WEEK 11 STATS: 4 appearances, .500 BA (8-for-16), 2 HR, 8 RBI, 6 runs, 3 BB, .579 OBP, .875 slugging pct.
DeFilippo powered the Pioneers to a series victory over NEC rival Mount St. Mary’s. The veteran infielder reached base safely on at least three occasions during each of Sacred Heart’s three victories. For the four-game set, he batted .500 (8-for-16) with two home runs, eight RBI and six runs scored. He also walked three times and struck out just once en-route to a .579 on-base percentage. Hitting fifth and playing third base for the series opener, DeFilippo put forth a monster performance that featured a NEC single-game season high seven RBI. The Nutmeg State product homered twice during the 4-for-6 day at the plate. His three-run bomb opened the game’s scoring in the first inning and his ninth-inning grand slam put an exclamation point on the Pioneers’ 19-7 triumph. DeFilippo, who connected on a RBI single in the midst of SHU’s seven-run third inning, totaled two hits, two walks and two runs scored during Saturday’s seven-inning affair. After an 0-for-3 in the first half of Sunday’s double header, the third baseman bounced back by reaching base three times during the series finale. He walked and came around to score during the Pioneers’ six-run third of the 7-4 win.