YORK, Pa. – The No. 3 Arcadia baseball team (30-15) is scheduled to take on No. 7 Catholic (31-14) at 2 p.m. at PEOPLEsBANK Park in York, Pa. The Knights fell yesterday to No. 6 Union, while the Cardinals lost to No. 2 Babson. The winner of today's game will take on the winner of No. 1 Rowan against No. 5 Misericordia, while the loser will head home.
 
Coming off of its loss to Union, Arcadia looks to bounce back against the Cardinals. The two teams have only met once in the programs' history. Back in 2004, Catholic edged the Knights, 8-7.
 
A LOOK AT ARCADIA:
Arcadia is led by a conference high, six league all-stars, including the MAC Commonwealth Player of the Year, Bryan Gillen. Gillen has been a consistent leadoff hitter for the Knights, posting a team high .436 batting average, with 78 hits and 63 runs scored entering the NCAA Regional. During the conference tournament, the South Plainfield, N.J. native was named the Tournament MVP, hitting over .500.
 
Joining Gillen in the lineup are four First Teamers in senior DH Nick Cardace, Junior utility player Phil Pierfy, and junior OF Sean Carew, with one Second Teamer in junior infielder Nick Ponente. All are boasting a .300 average or better, with Pierfy, Carew, and Cardace all above .385. As a team, the Knights are hitting .338 as they enter the NCAA Regional.
 
On the mound, Arcadia features a rotation of all right-handed pitchers, led by senior Jake Lloyd. Joining Lloyd are junior Joel Bartoni and sophomores Jeremy Sabathne and Andrew Scholz. Collectively, the group has a 13-8 record, including 103 strikeouts over 173.2 innings.
 
In relief, the Scarlet and Grey have a steady crew out of the pen, highlighted by a First Team All-MAC Commonwealth selection in senior Mike Boulanger. Over the season, Boulanger (6-1) has picked up three saves, striking out 45 batters in his 53.1 innings pitched. Joining Boulanger, will be a plethora of pitchers, including senior closer Connor Laigaie, sophomores Mitch Blake, Robert Lichtenberger, Tyler Showers and more.
 
As a staff, Arcadia leads the conference in wins, innings pitched, and saves while sitting in the top five in strikeouts, batting average against, ERA, and shutouts.
 
ABOUT CATHOLIC:
This past Sunday, the Cardinals claimed the Landmark Title, taking down Scranton in the final two games of the conference tournament. Led by the Landmark Coach of the Year, Catholic posted six all-league players, including three first team and three second team selections.
 
As a team, the Cardinals can hit for power, racking up 35 home runs on the year with a .463 slugging percentage. Collectively, the squad hits .322, racking up 491 hits on the campaign.
 
On the hill, the pitching staff posts a 4.65 ERA with a .258 batting average against.
 
A LOOK AT THE REGIONAL:
Arcadia sits as the three seed, behind conference champions Rowan and Babson. A full seeding list for the region is as follows:
 
1. Rowan (NJAC Champions)
2. Babson (NEWMAC Champions)
3. Arcadia (MAC Commonwealth Champions)
4. Virginia Wesleyan (At-Large)
5. Misericordia (MAC Freedom Champions)
6. Union (Liberty League Champions)
7. Catholic (Landmark Conference Champions)
8. Castleton (NAC Champions)
 
The Scarlet and Grey has faced both Rowan and Misericordia this season, taking down both squads. At the time the Knights and Profs played, Rowan was ranked 25th in the country.
 
TOURNAMENT INFO:
Admission will only be available at the gate. Prices are per day. CASH payment only.
 
Adults                                      $8
Students                                  $5
Children Under 6 years old     Free
 
5 Brooks Robinson Way, York, PA 17401
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