2002 02 28 - Training Camp

February 28, 2002 - It was a busy week at Flyer9online. Tryouts started over at CBC where Mark is coaching this spring, his IT contract at Maritz was extended through the 1st week of May and finally he was invited to attend the River City Rascals training camp. The Rascals are an independent team in the Frontier League.

Make sure you check back with Flyer9online, it's going to be an exciting year.

2002 02 26 - Invited to Camp

February 26, 2002 - Mark Schulte was contacted by Neil Fiala, the head coach of the River City Rascals. Coach Fiala invited Schulte to join the Rascals at training camp starting on May 15th. The River City Rascals are an independent team in the Frontier League.

2002 02 12 - The Tampa Bay Devil Rays Try Out

February 12, 2002 - We'll I'm back from sunny Florida and I have to say it wasn't really all that sunny. Got down there on Friday night/Saturday morning. We picked up our truck from the dumbest human in Tampa [Rick] and drove to my friend Susan and Doug's. They were nice enough to let Doran and I stay with them for the weekend.

Saturday we woke up at 7:00 AM and had breakfast with William [4] and Christian [2], Doug and Susan's boys. At 8:15 we left for St. Pete's where the DRays spring training complex is. We arrived at the Raymond A. Naimoli Complex at 5 after 9. As we pulled in the parking lot all I could see was cars and cleats. Registration was from 9-10 and the tryout was supposed to start at 10 and run till whenever.

So we registered [filled out a 4x6 index card with our name, Ht, Wt, age, school, professional experience and what hand we throw and hit with. Great resume to go on.

So by 9:15 we are itching to get on the field. We walked over to one of the dugouts, there were 8 of them [4 fields], and this old guy in a Drays coat told us to get out of there. So we waited in the bleachers with the other 300 participants. That's right 300. Ok so maybe there were only 292 but geezee there were a lot of guys out there.

So 10:00 finally rolled around and we noticed a few coaches in DRays uniforms walking toward us. They walked right through us and up to an observation deck. Once up there the DRays director of scouting addresses us and gave us a run down of what was going to happen today. Basically we were going to divide up into groups by position. I went with the Centerfielders and Doran went with the corner outfielders. Then they told each position to go to a certain field so we can get a number. I was 802. I was given that number because I was the third centerfielder standing in line when the numbers were handed out. There were 24 centerfielders in my group. Doran Landed number 742, there were 43 guys in the corner group.

Our 1st event was the 60 yard dash. Catchers first, then second basemen, shortstops, corners, centerfielders, third and finally first basemen. After warning up for 35 min my turn finally came. I felt pretty good in my warm ups but I felt pretty winded/nervous come sprint time. Anyway I lined up with 2 guys to my right and 1 to my left. Coach dropped his hand and we were off... 7.02 seconds later it was all over. No second chances. I had tied for 1st in my race but I didn't feel good. I was expecting to run a 6.8, maybe even a 6.75. Those are the kind of numbers that turn scouts heads. even though a 7.02 is above average it wasn't enough.

The next even [which was more than an hour late] was our throws from the outfield. Pretty simple, a coach stands behind the pitchers mound and hits us 5 balls. We are supposed to throw 3 to third and 2 to home. I felt great. My 1st ball was on the ground. I picked it clean and through a pee line in the air to 3rd. My next ball, another grounder, I laid out a little and made it a nice long 1 hopper. The 3rd ball was a high line drive in the air. I it took me back 5 or 6 steps causing me to catch the ball over my head. After setting my feet I through a long 2 hopper to third from deep right center. The next two ball were do or die to home. I picked up the 1st ball on a dead sprint and rifled a 1 hop laser to home, on the money and my final ball I aired it out. So after the throwing I started feeling good again. The final event was hitting. The putt all the centerfielders, shortstops, and first basemen on field 2. Everyone got at least 6 cuts. SO if you missed the ball that counted as a cut. I got up and pulled a line drive down the right field line, then took an outside pitch to left. Then the coach went right back outside and I slapped one between short and 3rd then he came back in and I worked it up the middle. and finally I got one down the middle and was able to hit a line drive into the right center gap.

AND THAT WAS MY TRYOUT.

After everyone finished all the events the coaches met for about a half hour. When they returned about a third of the participants had already left. What the remaining guys were hoping for was to get invited to Sundays workout. The director explained that he was going to keep 40 guys to play in a scrimmage on Sunday, then after Sundays scrimmage he would select 5 guys to sign a contract to play in the DRays U.S. minor league system and 6 guys to sign contracts to play in the DRays Mexican league. Well as you can probably figure out I didn't sign any contracts. But I did get some good exposure and some great experience. Now my plan is to get my legs back in shape so I can nail a 6.7 next time I run that 60. I will be trying out to play in the Frontier League in May. Till then I'm staying active by assisting head baseball Coach, Scott Brown, and CBC High School in St. Louis.

If you got this far let me know and I I'll give me a call this week and I'll give you the details about everything.

2001 02 10 | Dayton Flyers Opening Day 2001

February 2001 - Well the 2001 season is now upon us here at UD. With almost all our starting position players returning and a crop of ju-co pitchers the Flyers are looking to bring home an A-10 Championship this year.

My name is Mark Schulte, I'm a senior, MIS/FIN double major from Louisville, KY. I patrol the outfield for the Flyers and do my best to get the offense on the board first.

This is my personal site, so it won't be very detailed. Just a few facts and numbers. Be sure to check back with me throughout the season. It's sure to be an exciting year.

2001 11 09 - 2001 Flyer Season Comes to an End

November 9, 2001 - The 2001 season has come and gone. The Flyers ended their season as the most winning team in Dayton Baseball history. With a record of 32-24 the Flyers also earned a birth to the A-10 Championship at Walt Disney World.

