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Lasko Wins Second Big Ten Freshman of the Week Award
Apr 13 | Baseball
Outfielder crushed three homers in road weekend series victory
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Posting three homers in the series win at Northwestern, Ryan Lasko earned his second Big Ten Freshman of the Week award, the league announced Tuesday. Rutgers baseball has won four Big Ten Freshman of the Week accolades in the first six weeks of the season, and three in a row. The team had collected three such honors in the first six years in the conference.
"Ryan Lasko is a stud. We said that early on," head coach Steve Owens said. "He's going to have ups and downs. He's dynamic, he's high-strung and his energy and excitement levels are off the charts. A very athletic player, and when he's in a good place and playing even-keeled, he's special. Ryan has done some stuff that I don't know if I've had another freshman do what he's done offensively against elite pitching as well as in the outfield. We're very happy for him and he'll continue to work hard and get better. A very exciting player."
In Sunday's rubber game against the Wildcats, Lasko homered to left and right field to give the Scarlet Knights a 3-0 lead. He later drew two walks and stole a base. The outfielder made a diving catch in centerfield to compliment two hits, a run and a stolen base offensively in the Saturday win. Lasko also had two hits in the series opener, including a two-run homer to make it a one-run game in the eighth inning.
For the season, Lasko, who has a pair of multiple-homer games, leads all Big Ten freshman with six long balls. He is hitting .323 with a .389 on-base percentage and a .662 slugging percentage.
Jordan Sweeney collected Big Ten Freshman of the Week most recently on April 7, with Lasko previously taking the honor on March 30 and Josh Rodriguez on March 16.
Rutgers won its third series in four weekends over Northwestern with an 8-4 victory on Saturday and a 6-5 triumph in 10 innings on Sunday. The Scarlet Knights are up to 11 wins, the most for the program in a Big Ten season since joining the conference.
RU (11-9) is back at Bainton Field this weekend to host Iowa (12-9) in a four-game series. Watch on Big Ten Network+ or listen on WRSU 88.7-FM. All events at Rutgers Athletics venues operate in accordance with current statewide restrictions on gatherings. As a result, baseball games at this time are not open to the public.
PL: Shawn Goosenberg, Jr., NU
P: Braydon Tucker, So., IND
F: Ryan Lasko, Fr., RU
Follow Rutgers Athletics on Facebook and Twitter (@RUAthletics) for all of the latest news and updates. For specific updates regarding baseball, follow the program on Twitter (@RutgersBaseball), Instagram (@rutgersbaseball) and Facebook (/BaseballRU). For additional updates, please download the Scarlet Knights App via the app store or play store.
"Ryan Lasko is a stud. We said that early on," head coach Steve Owens said. "He's going to have ups and downs. He's dynamic, he's high-strung and his energy and excitement levels are off the charts. A very athletic player, and when he's in a good place and playing even-keeled, he's special. Ryan has done some stuff that I don't know if I've had another freshman do what he's done offensively against elite pitching as well as in the outfield. We're very happy for him and he'll continue to work hard and get better. A very exciting player."
In Sunday's rubber game against the Wildcats, Lasko homered to left and right field to give the Scarlet Knights a 3-0 lead. He later drew two walks and stole a base. The outfielder made a diving catch in centerfield to compliment two hits, a run and a stolen base offensively in the Saturday win. Lasko also had two hits in the series opener, including a two-run homer to make it a one-run game in the eighth inning.
For the season, Lasko, who has a pair of multiple-homer games, leads all Big Ten freshman with six long balls. He is hitting .323 with a .389 on-base percentage and a .662 slugging percentage.
Jordan Sweeney collected Big Ten Freshman of the Week most recently on April 7, with Lasko previously taking the honor on March 30 and Josh Rodriguez on March 16.
Rutgers won its third series in four weekends over Northwestern with an 8-4 victory on Saturday and a 6-5 triumph in 10 innings on Sunday. The Scarlet Knights are up to 11 wins, the most for the program in a Big Ten season since joining the conference.
RU (11-9) is back at Bainton Field this weekend to host Iowa (12-9) in a four-game series. Watch on Big Ten Network+ or listen on WRSU 88.7-FM. All events at Rutgers Athletics venues operate in accordance with current statewide restrictions on gatherings. As a result, baseball games at this time are not open to the public.
Boom (x2)!
— Rutgers Baseball (@RutgersBaseball) April 11, 2021
Lasko goes oppo for his second of the day, sixth of the year.
T4 | Rutgers 3, Northwestern 0 pic.twitter.com/N058FxKu8b
Boom!
— Rutgers Baseball (@RutgersBaseball) April 11, 2021
Lasko sends a laser over the wall to put the Scarlet Knights on top, his fifth of the year.
T2 | Rutgers 1, Northwestern 0 pic.twitter.com/UtFXgN6RI3
Lasko makes the play! pic.twitter.com/pJMVkjM0a0
— Rutgers Baseball (@RutgersBaseball) April 10, 2021
Big Ten Weekly Awards (April 13)This one will go!
— Rutgers Baseball (@RutgersBaseball) April 9, 2021
Lasko lifts his fourth of the season to make it a one-run game.
T8 | Northwestern 4, Rutgers 3 pic.twitter.com/1i9SS0I2AT
PL: Shawn Goosenberg, Jr., NU
P: Braydon Tucker, So., IND
F: Ryan Lasko, Fr., RU
Follow Rutgers Athletics on Facebook and Twitter (@RUAthletics) for all of the latest news and updates. For specific updates regarding baseball, follow the program on Twitter (@RutgersBaseball), Instagram (@rutgersbaseball) and Facebook (/BaseballRU). For additional updates, please download the Scarlet Knights App via the app store or play store.
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