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Dan Clifford Named MAAC Baseball Rookie of the Week

Canisius College freshman first baseman/pitcher Dan Clifford has been named the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week for his performance in five contests last week.

Clifford had a big hand in the Golden Griffins' three-game sweep over Siena, the first time Canisius has swept a conference opponent in a series of three or more games since 1994. He went 5-for-6 with a double and three RBIs, and hit a walk-off homer in the bottom of the 10th inning to lift Canisius to a 21-20 win over the Saints in the first game.

In game three, he came on in the second inning and pitched the rest of the contest, allowing six hits and three runs while striking out five to earn his first collegiate victory.

For the week, he threw 12 innings, giving up nine hits while fanning eight batters to post a 2.25 ERA, and went 6-for-9 (.667) from the plate.
The Golden Griffins (12-27) return to action Tuesday as they take on the University at Buffalo in the Big 4 Baseball Classic at Audubon Field at 3 p.m.
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Dan Clifford

#25 Dan Clifford

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6' 1"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Dan Clifford

#25 Dan Clifford

6' 1"
Freshman
P/1B