My name is Mark Schulte; I graduated this past May from the University of Dayton with a dual B.S. in MIS & FIN. I am originally from Louisville, KY. I patrolled the outfield for the Flyers and did my best to get the offense on the board first.

This is my personal site, so it won't be very detailed. Just a few facts and numbers about my career @ UD. Be sure to check back often, I am currently pursuing a professional baseball career.

If you would like to talk with me about my future in baseball, drop me an e-mail or give me a call. I am willing and ready to do whatever it takes to make it to the next level.

Dayton Baseball

FLYERS TAKE SERIES FROM BASEBALL TEAM WITH SPLIT OF HIGH-DRAMA DOUBLEHEADER

DAYTON, OH – The Stuart Field fans were treated to an exceptional college baseball doubleheader Saturday afternoon. The University of Dayton baseball team split their Atlantic 10 series finale with St. Joseph's University. The Hawks took the first game, outlasting UD, 5-4, in extra innings while the Flyers escaped with a 1-0 pitchers' duel in the nightcap. With the split, the Flyers improved to 25-21, 10-6 A-10, while the Hawks move to 20-20-1, 7-6 A-10.

The first game saw the Flyers take a 1-0 lead in the first inning, then jump ahead again, 4-3, with a three-run home run to centerfield by senior Clint Beasley in the fifth. It was after the Hawks posted the equalizer in the sixth with an RBI single from Pace Bradshaw, that the game got interesting.

A bench-clearing scuffle in the bottom of the sixth between Bradshaw and UD's senior CF Mark Schulte resulted in the ejection of both players. The altercation started after Schulte was involved in a run-down between second and third and collided with Bradshaw.

Then an inning later, Hawks' skipper Jim Ertel was tossed by first base umpire Mike Mann for arguing a call. The game moved to extra innings and in the top of the ninth, Kevin Dougher led-off with a single off the leg of pitcher Sam Fischer. Dougher, who entered the game after starting CF Rich Caloiero was pinch-hit for, moved to second on a sacrifice bunt, then to third on a wild pitch. Justin Godusky plated Dougher for the eventual game-winner as he singled to left field. Mike Minerva came on to close out the extra-inning victory as he put the Flyers down in order to earn his first save.

Starter Eric Wyatt (4-2) earned the win by throwing eight strong innings, scattering seven hits with six strikeouts. Fischer (1-2) was pinned the loss after allowing 10 hits and five runs (four earned). He fanned eight against four walks. Although it was a hard to top the excitement of the first game, starting pitchers Mike Rolih and Doug Sieger squared-off in a spectacular battle. Both hurled complete-games as the two combined to yield just seven hits and one unearned run.

The game's lone run was scored after senior Brooks Vogel reached on a two-out error in the infield and advanced to third on the errant throw by SS Chris McLaughlin. Junior Mark Wahl (Dale, IN) made the error pay, driving in Vogel in with a single to right field. Rolih, who leads the team in victories (7-5), went the distance for the fifth time this season. He gave up just four hits and two walks with two stikeouts. Sieger, although holding the Flyers to just three hits, was tagged the loss. He fanned seven Flyers and allowed just one walk.

A pair of Hawk career milestones were achieved during the twinbill. Kevin Kirkby slapped a base hit, giving him 241 for his career and tying Bill Weingartner's (1992-95) school record. Also Mike DeVincentis stepped to the plate for the 720th time as a Hawk, also breaking the previous record held by Weingartner. The Hawks currently have no games scheduled for this week due to final exams. They return to action on Saturday against Duquesne in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Dayton Rallies to defeat SJU, 3-2

DAYTON, OH – The Dayton Flyers (24-20, 9-5 A-10) rallied for a pair of runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to escape with a 3-2 win over St. Joseph's (19-19-1) at Stuart Field. Kevin Kirkby made the 194th start of his career to break the SJU record and scored a run, the 155th of his career, to eclipse the SJU mark in that category.

The Flyers picked up their first run in the bottom of the first without the benefit of a hit. Leadoff man Mark Schulte walked, stole second base, advanced to third on a sacrifice fly and scored on a wild pitch by Hawk starter Jim Boylan. St. Joe's got the run back in the sixth. With runners on first and third, and one out, Tim Gunn hit a deep fly to right center. Schulte ran it down, making a dazzling over-the-shoulder grab on the warning track. The Flyers doubled the runner off first base ending the inning, but the umpires ruled that Kirkby tagged up and scored before the third out was recorded.

The Hawks pushed another run across in the eighth as Kirkby doubled down the leftfield line to score Eric Wyatt for a 2-1 lead. Boylan started the ninth by walking leadoff man Clint Beasley, and was replaced by Kirkby. Pinch hitter Andy Boehmer reached on an error. After a fielder's choice, Kirkby uncorked a wild pitch, allowing the runner to move to second, and Beasley to score, tying the game at 2-2. The ensuing batter then followed with the game-winning single to right field for the 3-2 victory. Scott Shean gets his third win for the Flyers, after pitching a scoreless ninth inning, striking out one. Starter Mike Kerins scattered eight hits in eight innings of work, striking out two while picking up the no decision. Kirkby takes the loss, dropping to 1-1 on the year.

Hawk starter Jim Boylan worked eight plus innings, allowing four hits and striking out six. Kirkby, who has played in every game of his SJU career, made his 194th start to break Bill Weingartner's (1992-95) team record. The only game in his four years that he was not in the starting lineup was a game against Northern Iowa on March 10, 2000. Kirkby also broke another Hawk milestone when he crossed home plate for the 155th time in his career. That passed Mike Sharkey (1993-96) for the career record. Tomorrow, the two teams will finish the three-game set with a doubleheader. First pitch from Stuart Field is at 11:00 a.m.

UD FlyerNews Headlines

Here are a list of articles from UD's FlyerNews that I appeared in.

