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Princeton University Athletics
Baseball Notes vs. Columbia
April 19, 2002 | Baseball
April 19, 2002
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The series - Princeton returns to action this weekend with its biggest series of the season to date. The Tigers will head to Columbia (16-14, 6-2 Ivy) for a four-game Ivy League Gehrig Division series against the Lions. The two teams are currently tied at the top of the division standings. Saturday's doubleheader will begin at 1 p.m. First pitch on Sunday is scheduled for noon.
Princeton vs. Columbia - The Tigers went 3-1 against the Lions at Clarke Field last season to take over first place in the Gehrig Division standings. Princeton is 13-3 vs. Columbia in Scott Bradley's tenure. The Tigers senior class has posted an 11-1 record against the Lions.
Lion Tamer - Ryan Quillian pitched his third complete game for his third consecutive win and second shutout of the season in Princeton's 1-0 win over Columbia in game one. He struck out seven batters, issued only two walks, and allowed three hits in the seven-inning game. Quillian retired the side four times in the game.
Lion Tamer, Part Two - David Boehle pitched his first complete game of the season in the Tigers 6-1 win in game three. He struck out five and allowed one run on four hits, taking the shutout into the seventh inning. Tom Rowland earned the win in the final game of the series. He took over pitching duties from starter Chris Higgins and threw the final 5.2 innings, allowing five hits and three runs in the 8-5 Princeton win. Last Time Out - Princeton went 2-2 in Ivy League action last weekend and then dropped a 14-9 decision at Seton Hall in its midweek game. The Tigers earned a split against both Brown and Yale. They earned the split with the Bulldogs by virtue of a 13-inning, 6-3 decision in game two.
Where they stand - This weekend is crucial for all of the Ivy teams as they each square off against a division rival for a four-game series. Princeton and Columbia are currently tied atop the Gehrig Division standings and will play four games in New York this weekend. The winners of the Gehrig and Rolfe divisions will play a best-of-three game series beginning on May 11. This is the first time that the team with the best league record will host the series. The winner will receive and automatic bid into the NCAA tournament.
Road Trip - Princeton opened a 10-game road trip on Tuesday, April 7 against the Scarlet Knights. The Tigers will close out the road trip with this four-game series vs. Columbia.
On the horizon - Princeton will return to the confines of Clarke Field to host Monmouth on Wednesday, April 24 at 3 p.m. The Tigers will then host a pair of games with Pace on Saturday, April 27 at noon before travelling to Pace for a pair of games starting at 1 p.m. on April 28.
I'm Honored - Jason Vaughan was named the New Jersey Collegiate Baseball Association's Co-Pitcher of the Week on April 15. He shares the honor with Seton Hall's Matt Skrypack. Vaughan hurled a complete nine-inning, four-hit shutout in Princeton's 7-0 win over Brown on Saturday. He recorded three strikeouts in his second consecutive shutout. Vaughan has not allowed an earned run in 18.1 innings, and has given up just 12 hits in the last 23.1 innings. Vaughan hurled a one-hitter in Princeton's 1-0 win over Dartmouth on April 7. Hit Parade - Princeton cranked out 14 hits in the 14-9 loss at Seton Hall. Ryan Eldridge was 4-for-5 with three RBIs, Ryan Reich was 2-for-3 with three RBIs and Tim Lahey went 3-for-5 with one RBI.
Free Pass - Adam Balkan has drawn a team-leading 17 walks this season, including four in the last outing vs. Seton Hall. He has started all 30 games in the outfield for the Tigers and is third on the team in hitting with a .304 average on 31-for-112 hitting.
Double Trouble - Ryan Reich and Jon Miller are tied for the team lead in doubles with seven, and also tied for sixth on the team in hitting with .269 averages. Reich has been a constant in right field for Princeton this season, while Miller has been the designated hitter and also spent some time behind the plate.
Closing Time - Thomas Pauly has recorded each of Princeton's six saves this season. He pitched the final 6.2 innings of Princeton's 6-3, 13-inning win over Yale on Sunday. He gave up four hits and no earned runs, while recording six strikeouts en route to his first win of the season. In 12 appearances, Pauly has thrown 22.2 innings, given up 19 hits, three earned runs and 11 walks, while recording 25 strikeouts.
Fresh Face - Freshman hurler Ross Ohlendorf has come on strong for the Tigers this season. He won three-straight games before taking his second loss of the season against Brown last weekend. Ohlendorf is first amongst Princeton starters with a 2.73 ERA. In 29.2 innings, he has given up 30 hits, nine earned runs and recorded a team-leading 29 strikeouts.
More Fresh Face - Freshman Ryan Eldridge is fourth on the team in hitting on 32-for-112 hitting. He has four doubles and 17 RBIs through his first 29 games.
O' Captain, My Captain - Shortstop Pat Boran is Princeton's captain for the 2002 season. Boran leads the team with a .321 average on 36-for-112 batting. He has a team-leading 36 hits, 24 RBIs, a .455 slugging percentage and six stolen bases.
Closing In - Pat Boran is closing in on several Princeton career records. He is currently first in career games played with 163, first in all-time at bats with 579. Boran has 130 runs scored in his career, good for second on the all-time charts, 12 behind Daniel Arendas' '86 record of 142. Boran also stands nine hits behind Arendas' record of 202, and nine behind Matthew Evans '99 record of 49 career doubles.
Century Club - Princeton's 14-5 win at William & Mary on March 23 gave Tiger head coach Scott Bradley his 100th career win. In his first four seasons, Bradley led the Tigers to a 97-79 mark, four Gehrig Division titles, two Ivy League championships and two NCAA tournament appearances.
Ivy Laurels - In 2001 Ryan Quillian became the first Princeton hurler to be named the Ivy League Pitcher of the year in the award's 24-year history. He posted a league-leading 1.30 ERA and 4-1 record in Ivy action. Quillian in 0-3 in his five starts this season with a 4.03 ERA. In 29 innings pitched he has given up 30 hits and 13 earned runs, while recording 23 strikeouts. Quillian is the only Princeton pitcher to pick-off an opposing runner this season.
A Look Back - Princeton won its sixth-straight Gehrig Division title in 2001 with a 14-6 record. The Tigers defeated Rolfe Division winner Dartmouth in a three-game series to advance to the NCAA tournament, where they won their first NCAA tournament game in 36 years with a 11-6 win over the Citadel. Princeton closed out the season with a 23-25 record.
Princeton Baseball History - Baseball was the first varsity sport at Princeton University and made its intercollegiate debut in November 1864. Since its inception as a varsity sport, Princeton has won 10 EIBL titles, the last five Gehrig Division titles, three Ivy League Championships and gone 1945-1596-46.