Baseball Falls 8-2 to Rutgers-Newark in Weather Shortened Game

Winter Haven, Fla. - The Framingham State University baseball team was defeated 8-2 in a weather shortened game by Rutgers-Newark in non-conference action at Chain of Lakes this afternoon.   

THE BASICS: 

- Scores:  Rut.-Newark 8, Framingham State 2 

- Records:  Framingham State (0-2), Rutgers-Newark (6-6) 

- Location:   Chain of Lakes Park – Winter Haven, Fla.   

INSIDE THE NUMBERS 

• The Rams took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first on an RBI single through the right side from Johnny Lynch 

• Rutgers-Newark tied the game in the top of the second and took the lead 8-1 with seven runs in the top of the third including a three run home run. 

• The Rams received a solo home run in the bottom of the fifth from Scott Paquette closing the deficit to 8-2. 

• The game was called after five innings due to weather in the region. 

• Charlie Ambroult took the loss on the mound going three innings, allowing eight runs, three earned, on seven hits with three strikeouts. 

• Paquette and Lynch each finished the game with a hit and an RBI for the Rams. 

UP NEXT: 

The Rams are back in action Tuesday in Florida when they face Maine-Farmington for a pair of games.