RELEASE DATE: 3/29/04

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MANSFIELD’S DAN YODER NAMED PSAC EAST PITCHER OF THE WEEK – SOPHOMORE THROWS THREE-HIT SHUTOUT OVER EAST STROUDSBURG

MANSFIELD – Mansfield University standout Dan Yoder (Williamsport/Williamsport) was named the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division Pitcher of the Week for his outstanding performance in the week ending 3/29.

The sophomore righty threw a complete game three-hitter shutout in a 6-0 victory over East Stroudsburg. Yoder did not allow a runner past second base while striking out three and walking none.

Yoder is 3-1 on the season with a 3.12 ERA. In 26.0 innings worked he has allowed 21 hits while striking out 16 batters. Opponents are batting just .228 against him.

Mansfield is currently in first place in the PSAC East with a 4-0 and 16-8 overall.