• 04/24/2001 UD baseball team remains on a roll - Matt Hager
• 04/20/2001 Baseball bounces back to win 7 of 11 - Matt Hager
• 04/06/2001 Baseball loses momentum in Richmond - Matt Hager
• 03/30/2001 Flyers get by West Virginia, pound Kent - Matt Hager
• 03/27/2001 Flyers start A-10 season with two wins - Tim Shea
• 03/23/2001 Flyers' bats start off hot, cool in... - Matt Hager
• 04/18/2000 UD drops doubleheader against A-10's... - Staff Reports
• 04/14/2000 Former Flyer burns old teammates in... - Joe Pott
• 04/11/2000 UD powers to 2 wins at URI - Joe Pott
• 04/07/2000 Berigan hits for cycle in Flyers... - Joe Pott
• 03/10/2000 Schulte cherishes role with Flyers - Joe Pott
• 03/07/2000 Flyer baseball can't hold off talented... - Staff Reports
• 02/25/2000 Flyer baseball: New coach, new season... - Joe Pott

UD baseball team remains on a roll

The UD men's baseball team continued their good play of late by sweeping doubleheaders this weekend against Atlantic 10 rivals Duquesne Friday and Xavier Sunday.

The Flyers won both games of the doubleheader Friday by out-slugging the Dukes 14-9 and 10-6 respectively.

"Today, we hit and didn't pitch or play defense," coach Tony Vittorio said.

Duquesne came out swinging in the first game, as they roughed up junior starting pitcher Mike Rolih for five runs in the first two innings to take a 5-1 lead.

UD answered in the bottom of the second inning, scoring six runs to take their first lead of the game. The scoring was capped by junior outfielder Brooks Vogel's 39th career homerun, setting a new UD record.

Duquesne never recovered when Rolih settled down and allowed no more hitters to score, until Duquesne began a late charge with four runs in the top of the sixth inning. Senior Scott Shean pitched in relief of Rolih, slamming the door on any Duquesne comeback attempt in the last inning and earning his first save.

Senior infielder Brent Beasley belted a two-run homer in the bottom of the sixth inning to end the scoring and give the Flyer a 14-9 victory.

Overall, both teams tilted the scoreboard. The teams combined for 23 runs and 28 hits. There were also seven homeruns, four of which were by Flyer batters.

Junior infielder Aaron Reesh had a big game, going two-for-three and knocking in six runs and scoring two of his own. Senior outfielder Mark Schulte also went two-for-three from the plate, including a triple.

The win put Dayton above .500 for the first time all season, giving them a 19-18 overall record with a 6-4 A-10 mark.

Game two looked a lot like the first, as UD erased an early deficit to win handily 10-6.

After falling behind 3-0 early, UD went on to score all ten of their runs unanswered. The third inning was the catalyst for UD, as five runs crossed the plate to give UD a lead they would never relinquish, capped off by Beasley's three-run homer to put UD ahead 6-3.

The Flyers finished their scoring in the fifth and sixth innings. After scoring one run in the fifth, the Flyers scored three more runs off a homerun by junior catcher Mark Wahlin the sixth to up the lead to 10-3. The homerun was Wahl’s second in the game.

Duquesne attempted a final inning comeback, as they tagged junior starting pitcher Cory Allen for three runs before Shean came in and stopped a possible rally for the second time that day.

"Scott Shean pitched well," Vittorio said. "Cory [Allen] did too, but we may have left him in the game too long."

Allen pitched six innings, striking out two Duquesne hitters.

The game was another offensive showcase, as the teams scored 16 runs off 23 hits.

Wahl matched Reesh's first game totals, knocking in six runs going three-for-four at the plate. Reesh went two-for-four, scoring two of the UD runs.

"We swung the bat well all day long," Vittorio said. "It won both games for us."

With the win, Dayton won their 14th game in their last 18 contests.

The Flyers continued to play well Sunday against Xavier. They managed a split in a doubleheader at Xavier, losing the first game 5-4 and winning the second 9-2.

The first game started with the Musketeers jumping in front of the Flyers courtesy of a first inning run.

Dayton answered by taking the lead in the fourth inning when senior outfielder Brent Berigan belted a two-run homer to put Dayton ahead 2-1.

The Flyers extended the lead in the sixth inning when junior outfielder Shawn Bolinger led off with a solo homerun. Junior infielder Mike Kerins then doubled later in the inning to score Berigan.

The 4-1 lead would not last, however, as Xavier stormed back in the bottom of the sixth inning to tie the game 4-4.

The Flyers could get nothing in the seventh and the Musketeers pushed a run across in the bottom half of the inning to take the first game 5-4.

Game two was a better story, as Dayton demolished Xavier 9-2.

UD used a pair of big innings to take control of the game. They scored seven times in the third and fourth innings to take a lead they would never relinquish.

Kerins pitched a complete game effort, striking out five Musketeers.

UD improves to 21-19 overall and 8-4 in A-10 play.

The Flyers play Tuesday at 1 p.m. in another doubleheader vs. IUPUI at Stuart Field.

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By: Matt Hager

Xavier and Dayton Split Doubleheader

CINCINNATI --- The Xavier baseball team (18-25, 6-7 Atlantic 10) gained no ground and lost no ground in the Atlantic 10 race today after splitting a doubleheader with Dayton (21-19, 8-5 Atlantic 10). The Musketeers mounted a thrilling comeback victory in game one to win by a final of 5-4. The Flyers took game two 9-2 and allowed only six Xavier hits. Senior co-captain Ty Brenning (Urbana, OH), with a double in game one and a home run in game two, extended his school record hitting streak to 22 games.

In game one, the Musketeers took an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning. Eric Greenwell (Bridgeton, MO) led off with a single and scored three batters later when Mark Andres (Greenwood, IN) knocked him in with a base hit of his own.

XU was then held hitless for four innings. The Flyers racked up two runs in the fourth and two more in the top of the sixth on the strength of home runs by Brent Berigan and Shawn Bolinger. Dayton led 4-1 going into the bottom of the sixth.

