Doug Smith, Mount Aloysius College, Baseball (Player)
Smith hit .583 to lead the Mounties in two thrilling come from behind victories in the three game first round series with Alfred State. In the game one loss, Smith was 2-for-2 with a double. He followed that up with a 3-for-5 performance in the second game, including a frozen rope double off the wall in center field to score the winning run and force a series deciding game three. In the rubber match, Smith went 2-for-5 including a triple to right with two outs in the ninth that saw him tagged out at the plate trying to end the game in regulation. Behind the dish, he caught all 27 innings played without allowing a passed ball and throwing out 4-of-8 base stealers.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Mount Aloysius C Doug Smith hit .583 to lead the Mounties in two thrilling come from behind victories in the three game first round series with Alfred State. In the game one loss, Smith was 2-for-2 with a double. He followed that up with a 3-for-5 performance in the second game, including a frozen rope double off the wall in center field to score the winning run and force a series deciding game three. In the rubber match, Smith went 2-for-5 including a triple to right with two outs in the ninth that saw him tagged out at the plate trying to end the game in regulation. Behind the dish, he caught all 27 innings played without allowing a passed ball and throwing out 4-of-8 base stealers.
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