Neuman Collects Weekly Northeast Conference Honor

Freshman Jake Neuman was tabbed Northeast Conference Rookie of the Week it was announced on Tuesday. Neuman closed out a pair of Blue Devils wins at Wagner last season.

Neuman was credited with two saves in a three-game sweep at Wagner. The Southington, CT-native Did not allow a hit in 2.0 innings of work, while recording four strikeouts and three walks. He closed out Sunday's win, allowing only a hit batter to reach base before ending the game with a strikeout. Neuman struck out the side in the ninth of Friday's win to get out of a bases loaded jam. The rookie lefthander has been effective out of the bullpen this season, going 2-0 with seven saves in 11 appearances. In 17.2 innings, he has allowed just four runs on 11 hits, while striking out 17 and walking 10. Neuman has posted seven straight scoreless outings dating back to March 27.

Week 10 Stats: 2 appearances | 0.00 ERA | 2.0 IP | 0 H | 0 R, 0 ER | 3 BB | 4 SO

The Blue Devils play a three-game series at Sacred Heart beginning Friday. The teams will play Saturday's contest at Dunkin' Donuts Park. A limited number of tickets for Saturday's game are available HERE.