Santa Clara Baseball Newsletter

March / 14 / 2014

Upcoming Games

Friday, March 14
vs Penn State (6:00pm at Schott Stadium)

Saturday, March 15
vs Penn State (12:00pm at Schott Stadium)

FULL GAME SCHEDULE

Baseball Continues Homestand Against Penn State Through Saturday at Schott Stadium

In its last non-conference weekend series of the 2014 season, Santa Clara baseball will face Penn State for a Thursday-Saturday matchup March 13-15 at Schott Stadium. The Broncos and Nittany Lions will take to the diamond for a 6 p.m. first pitch Thursday and Friday, followed by a 12 p.m. first pitch Saturday.

Last weekend, the Broncos went 1-3 as a host of the fifth annual Jack Gifford Memorial Baseball Tournament. Santa Clara won 9-8 in walkoff fashion March 8 against Pacific on Casey Munoz's pinch-hit, RBI single and posted a season-best four doubles in that win. Both of Santa Clara's home wins in 2014 have come on pinch hit, walkoff RBI singles. The Broncos lost a close game to UC Davis (3-2 March 7), in which they posted a season-high five stolen bases, and dropped a pair of games against Washington (6-4 March 6, 9-1 March 9).

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Recaps and Results from Last 5 Games

Game 14

vs Washington (Loss 6-4)

Game 15

vs UC Davis (Loss 3-2)

Game 16

vs Pacific (Win 9-8)

Game 17

vs Washington (Loss 9-1)

Game 18

vs Penn State (Loss 6-5)

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Interested in Joining the Bronco Baseball Diamond Club?

Bronco Baseball players need your support to reach their potential on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. By joining the Bronco Baseball Diamond Club you are helping to build a better future for our players and program.

"Our Diamond Club members are the key to helping us recruit better, improve our facilities, and provide our athletes with the training and support they deserve," said Head Coach Dan O'Brien.

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Catching Up With Newcomer Rory Graf-Brennen

As a freshman on the baseball team, Rory Graf-Brennen (RG-B) is working on his game as well as being the best teammate possible. Although training has been tough, the team has performed well with the help of Graf-Brennen. Santa Clara Broncos (SCB) had the chance to talk with Graf-Brennen abut his first season on the collegiate field.

SCB: As a freshman, what do you hope to bring to the team?

RG-B: What I hope to bring to the team is great energy everyday and be the best teammate I can. I want to work my tail off in practice to get myself better and become a better teammate. Also do what I can in games to help us win.

RD Academy Registering Youth Players for Summer Baseball Camps!

This summer, RD Academy at Santa Clara University will be offering 5 weeks of youth baseball camps for kids between the ages of 7 - 13 years old. Camps will be held consecutively starting in July and will run from 9:00am - 3:00pm during the week.

Campers will receive 5 days of high level of instruction from Santa Clara coaches and players, and will get to play with their peers at Stephen Schott Stadium. The goal of the camps is to help young players improve their skills, increase their love of the game, and develop their passion for teamwork, hustle, and hard work. Camps sold out last summer, so make sure to register soon to reserve your spot!

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Meet the Future of Bronco Baseball: Matt Smithwick

Today, Bronco baseball announces the 10th member of its incoming class of freshman for 2014-15, Matt Smithwick. The outfielder currently attends San Ramon Valley High School in Danville, Calif.

"Growing up in the East Bay, I have always been aware of Santa Clara's excellence," Smithwick said. "In addition to the location, the beauty and comfort of the campus captured me on my initial visit."