March 24, 2008

LANCASTER, Pa. - Franklin & Marshall freshman Mike Duranti was named the Centennial Conference's Pitcher of the Week for his effort in the Diplomats' win over Wesleyan College last week. A native of Plandome, New York, Duranti worked seven scoreless innings in his start against the Cardinals to pick up his first collegiate win. He worked an additional scoreless inning in a relief role for the Diplomats during the Spring Break California swing.

Duranti is 1-0 on the season with one start in three appearances totaling nine innings of work. He has allowed two runs, both earned, on 12 hits. He has struck out four batters and walked a pair. His Diplomats are 4-8 on the season.