Matt MatkovichMatkovich Throws Complete Game, Spartans Down Queens 3-1
Matt Matkovich threw a one run complete game and the Spartans got all the runs needed in a three run 5th inning to defeat Queens College 3-1. With the three runs in the 5th the Spartans snapped an 18 inning scoreless streak for Queens pitcher Brian Friedman. Matt Smith continued to spark the Spartan Offense reaching base on all of his five at-bats, collecting two hits, an RBI, and a run.
Dan McDermott also had an RBI single in the inning. Vin Malzahn and Fernando Peralta contributed two singles each. Peralta also stole two bases and had a RBI taken away after a STAC baserunner missed third base enroute to scoring. Matkovich retired the first nine batters and then scattered six hits, walked one, and struck out three over the nine innings.
The Spartans will face Queens in a double header on Sunday at Rockland Community College. The first game will begin at 12:00.