The home team finally got to starting pitcher Sam Fischer in the sixth. With two outs, Ryan Schreen (South Elgin, IL) started it off with a walk. He was followed by three straight hits. Greenwell reached first with a perfect bunt. Brenning ripped a double, scoring two and Jeff Crandell (Lothian, MD) singled and brought two more in.

With the score knotted at four in the bottom of the last inning, XU rallied. Jarret Sues (Middletown, NJ) led off with a single to right. After Matt Tedford (Norwood, OH) bunted Sues to second, Alec Moss (Sherman Oaks, CA) and Ed Bongard (Philadelphia, PA) both drew walks, loading the bases for Schreen. The sophomore bounced a game-winning single up the middle for the 5-4 Musketeer win.

Senior Matt Raih (De Kalb, IL) tossed his third complete game of the year. He gave up four runs and seven hits on his way to earning the win.

In game two, UD took control in the third with four quick runs. With two men on base and one out, Xavier starting pitcher Kevin Crowley (Wheaton, IL) served up a three-run homer to Bolinger. UD crossed one other run in the inning to take a 4-0 lead. The Flyers added to it the next inning. After giving up a single, Crowley was pulled in favor of Raih. Dayton belted two more hits in the inning and was able to plate three more runs, claimimg a 7-0 lead.

The Musketeers got their only runs of the game in the bottom of the fourth when Brenning rocked a two-run bomb over the left field wall. It was his third of the season.

UD added a couple of insurance runs in the top of the seventh thanks to a two-run homer by Mark Schulte. The Flyers held on for the 9-2 win. It was Dayton's first victory over Xavier in three tries this season.

Dayton pitcher Mike Kerins worked a complete game and allowed just six hits and two runs, in gaining the win. XU's Andres kept his hitting streak intact as well today with a hit in each game. His streak now stands at 19 games. Crandell's streak was snapped at 17 after failing to register a hit in game two.

Xavier will be at home on Tuesday against Indiana State. First pitch at Hayden Field is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. On Wednesday, the Musketeers will travel to Purdue to take on the Boilermakers in a 3:00 contest.

Baseball bounces back to win 7 of 11

The UD baseball team used Easter break to improve its record and challenge some Atlantic 10 foes.

It was a successful stretch for the Flyers, as they went 6-4 over their last ten games.

After being dominated 8-1 versus nationally-ranked Notre Dame, the Flyers got hot, winning five of their next six contests.

The first win came April 5 over the Wittenberg Tigers 9-8. Trailing by two going into the bottom of the ninth inning, Dayton capped off a comeback with junior outfielder Andy Boehmer’s bases-loaded single to earn Dayton’s twelfth win.

The team then traveled to New York to face A-10 rival Fordham for three games. It was a successful trip, as UD took two out of three games.

The first two games were part of a doubleheader April 7. The Flyers won 4-0, but the highlight of the game was the performance of junior starting pitcher Mike Rolih. His first A-10 victory with the Flyers included allowing only two hits in a complete game effort. He also struck out four and allowed no walks to Ram hitters.

Junior infielder Aaron Reesh went 2-for-4 at the plate, and junior designated hitter Shawn Bolinger had two hits to up his average to .391.

In game two, the Rams came out and reversed the roles, as they shut out the Flyers 5-0. Ram starter Gary Kaible matched Rolih’s complete game effort and only allowed one Flyer hit.

The next day, Dayton finished its series with Fordham with another 4-0 win.

Junior starting pitcher Corey Allen pitched UD’s second shutout in three games. He earned his second win of the year by striking out seven Fordham hitters and allowing only five hits.

Allen’s performance, along with the shutout by Rolih the day before, earned both men co-Atlantic 10 Pitcher of the Week honors.

The Flyers stayed on the road for their next games. Indianapolis was the destination, as the Flyers swept an April 10 doubleheader over the IUPUI Jaguars 10-6 and 3-1.

Dayton erased an early IUPUI lead in the first game, turning a 1-0 deficit after two innings into a 10-3 lead halfway through the sixth inning.

Junior outfielder Brooks Vogel went 2-for-4, scoring two runs. The offensive hero of the day was senior outfielder Mark Schulte, who went 3-for-4, scoring two runs and knocking in four Flyers.

The second game was not the slugfest the first game was, as Dayton out-pitched IUPUI and won 3-1. Again, IUPUI took an early lead, but Dayton answered with a runs in the third, fourth and fifth innings.

Reesh hit a homerun off Jaguar pitching, scoring two of the Flyers’ three runs. Junior catcher Mark Wahl went 2-for-3, knocking in one run.

Dayton benefited from good starting pitching again, as junior starting pitcher Sam Fischer struck out 10 hitters in a complete game effort.

After a cancelled game versus Ohio April 11, the Flyers took to the road again—this time to visit another A-10 rival, George Washington. Coming into the series on a roll did not help, as they lost two of three to the Colonials.

The first two games were a twin bill Saturday, where George Washington won the first game 7-3, but Dayton won the second contest 3-2.

In game one, the Colonials’ Jake Wald and Matt Krimmel both hit homeruns off Rolih in the second inning, which capped off an early charge and gave the Colonials a 6-0 lead.

Wahl returned the favor in the top of the third inning, rallying the Flyers back to only a 6-3 deficit. That was as close as the Flyers could get however as the Colonials shut the door and won 7-3.

The second game was much tighter, as both teams could not dent the plate in the first five innings. GW decided to intentionally walk senior outfielder Brent Berigan after walking Vogel to lead off the sixth inning, in order to face junior pitcher Mike Kerins. That strategy proved to be a costly mistake, as Kerins hit his second home run of the year to put Dayton in front 3-0.

