Messina’s Strong Start Powers Fairleigh Dickinson to Blowout Win Over Wagner

NEW HAMBURG, N.Y. (Interstat) — Chris Messina threw 5 2/3 no-hit innings and the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights routed the Wagner Seahawks 14-2 in a Northeast Conference game Friday afternoon at Heritage Financial Park.

Messina allowed one earned run and struck out two, rebounding from a rough outing his last time out. The Knights’ offense provided ample support, pounding out 12 hits. Jimmy Mantuano led the charge, going 3 for 5 with four RBIs. Hunter Ray added two RBIs.

Wagner managed only three hits total. Both Seahawks runs were driven in by Nicholas Mazzotta on fielder’s choices. Colin Trizuto took the loss for Wagner, allowing three earned runs over 5 1/3 innings.

Fairleigh Dickinson improved to 3-5. Wagner fell to 1-9. The teams continue their series Saturday.