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Savastano to Return to Franklin Pierce for Junior Season
Savastano to Return to Franklin Pierce for Junior Season

August 20, 2007

RINDGE, N.H. (August 20, 2007) – Franklin Pierce University standout infielder Scott Savastano (Plymouth, Mass./Plymouth North) will now officially return for his junior season after going unsigned by the Cleveland Indians before the Major League Baseball deadline.

32nd Annual NEIBA All-Star Game Has Franklin Pierce Flavor
32nd Annual NEIBA All-Star Game Has Franklin Pierce Flavor

July 23, 2007

RINDGE, N.H. (July 23, 2007) – The 32nd Annual New England Intercollegiate Baseball Association (NEIBA) All-Star Game, held at historic Fenway Park, had a distinct Franklin Pierce University flavor as the College Division (Divisions II & III) defeated the University Division (Division I) 2-0 last night.

Savastano Named NECBL Co-Player of the Week
Savastano Named NECBL Co-Player of the Week

July 18, 2007

RINDGE, N.H. (July 18, 2007) – Franklin Pierce University sophomore Scott Savastano (Plymouth, Mass./Plymouth North) has been named Co-Player of the Week in the New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) for the week ending July 15.

Keith Renaud Heads List of Three Draft Picks for Ravens
Keith Renaud Heads List of Three Draft Picks for Ravens

June 08, 2007

RINDGE, N.H. (June 8, 2007) – Three members of the Franklin Pierce baseball program heard their names called on the second day of the 2007 Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft this afternoon.

Ravens Ready for 2007 MLB First Year Player Draft
Ravens Ready for 2007 MLB First Year Player Draft

June 06, 2007

RINDGE, N.H. (June 6, 2007) – Several Franklin Pierce baseball players will be huddled around computers over the next two days in hopes of hearing their names selected in the 2007 Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft which begins on Thursday (2 p.m.) with first round coverage aired on ESPN2 for the first time. The draft will continue with up to 50 rounds through Friday.

2007 NCAA BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS #13 Southern Indiana Blanks & Eliminates #5 Franklin Pierce, 3-0
2007 NCAA BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS #13 Southern Indiana Blanks & Eliminates #5 Franklin Pierce, 3-0

May 28, 2007

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (May 28, 2007) – Southern Indiana University, ranked 13th in this week’sse Collegiate Baseball magazine Division II poll, eliminated fifth-ranked Franklin Pierce with a 3-0 victory in game seven of the 2007 NCAA Division II Baseball Championships at Riverwalk Stadium this afternoon.

2007 NCAA BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS #11 Angelo State Erupts Past #5 Franklin Pierce, 12-3 (10 innings)
2007 NCAA BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS #11 Angelo State Erupts Past #5 Franklin Pierce, 12-3 (10 innings)

May 26, 2007

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (May 26, 2007) – Two strengths of the Franklin Pierce baseball team all season long proved costly as Angelo State University, ranked 11th in this week’s Collegiate Baseball magazine Division II poll, scored ten runs in the tenth inning (just two earned), to claim a 12-3 victory over the fifth-ranked Ravens in game three of the 2007 NCAA Division II Baseball Championships at Riverwalk Stadium this afternoon.

#5 Franklin Pierce Ready to Open World Series Play
#5 Franklin Pierce Ready to Open World Series Play

May 24, 2007

RINDGE, N.H. (May 24, 2007) – Franklin Pierce, ranked fifth in this week’s Collegiate Baseball magazine Division II poll, will face 11th-ranked Angelo State University in opening round action of the 2007 NCAA Division II Baseball Championships at Riverwalk Stadium, in Montgomery, Ala., on Saturday at 2 p.m. (EST).

RAVENS ‘BAMA BOUND!! #11 Franklin Pierce Clinches Second-Straight World Series Berth
RAVENS ‘BAMA BOUND!! #11 Franklin Pierce Clinches Second-Straight World Series Berth

May 20, 2007

RINDGE, N.H. (May 20, 2007) – Top-seeded Franklin Pierce, ranked 11th in this week’s Collegiate Baseball magazine poll, clinched its second-straight berth in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championships in Montgomery, Ala., with a 5-2 victory over fifth-seeded Bryant University to cap the 2007 NCAA Division II Northeast Regional at Dr. Arthur & Martha Pappas Field this afternoon.

