the season's first Landmark Conference doubleheader, 4-3 and 7-3 on an overcast Saturday afternoon at Doc Young Field.
 
By the Numbers
Drew is now 0-2 in the conference and 9-4 overall while Catholic improves to 15-2 overall by starting conference play 4-0.
 
Top Performers
• With a single in Game 1, senior third baseman Jonathan Rodrigues reached the 100-hit plateau for his career. The senior celebrated by reaching base four times in the twin bill, scoring and driving in a run in Game 2.
• In the fifth inning of Game 2, junior second baseman Isaiah Mateo went yard, sending the offering off the right field scoreboard. The 2-run shot was good for his second career homer, as his first also came against Catholic last season and was also a 2-runner. On the day, Mateo posted a 4-for-6 day, driving in three of the Rangers' six runs.
• Sophomore pitcher Jendy Castillo came out of the pen in Game 2 to twirl four scoreless frames to help minimize the damage. The southpaw notched three strikeouts and allowed three hits without walking a batter.
• Senior catcher Mike Miraglia started both contests, though you wouldn't know it by glancing at his at-bats. The backstop showed great discipline, walking in all four plate appearances in Game 1, and adding another walk in the second contest. He now sports an impressive .527 on-base percentage, easily the best on the team.
• Senior pitcher Tommy Broyles made the short walk over from first base to hurl two scoreless frames in the tail end of Game 1.
 
Game 1 Highlights
• With Drew trailing 3-2 in the third inning of Game 1, Rodrigues made things complicated when, with a runner in scoring position, he pounded one into Doc Young's unforgiving and choppy infield, forcing an error and allowing a run to score. Mateo followed that with a sharp single up the middle to tie things up at 3-3.
• Rodrigues made his presence felt again when he laced a single through the 5-6 hole in the final inning of the day to slightly trim the deficit they faced throughout the contest.
 
Up Next
The Catholic-Drew finale is slated for a 12:00 p.m. first pitch on Sunday, March 25^th.