BOSTON – Three more #AESB teams got their 2022 seasons underway last week. The six squads in action combined for 12 wins, which including UAlbany, Maine and UMBC picking up their first victories of the season.
Hartford had a strong weekend sweeping a three-game set from Delaware State, while Binghamton continued its strong start by posting its second-straight 3-2 weekend.
Four programs are in action this weekend including Stony Brook, which makes its 2022 debut.
The preseason poll was announced on February 3.
Fans will once again be able to watch the majority of #AEMLAX this season. Select games will air on The AE on ESPN while others will air on AmericaEast.TV. Those games will be available on computers, OTT devices and the brand new America East app, which is available on all IOS and Android devices and can be found by searching ‘America East Conference’ in app stores.
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#AESB Weekly Award Winners – Feb. 22
Player of the Week
Morgan Petty, UAlbany – Jr., Utility, Milford, Del.
- Slashed .400/.389/.867 with two home runs in five games last week.
- Drove in a league-high six runs and scored four.
- This is Petty’s first career Player of the Week honor.
Pitcher of the Week
Julianna Kocenski, Hartford – Sr., Pitcher, North Arlington, N.J.
- Went 2-0 and didn’t allow an earned run in 12.0 innings pitched.
- Struck out seven.
- This is Kocenski’s first Pitcher of the Week honor of the season.
Rookie of the Week
Gabby Papushka, Maine – Fr., Utility, Whiterock, B.C.
- Compiled a 1.020 OPS in five games, slashing .267/.353/.667.
- Hit two home runs, scored five runs and had three RBI.
- This is Papushka’s first career Rookie of the Week award.
2022 #AESB Weekly Award Winners
Feb. 14 – Player of the Week: Allison L’Amoreaux, Binghamton; Pitcher of the Week: Ryley White, UMass Lowell; Rookie of the Week: Alayna Harbaugh, Binghamton
Feb. 21 – Player of the Week: Morgan Petty, UAlbany; Pitcher of the Week: Julianna Kocenski, Hartford; Rookie of the Week: Gabby Papushka, Maine
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