In the bottom of the seventh inning, the Colonials threatened to steal the victory after scoring two runs and having two runners in scoring position, but Kerins got Nick Iovacchnini to fly out to center to seal the Flyers’ 3-2 victory.

Sunday, the rubber game of the series went to GW 11-3.

The Colonials roughed up Dayton pitching for seven runs in the first five innings, before the Flyers could answer with two runs in the sixth inning. That was as close as they could come, as the Colonials scored four more runs in the late innings to win handily.

The brightest spot for Dayton came in the top of the ninth when Vogel hit a solo homer, his first of the season and 38^th at UD, tying the career mark of Brian Harlamert who played for UD from 1991-94.

Dayton was to play at Miami Tuesday, but snow cancelled the game.

These games put the Flyers’ record at 17-18 with a 5-4 A-10 record.

Another A-10 foe is on deck for UD, as Duquesne comes to Stuart Field for a doubleheader Saturday starting at noon.

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By: Matt Hager

Baseball loses momentum in Richmond

After winning five out of the last six home games, the UD baseball team left the friendly confines of Stuart Field for McBride Stadium in Richmond, Ind.

The change of scenery did not help the Flyers, as they lost two out of three Inaugural Spring Classic games — losing 5-0 to Detroit Friday, winning 12-9 over Butler Saturday, and losing 22-9 to Xavier Sunday.

The Titans’ Omar Diaz stole the show Friday, pitching 8.1 innings and allowing only five Flyer hits in a shutout performance.

After a quiet first two innings, Detroit pushed three runs across against junior pitcher Mike Rolih. The runs were earned, but they were aided by two Dayton errors in the inning that helped keep the Detroit rally alive.

In the top of the fourth inning, the Flyers looked to answer, as junior outfielder Brooks Vogel led off with a double. He reached third base with only one out after consecutive walks to junior infielder Cory Allen and senior outfielder Brent Berigan loaded the bases. Unfortunately for the Flyers, Diaz shut the door on the rally, getting senior infielder Nate Winkelfoos to strike out and sophomore infielder Jeff Bourassa to pop out to end the inning.

The Titans kept the momentum and tagged Rolih for two more runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to up the lead to 5-0.

It was all Diaz needed, as he held UD to only one hit in the final five innings—a junior infielder Aaron Reesh single in the eighth inning.

For the Flyers, Reesh went 2-for-3 from the plate. Allen, Vogel and senior outfielder Mark Schulte had the other Flyer hits.

Dayton saw its record fall to 10-13 while Detroit earned its second win this season, 2-14 overall.

Saturday proved to be a better day for the Flyers, as they beat Butler 12-9.
Taking advantage of the fact that Butler had played Detroit earlier that day for fear the weather would not permit their game Sunday, Dayton jumped out to an early 4-1 lead and did not look back.
The Flyers scored six runs off Bulldog starting pitcher John Corcoran and knocked him out of the game after only 2.1 innings. The offense kept up after Corcoran left, as the Flyers scored six more runs off the relievers en route to taking a 12-4 lead after five innings.

Butler mounted a small rally in the final innings to make the game close, but Dayton held on for a 12-9 win.

The Bulldogs fell to 13-9 with the loss, and the Flyers improved to 11-13 with the win.

Archrival Xavier gave UD a rude goodbye gift in the final game in Richmond, spanking UD 22-9 Sunday.

The Musketeers scored three runs in the first two innings to go up 3-0. They would increase the lead in the third inning when they scored a whopping 12 runs off nine hits in the third inning.

After that offensive barrage, the game was basically over as Xavier led 15-1. All but one of the Musketeers' 14 batters got a hit off Flyer pitching. The 22 runs were the most Xavier had scored since 1995.

UD scored eight runs in the final three innings, but it was way too late, as XU won the game handily 22-9.

Junior designated hitter Shawn Bolinger led the Flyers’ offense, going 3-for-4 from the plate, scoring two runs and knocking in two runners.

The loss dropped Dayton to 11-14, 1-2 in Richmond. Xavier improved to 10-19 overall.

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By: Matt Hager

Flyers get by West Virginia, pound Kent

The UD baseball team improved its winning streak to four games, beating West Virginia 4-2 on the road Tuesday and Kent State 12-5 at Stuart Field Wednesday.

The Flyers used timely hits against the Mountaineers, as they scored four runs off only six hits. The Mountaineers out-hit the Flyers 12-6, but junior starting pitcher Corey Allen spread the hits through eight innings, giving up only two runs in his final inning of work. He forced the Mountaineers to leave 11 runners on base.

Dayton got on the board first with a run in the third inning. Junior infielder Jeff Bourassa was able to score from second base courtesy of a West Virginia error.

In the next inning, Dayton dented the plate two more times because of West Virginia mistakes. The rally started when junior catcher Mark Wahl scored off a wild pitch. Senior infielder Clint Beasley then scored when senior infielder Nate Winklefoos singled to knock him in.

The Flyer lead grew to 4-0 in the top of the eighth inning, as senior outfielder Brooks Vogel singled in junior infielder Aaron Reesh to cap off the Flyers offense.

West Virginia knocked Allen out of the game in the bottom of the eighth, scoring two runs. Senior pitcher Scott Shean entered the game in the ninth inning to slam the door on any possible West Virginia rally and preserve the 4-2 win. Winklefoos and Vogel each contributed an RBI and a hit for the Flyers. Junior designated hitter Shawn Bolinger went 2-for-4.

Allen got his first win of the season for his efforts, striking out three. Shean, who allowed only one hit in the ninth, earned his first save.

It was the first win versus West Virginia in the series history.

“We’ve had some good wins this season,” head coach Tony Vittorio said.

Wednesday, the Flyers returned to Stuart Field and crushed the Golden Flashes 12-5 for their fourth consecutive victory.

Kent State sprinted to a 5-0 lead, scoring two runs in the second inning and three more in the third. After that point though, Dayton dominated offensively and defensively.

