BOXSCORE 1 | BOXSCORE 2 NEW PALTZ, N.Y. – The Fredonia State baseball team dropped a double-header against conference opponent New Paltz on Saturday. The Blue Devils dropped the first game 1-0 despite a complete game from Steve Sturm (Amherst/Amherst) who did not give up an earned run. The Devils led the second game, 4-2, heading into the final inning before falling 6-4.

In Game 1, Fredonia State was able to get a runner on base in each inning of the contest. Anthony Schiro (Sanborn/Niagara Wheatfield) had two of the three Blue Devil hits including a double. Ricky Mendiola (Williamsville/Will. South) reached base safely in all three at bats with a hit by pitch, walk and a single.

New Paltz scored the game's only run in the bottom of the third inning. Tom Diekoff stole third base, then took home on the errant throw.

Game 2 was tied at two going into the top of the sixth. Freshman Mike Prentice (West Seneca/St. Francis) lead off the inning with his first collegiate home run over the left field fence. Bobby Frantz (Webster/Webster Thomas) followed it up with a double in the next at-bat and later came around to score on a Scott Schuster (Livonia/Livonia) fielder's choice.

Frantz and Mendiola each had three hits in the game. Schiro also added a pair of hits.

Thomas Morris (Syosset/Syosset) went five strong for Fredonia State giving up one earned run and allowing three hits. Joey Tingue (South Dayton/Pine Valley) also added two innings of scoreless relief.

Down two runs in the ninth, the Blue Devils were able to load the bases with three singles but were not able to push across a run. The losses drop Fredonia State to 8-11 on the year and 3-4 in SUNYAC play.

The Blue Devils are scheduled to host conference opponent Brockport on Tuesday for a double header. Game one slated for 1 p.m.