Minutemen re-match vs. UCF

Baseball
Eli Rosenswaike

The Massachusetts baseball team (0-1) returns to the field for game 2 of the three-game set against the Golden Knights (9-9). UMass dropped yesterday's game, 6-1. Sophomore Adam Tempesta didn't play in the opener (apparent hand injury) but is in tonight's order, hitting third as the designated hitter.

Freshman Jared Freni gets the start on the mound for coach Mike Stone and the Minutemen. Here are the rest of the starting lineups...

Massachusetts:

1. Ryan Franczek (2B)
2. Bill Rankin (CF)
3. Adam Tempesta (DH)
4. Bryan Adamski (1B)
5. Lou Proietti (SS)
6. Bryan Garrity (C)
7. Jim MacDonald (3B)
8. Mike Donato (CF)
9. Travis Munsey (RF)
10. Jared Freni (P)

Central Florida:

1. Tyson Auer (CF)
2. Chadd Hartman (LF)
3. Kiko Vazquez (1B) 3-run HR in game-1
4. Steve Stropp (C)
5. Chris Duffy (3B)
6. Matt Horwath (DH)
7. Ryan Richardson (RF)
8. Eric Kallstrom (SS)
9. Dwayne Bailey (2B)
10. Mitch Houck (P)

Check back here for results and analysis at the conclusion of the game. The game started at 6:29 p.m. and is currently underway.