The Flyers answered the Golden Flashes’ three-run third inning by scoring four runs in the bottom half of the inning. Three errors, two coming in one play, resulted in Bourassa and Winkelfoos scoring the first two Flyer runs. A sacrifice fly by Bolinger and a groundout by Vogel scored two more to make the score 5-4.

Dayton broke the game open after that, scoring at least one run in every inning after being held scoreless for the first two. Vogel singled in Reesh in the fifth inning to put Dayton up 6-5.

They never looked back, belting 14 hits off four Kent State pitchers.

Junior pitcher Aaron Pahs came in to relieve junior starter Jake Hanson in the fourth inning and took over the game. In six innings of work, Pahs allowed only one Golden Flash hit, striking out two and earning his first win of the season.

“We consider Aaron a three-inning reliever,” Vittorio said. “He was impressive.”

Bolinger went 3-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI. Bourassa went 3-for-4 and Vogel and Schulte each knocked in two runs. Wahl also had two hits for the Flyers.

The wins this week were the Flyers’ third and fourth straight. Overall, the Flyers’ record improves to 10-12, with a 2-1 record in Atlantic 10 conference play.

“We expected it,” Vittorio said. “We’ve played well lately.”

This weekend, Dayton travels to Richmond, Ind. to participate in the Richmond Tournament with Butler, Detroit-Mercy and Xavier. Their first opponent is Detroit-Mercy Friday.

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Flyers start A-10 season with two wins

Saturday, the UD baseball team started its Atlantic 10 season with a doubleheader split with the St. Bonaventure Bonnies at Stuart Field.

The Flyers took an early lead in game one when junior third baseman Aaron Reesh singled to drive in senior shortstop Nate Winkelfoos from second base.

Reesh’s single turned out to be one of only three Flyer hits in the game as St. Bonaventure’s Kyle Johnson shut down Dayton’s lumber.

The Bonnies scored in the fifth inning when Mike Tegeler beat out a bunt and advanced to second on a passed ball. He then scored on an error, tying the game.

In the sixth, St. Bonaventure took the lead when Tim Burris singled in Mark Evers for a 2-1 advantage. Burris later scored on one of four Flyer errors.

Junior pitcher Mike Rolih was given the loss despite giving up just one earned run on six hits in seven innings of work. He falls to 3-3 on the season. Senior center fielder Mark Schulte and senior left fielder Brooks Vogel had the only other hits for the Flyers.

The Flyers took the offensive humiliation of the first game to heart and pounded St. Bonaventure starter Kevin Niemczura for four runs in the first inning of the day’s second game and took advantage of a sloppy Bonnies’ defense.

The scoring started when Niemczura walked junior catcher Mark Wahl with the bases loaded. Senior right fielder Brent Berigan then singled in two more runs, and junior third baseman Corey Allen singled home Wahl to complete the first inning explosion.

Bonnies’ center fielder Mike Rapcioli knocked a solo home run in the third inning, but St. Bonaventure would get no closer.

In the bottom half of the third, Vogel doubled and scored on an RBI single from Berigan. Berigan then stole second and was driven in by senior first baseman Clint Beasley, earning his ninth RBI of the season.

Dayton added another run in the fourth as Reesh reached base with a single and moved to second on Vogel’s second hit of the game. After two consecutive St. Bonaventure errors, Reesh crossed home for the Flyers’ seventh and final run.

The Bonnies committed a season-high five errors, leading to five unearned runs.

Niemczura was given the loss, despite lasting just over two innings, and junior pitcher Mike Kerins picked up the win for the Flyers, going the distance and striking out seven while surrendering no walks.

Vogel, Berigan and Winkelfoos each went 2-for-3 in the game. Berigan had three RBIs.

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Flyers' bats start off hot, cool in...

While many people escaped the cold weather during Spring Break by heading south, the UD baseball team traveled west to face the Southern Colorado Thunderwolves and the Air Force Academy Falcons, splitting six games during the week.

The Flyers were scheduled to face the Thunderwolves Mar. 11 to begin the Spring Break road trip, but freezing temperatures caused the game to be postponed.

Dayton then traveled to Colorado Springs to take on Air Force Mar. 13-14. The weather remained cold, but the Dayton bats were hot, as they swept both games of the series, 21-6 and 9-8 respectively.

In the first game, it didn't take long for the Flyers to flex offensive muscle. Senior outfielder Mark Schulte led the game off with a solo homer. Four batters later, junior catcher Mark Wahl knocked Air Force starting pitcher Johnny Koegel out of the game by belting a grand slam.

“He (Wahl) has been a pleasant surprise,” coach Tony Vittorio said. “We knew he was a good catcher, but we didn’t know about his hitting.”

The Flyers kept up the offensive pressure in the next innings, as Wahl hit two more home runs. In the second inning, he crushed a three-run shot to add to the Flyers' lead. He hit his third homer of the game in the fourth inning, this time a two-run home run. Wahl also added a RBI single to put the Flyers ahead 20-2 after five innings.

The final UD run came off the bat of junior outfielder Shawn Bolinger, whose sixth-inning lead off home run capped his afternoon. Bolinger finished with three RBIs.

Dayton pounded the Air Force pitching staff for 21 hits.

Junior left-handed starter Jake Hanson earned his first win of the season, pitching six innings and only allowing two runs off two hits. Junior relievers Carl King, Aaron Pahs and Sam Fisher each pitched an inning to ice the win.

The next day, the two teams returned to Falcon Field. Weather would again play a factor, as the game only lasted six innings with the Flyers ending up on top, 9-8.

The Falcons came out hot early in the cold temperatures, tagging Flyer junior starting pitcher Mike Rolih for five runs in the bottom of the first inning.

The Flyers answered in the third inning, matching the Falcons' first inning output. Schulte remained hot, hitting a RBI triple off Falcon starter Mike Tufte. Junior infielder Mike Kerins and Bolinger added RBI hits, while junior infielder Aaron Reesh capped off the inning with a two-out single, scoring Bolinger and senior catcher Brooks Vogel.

