2021 Moravian College Baseball News

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2021 Spring semester academic highlights - 45 students with 4.0 GPA, 186 named to Dean's List and 292 with 3.0 GPA or higher
186 Greyhounds Garner Dean's Honors List Accolades for 2021 Spring Semester

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian College Department of Athletics and Recreation had 186 of its student-athletes receive Dean’s Honors List accolades from the College for achieving a 3.50 or higher grade-point average during the 2021 Spring semester.

2021 Moravian Hall of Fame inductees
2021 Moravian Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Set for October 8 in Johnston Hall

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian College is set to welcome its 2021 Hall of Fame Induction class on Friday, October 8 in Johnston Hall.

John Makuvek Field behind Landmark Conference spring academic honor roll.
142 Greyhounds Honored on 2021 Landmark Conference Spring Academic Honor Roll

TOWSON, Md. --- The Landmark Conference announced its 2021 Spring Academic Honor Roll selections today, with 1,203 student-athletes receiving recognition including 142 from Moravian College. The Honor Roll recognizes all winter and spring student-athletes who have reached sophomore standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher.

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Nine Hounds Named to 2021 Landmark Conference Spring All-Sportsmanship Team

TOWSON, Md. --- The Landmark Conference has named 74 student-athletes including nine from Moravian College to the 2021 Spring All-Sportsmanship Team. The All-Sportsmanship Team includes one student-athlete from each institution for each sport and is selected by the players and coaches from their respective team.

Moravian on the field for the national anthem behind the landmark all-conference baseball logo.
Seven Greyhounds Named to 2021 Landmark Baseball All-Conference Squads

TOWSON, Md. --- The Moravian College baseball team has had seven players named to the 2021 Landmark Baseball All-Conference Teams led by junior pitcher Eddie Olsen and sophomore designated hitter Derek Holmes, who were selected to the First Team.

Brett Moyer '21 rounds first base after a hit during a Landmark Conference Tournament game at Gillespie Field on May 13, 2021.
Moravian Falls Twice in Landmark Conference Tournament to End 2021 Season

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The fourth seeded Moravian College baseball squad dropped a pair of games in the Landmark Conference Tournament at Volpe Field in Scranton Saturday to end the 2021 season after losses to the top seeded Royals, 4-3, and sixth seed Susquehanna University, 11-4.

Eddie Olsen '22 delivers a pitch during the Landmark Conference Tournament Pod win over Susquehanna University at Gillespie Field.
Moravian Holds Off Susquehanna in Opening Game of Landmark Conference Tournament Pod

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The fourth seeded Moravian College baseball team jumped out to an 8-0 lead and held on for a 10-7 victory over sixth seed Susquehanna University at Gillespie Field Thursday in the opening game of a Landmark Conference Tournament Pod that will finish at the University of Scranton this weekend.

The Greyhounds get set to take the field in a Landmark Conference doubleheader versus Susquehanna University at Gillespie Field on April 24, 2021.
Greyhounds Begin 2021 Landmark Conference Tournament Play on May 13 at Gillespie Field

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian College baseball team begins action in the 2021 Landmark Conference Tournament on Thursday, May 13 when the fourth seeded Greyhounds host sixth seed Susquehanna University with first pitch slated for 3:00 p.m. at Gillespie Field.

Thomas Philipps '21 connects on a double in the first game of a Landmark Conference doubleheader versus The Catholic University of America at Gillespie Field.
Moravian Falls in Landmark Conference Doubleheader vs. Catholic to End 2021 Regular Season

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian College baseball squad dropped a pair of games to visiting The Catholic University of America, 9-5 and 7-0, at Gillespie Field Saturday afternoon to close out the 2021 regular season.

The Class of 2019 baseball student-athletes during the special graduation ceremony in Borhek Chapel after missing the Moravian College Commencement ceremony due to competition.
Greyhound Sports Network to Video Stream Baseball, Softball and Track & Field Graduation Ceremony on May 10

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian College will be hosting a special graduation ceremony for the senior members of the baseball, softball and track & field programs on Monday, May 10 on John Makuvek Field at 6:00 p.m., and the ceremony will be streamed live on the Greyhound Sports Network at https://landmarknetwork.tv/moravian/.

Derek Holmes '23 connects for a hit versus Elizabethtown College at Gillespie Field on May 1, 2021.
Moravian Drops Two Landmark Conference Games at Elizabethtown

ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa. --- The Moravian College baseball team dropped two games at Elizabethtown College Sunday in Landmark Conference action, falling 3-2 and 9-1, as the Greyhounds had their seven-game winning streak stopped in the opener.

Kyle Serman '21 delivers a pitch in the seventh inning versus Elizabethtown College at Gillespie Field on his way to his fourth save of the season on May 1, 2021.
Greyhounds Sweep Elizabethtown at Gillespie Field to Move to Top of the Landmark Conference Standings

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian College baseball squad swept visiting Elizabethtown College, 5-2 and 6-5, in a Landmark Conference doubleheader at Gillespie Field Saturday afternoon as the Greyhounds extended their winning streak to seven games.

Graduate student Ian Csencsits '20 leads away from first base during a game versus Keystone College at Gillespie Field on April 21, 2021.
Greyhounds Score 30 Runs in Landmark Conference Sweep at Drew

MADISON, N.J. --- The Moravian College baseball team scored 30 runs in a sweep of Drew University in Landmark Conference action on the road Friday afternoon, winning 15-6 and 15-1, to extend the Greyhounds’ winning streak to five games.

Brett Moyer set to field at first base in a game at Gillespie Field.
Moyer Selected as Landmark Conference Baseball Athlete of the Week

TOWSON, Md. --- Moravian College senior first baseman Brett Moyer has been selected as the Landmark Conference Baseball Athlete of the Week for his performance last week.

Carmine Palummo '20 heads towards home plate versus Keystone College at Gillespie Field on April 22, 2021.
Palummo Scores 100th Career Run as Greyhounds Sweep Susquehanna on the Road

SELINSGROVE, Pa. --- The Moravian College baseball team earned a Landmark Conference series victory over Susquehanna University, 3-1, after sweeping a doubleheader on the road Sunday, winning the opener 12-3 and taking the nightcap 6-4.

Moravian honored its seniors from both the Class of 2020 and 2021 before taking on Susquehanna University at Gillepsie Field.
Moravian Splits Landmark Conference Doubleheader with Susquehanna on Senior Day

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian College baseball squad split a Landmark Conference doubleheader with visiting Susquehanna University, falling in the first game 4-3 before winning the second contest 3-2, Saturday at Gillespie Field as the Greyhounds celebrated Senior Day for both the Class of 2020 and 2021.