From NYU Athletics

The New York University baseball team swept a doubleheader against SUNY Canton 6-5 and 20-1 on Sunday, March 5, at MCU Park in Brooklyn.

NYU remains undefeated through four games this season, while the Kangaroos drop to 0-2.

In game one, Coltrane Tait played the role of hero in the bottom of the ninth, roping an RBI double down the left field line to score teammate Jack Walter and break what was a 5-5 tie. The walk-off win was the Violets' third come-from-behind victory in three games this season and marked the third time this season Jarret Weiss came out off the bullpen and earned the win on the mound.

"That was a game we may not have won in past years," said NYU Head Coach Doug Kimbler. "These guys are learning how to win these games and that bodes well for us."

Walter paced NYU offensively in the opener, recording three of the Violets' 11 hits. 

Colman Hendershot started game two for NYU and threw five shutout innings and did not allow a hit. The Violets' bats stayed hot as the squad belted out 16 hits and scored 20 runs, while Hendershot and five other NYU pitchers combined to give up just one run and one hit. 

"Hendershot was great out there, that's what we expect of him," added Kimbler. "Especially after a tight first game, we needed that performance."

Walter scored four times in game two, while teammate Jonathan Iaione had four hits in five at-bats and six RBIs.

GAME 1 HIGHLIGHTS:

- Ford Ladd started the game on the hill for NYU and pitched four innings, allowing just one hit and one run.

- Tait recorded two hits and two RBIs in his first collegiate game.

- Scott Hilbrandt swiped three bases in three attempts.

GAME 2 HIGHLIGHTS:

- Hendershot and Tait each hit a triple in the win.

- Max Juang, Hendershot and Trevor Francesconi all joined Iaione with multi-RBI games.

- NYU was 7-for-7 in stolen base attempts.

"We can't get complacent," concluded Kimbler. "It's important we keep focusing on improving each time we get out there."