Momentum remained on the Flyers' side, as they scored runs in the fourth and fifth innings. Kerins drove in his second run of the game in the fourth, and senior infielder Nate Winkelfoos, who scored on a wild pitch in the fourth, knocked in a run in the fifth.

Dayton held a 9-6 lead going into the bottom of the sixth inning. However, with light snow falling, Air Force pushed home their seventh run of the game.

The Falcons' rally continued as the snow started to fall harder. They scored another run on a single that advanced the tying run to third base.

Senior pitcher Kent Depue relieved Rolih after the single and put a stop to the Falcons' rally, getting Adam Howes to fly out to end the inning.

The umpires delayed the game after the inning because the field had become covered in snow. The game was called due to the poor weather conditions after a 10-minute wait.

The next day, Dayton returned to Pueblo to play Southern Colorado, and the weather again played a factor.

Winds gusting to 30 mph caused a rare wind delay before the teams’ Mar. 15 doubleheader. The delay did not help the Flyers any, as Thunderwolves pitcher Kevin Martin silenced the Flyers’ bats in the first game. Martin allowed only seven hits in a complete-game effort, which his team won 6-3.

Dayton scored the first two runs of the game in the second inning, but Southern Colorado responded with five of their own in the bottom half of the inning to take command of the game.

In the nightcap, Kerins, who played second base in the first game, pitched a complete game in the Flyers’ 4-2 win. Kerins allowed only two earned runs off four Thunderwolf hits.

The Flyers led the game 2-1 in the bottom of the sixth inning, before the Thunderwolves pushed a run across to tie the game. However, a bases-loaded wild pitch scored Winkelfoos and an insurance run scored when Bolinger hit a sacrifice fly to left field to score the Flyers’ fourth run of the game.

The two teams faced off the next day, Friday, in another doubleheader. Dayton did not end the trip with momentum, losing both games 5-4 and 10-4.

In the first game, the Flyers dented the plate four times in the first inning off Thunderwolves starter Mike Deulen. It was all he allowed through the game, holding the Flyers hitless after the second inning and retiring the side in order as well.

Dayton did keep the lead for most of the game, before two runs scored for Southern Colorado in the final two innings to blow the lead.

“We’ve lost a few games so far by one run,” Vittorio said. “It’s something we need to work on.”

The second game went no better for the Flyers, as the Thunderwolves scored in all but one inning en route to a 10-4 win.

Winkelfoos, Schulte, and Bolinger led the UD attack. Schulte went 3-for-4 for the game, including an RBI single. Winkelfoos went 2-for-4, with two runs scored—he stole home in the third. Bolinger went 2-for-4 with one RBI.

The teams were going to play again Sunday, but again weather cancelled the game.

Overall, the Flyers went 3-3 on their Spring Break trip to Colorado, going 2-0 over the Falcons but 1-3 against the Division II Thunderwolves. This brought the Flyers’ overall record to 5-10.

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Dayton @ Tennessee

Tennessee 10, Dayton 2
(Feb 25, 2001 at Knoxville, Tenn.)

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 Dayton.............. 000 100 001  -  2  7  3      (0-3)
 Tennessee........... 012 024 10X  - 10 15  0      (9-1)
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 Pitchers: Dayton - Bracken; Depue(6); C. Allen(7); Fischer(8). Tennessee -
 Allen; Samuels(6); Filsinger(7); Crowe(8).
 Win-Allen(2-1)  Loss-Bracken(0-1)  T-2:46  A-1155
 HR UT - Burke (3)

Game box score

Tennessee 9, Dayton 3
(Feb 24, 2001 at Knoxville, Tenn.)

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 Dayton.............. 100 110 000  -  3  9  4      (0-2)
 Tennessee........... 400 301 01X  -  9  5  1      (8-1)
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 Pitchers: Dayton - Rolih; Pool(5). Tennessee - Nicholson; Hicklen(6);
 Parker(8); Bertolino(9).
 Win-Nicholson(2-0)  Loss-Rolih(0-1)  T-2:46  A-1287

Game box score

Tennessee 13, Dayton 0
(Feb 23, 2001 at Knoxville, Tenn.)

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 Dayton.............. 000 000 000  -  0  3  2      (0-1)
 Tennessee........... 002 540 11X  - 13 18  1      (7-1)
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 Pitchers: Dayton - Kerins; Pahs(4); Shean(6); Hanson(8). Tennessee - Gates;
 Filsinger(8); Crowe(9).
 Win-Gates(2-0)  Loss-Kerins(0-1)  T-2:33  A-1100
 HR UT - Burke (2)

Game box score

Dayton Edges Tech In Baseball

DAYTON, Ohio - The University of Dayton took a one-run lead in the bottom of the eighth inning, then threw out the potential tying run at the plate in the top of the ninth to secure a 3-2 Atlantic 10 baseball victory over Virginia Tech at Stuart Field on Sunday. The win improved Dayton's overall record to 17-23 and it's A-10 mark to 8-7. Tech is now 26-18-2 on the season, including an 11-4 record in league play.

The Flyers broke a 2-2 tie in their half of the eighth inning when right fielder Brent Berigan scored an unearned run on a sacrifice fly by catcher Brooks Vogel. Berigan reached base on a single, moved to second on an errant pick-off attempt and took third on a wild pitch.

Tech mounted a threat in the ninth inning when pinch-hitter Nick Perlozzo doubled with two outs. After third baseman Chad Foutz drew a walk, junior outfielder Addison Bowman singled to left field. Perlozzo attempted to score on the play but was cut down at the plate on a throw by Dayton left fielder Shawn Bolinger that ended the game.