NCAA II NORTHEAST REGIONAL #11 Franklin Pierce Downs Adelphi, 7-2
NCAA II NORTHEAST REGIONAL #11 Franklin Pierce Downs Adelphi, 7-2

May 19, 2007

RINDGE, N.H. (May 19, 2007) – Top-seeded Franklin Pierce, ranked 11th in this week’s Collegiate Baseball magazine poll, advances to the championship round of the 2007 NCAA Division II Northeast Regional Tournament after posting a 7-2 victory over second-seeded Adelphi University in game seven of the regional at Dr. Arthur & Martha Pappas Field this afternoon.

NCAA II NORTHEAST REGIONAL #11 Franklin Pierce Eliminates UMass Lowell, 9-4
NCAA II NORTHEAST REGIONAL #11 Franklin Pierce Eliminates UMass Lowell, 9-4

May 18, 2007

RINDGE, N.H. (May 18, 2007) – Top-seeded Franklin Pierce, ranked 11th in this week’s Collegiate Baseball magazine poll, moves on in the winner’s bracket of the 2007 NCAA Division II Northeast Regional Tournament with a 9-4 victory over third-seeded University of Massachusetts Lowell in game five of the regional at Dr. Arthur & Martha Pappas Field this afternoon.

NCAA II NORTHEAST REGIONAL #9/11 Franklin Pierce Tops Wilmington, 4-1
NCAA II NORTHEAST REGIONAL #9/11 Franklin Pierce Tops Wilmington, 4-1

May 17, 2007

RINDGE, N.H. (May 17, 2007) – Top-seeded Franklin Pierce, ranked 11th in this week’s Collegiate Baseball magazine poll, opened NCAA Tournament play with a 4-1 victory over sixth-seeded Wilmington (Del.) College in game one of the 2007 NCAA Division II Northeast Regional Tournament at Dr. Arthur & Martha Pappas Field today.

Franklin Pierce Top Seed and Host of NCAA Division II Northeast Regional for Third Straight Year
Franklin Pierce Top Seed and Host of NCAA Division II Northeast Regional for Third Straight Year

May 14, 2007

RINDGE, N.H. (May 14, 2007) – Fresh off completing the first Northeast-10 Conference regular season and tournament championship double in program history, Franklin Pierce has been named the top seed and host of the 2007 NCAA Division II Northeast Regional Championship. The six-team regional is on tap for Dr. Arthur and Martha Pappas Field from Thursday, May 17, through Sunday, May 20.

Keith Renaud Heads List of Ten All-NE-10 Selections
Keith Renaud Heads List of Ten All-NE-10 Selections

May 14, 2007

RINDGE, N.H. (May 14, 2007) – Ten members of the Northeast-10 Conference regular season and tournament champion Franklin Pierce baseball team have earned All-Northeast-10 honors as selected by the Conference’s 13 coaches.

2007 NE-10 BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS #9/14 Franklin Pierce Rallies to Capture Championship
2007 NE-10 BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS #9/14 Franklin Pierce Rallies to Capture Championship

May 13, 2007

LOWELL, Mass. (May 13, 2007) – Top-seeded Franklin Pierce, ranked ninth in this week’s National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Division II poll and 14th in the Collegiate Baseball magazine rankings, defeated third-seeded Bryant University twice to capture its second Northeast-10 Conference Baseball Tournament title in three years at LeLacheur Park this afternoon. The Ravens forced the “if necessary game” with a 4-2 victory in game one, before capturing the title with a 4-3 victory over the Bulldogs to complete the sweep.

2007 NE-10 BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS #9/14 Franklin Pierce Advances to Championship Round
2007 NE-10 BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS #9/14 Franklin Pierce Advances to Championship Round

May 12, 2007

LOWELL, Mass. (May 12, 2007) – Top-seeded Franklin Pierce, ranked ninth in this week’s National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Division II poll and 14th in the Collegiate Baseball magazine rankings, staved off elimination to advance to the championship round of the 2007 Northeast-10 Conference baseball championships, hosted by the University of Massachusetts Lowell, at LeLacheur Park tonight. The Ravens fell 7-3 to third-seeded Bryant University in game six of the tournament, before posting a 5-1 victory over fourth-seeded Pace University in game seven to advance to the championship round for the third time in program history.