The Hokies scored both of their runs in the first inning. Foutz led off the game with a walk and moved to second on a single by Bowman. Following a sacrifice bunt by second baseman Marc Tugwell, freshman designated hitter Jed English drove in Foutz with a ground out. Right fielder Chris Winterfeldt singled to score Bowman.

Dayton pitchers Brian Lyons and John Scott held the Hokies scoreless from that point on. Scott got the Flyers out of a jam in the sixth inning when Tech loaded the bases with no outs. Scott benefited from a double-play that saw Tugwell thrown out at the plate following a fly out to center field by Brad Bauder. After catcher Kevin Bice walked to load the bases again, Scott struck out Tech first baseman John West to end the inning.

The Flyers got their first run on a solo homer by Berigan in the third inning. They tied the game in the seventh when first baseman Clint Beasley doubled and eventually scored on a two-out single by second baseman Nate Winkelfoos.

Scott (5-1) pitched four scoreless innings to earn the victory. The loss went to Bandy (1-2), who started for Tech and worked 7 1/3 innings.

VT  200 000 000  --  2   9   1

UD  001 000 11x  --  3   7   1

Bandy, Miller (8) and Bice. Lyons, Scott (6) and Vogel.

W- Scott (5-1) L- Bandy (1-2) HR- Berigan (D) 3rd, none on.

Tech, Dayton Split Baseball Double-Header

DAYTON, Ohio - Addison Bowman drove in three runs and freshman Joe Saunders pitched a complete game as Virginia Tech defeated the University of Dayton, 6-2, to earn a split in an Atlantic 10 baseball double-header at Stuart Field on Saturday. Dayton took the opening game 6-1 behind the pitching of senior left-hander Kasey Rosendahl.

Bowman played a key role for the Hokies in the second game of the twin bill. He singled home a run in the second inning, smacked his seventh home run of the season with the bases empty in the fourth and added another run-scoring single in the sixth. The junior left fielder capped his second-game performance by stealing home on a double-steal in the sixth inning for Tech's final run of the game. Bowman, who had two hits in the first game, finished the double-header 5-for-8 with three RBIs, two runs scored and two stolen bases.

Saunders, who improved his record to 9-1, held Dayton scoreless until the sixth inning when the Flyers struck for two runs. The runs ended a string of 22 consecutive scoreless innings for the Tech freshman left-hander. Saunders pitched out of a bases-loaded jam in the seventh inning to post his third straight complete game. He allowed six hits and just one earned run, while striking out six batters and walking three.

In the opening game, Rosendahl was on the verge of handing Tech its first-ever shutout in an Atlantic 10 game when a two-out fielding error in the final inning allowed the Hokies' Gray Hodges to score from second base. Rosendahl held Tech to six hits in improving his record to 4-5.

The Flyers broke a scoreless tie in the fourth inning with a solo home run by right fielder Brent Berigan and a run-scoring single by left fielder Shawn Bolinger. With one out in the fifth inning, Dayton put together five consecutive singles to add four more runs. Bolinger drove in two of those runs with another single.

Tech sophomore right-hander Jason Bush (7-4) went the distance on the mound in the opener.

Tech and Dayton are scheduled to finish their three-game series with a nine-inning game on Sunday.

VT  000 000 1  --  1   6   0

UD  000 240 x  --  6  11   2



Bush and English. Rosendahl and Vogel.

W- Rosendahl (4-5) L- Bush (7-4)

HR- Berigan (D) 4th, none on.





VT  110 112 0  --  6  11   2

UD  000 002 0  --  2   9   1



Saunders and Bice.

Bracken, Shean (6), McFarland (7) and Vogel.

W- Saunders (9-1) L- Bracken (2-2)

HR- Bowman (VT) 4th, none on.

Baseball Drops an Extra-Inning Affair to Dayton, 2-1

OSU Pitching shines in the 10-inning gem.

Box Score

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio State baseball team (23-15) dropped a 2-1, 10-inning decision to Dayton (14-22), in front of 1,863 fans at Bill Davis Stadium.

"Our pitching did a great job and their starter was excellent against us," head coach Bob Todd said. "We had our opportunities to win the ballgame but we squandered all of them."

Dayton's John Scott (4-1) fired a complete game gem, tossing 10 innings of seven-hit, one-run ball. He hurled 138 pitches, walking four while striking out three.

The Flyers' Shawn Bollinger led off the 10th inning with a solid single to rightfield and he moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by Clint Beasley. After OSU reliever Cory Cox (Jr., Chillicothe, Ohio) struck out Pat Rasey, Nate Winkelfoos ripped a single, scoring Bollinger to give the Flyers a 2-1 advantage.

Dayton drew first blood with a run in the fifth inning. With one out, Beasley ripped a single to centerfield off OSU reliever Kevin Wynk (Fr., Coldwater, Ohio). Bolinger followed with double to the gap in right-centerfield, moving Beasley to third. After Wynk fanned Rasey, Winkelfoos slapped a grounder to shortstop Trent McIlvain (Jr., Louisville, Ohio), who booted the ball, allowing Beasley to score and give the Flyers a 1-0 lead. UD attempted to tack another run on, but an attempted double steal was thwarted by the Buckeyes when Bolinger was thrown out in a rundown at third base.

The Buckeyes promptly responded in the bottom of the fifth inning. With one out, McIlvain coaxed a walk from UD starter John Scott. After Chris Alvord (Jr., Mentor, Ohio) moved McIlvain to second with a groundout to third base, Jason Driscoll (Sr., Middlefield, Ohio) brought him home with a single to left, tying the game at one.

Ohio State starter Kyle Brown (Fr., Washington Court House, Ohio) was fabulous on the mound, firing four hitless and scoreless innings. He threw just 40 pitches while allowing just one baserunner via a walk. Cox was charged with the loss. His record falls to 4-2.

On Friday, Ohio State plays host to Indiana at 6:35 p.m. in Bill Davis Stadium.