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So far throughout this spring, the Phillies have been testing new lineups. It appears that they are looking around switching up the lead off spot. There are plenty of bats in that lineup that can succeed as a leadoff hitter. Kyle Schwarber, Trea Turner, Bryson Stott, J.T. Realmuto, and more.  Schwarber has been the primary leadoff hitter for the Phillies. Last year he batted .248 with 38 home runs and 104 RBIs. Schwarber has tremendous power, and loves to hit lead off home runs. However, would that power be better deeper in the lineup? Trea Turner has not had the best at bats for the Phillies. His chase rate has been higher than before, and he has struggled in some slumps.  Moving Turner in the leadoff position may change his mindset to see more pitches, and not chase.  Having speed at the top of the lineup is huge for a team, especially when you have bats like Harper, and Realmuto waiting to drive him in.  Stott also was thrown in as a leadoff hitter for some time l...

  The Flyers came into New Jersey to finish their home-and home series. Coming into tonight the flyers planned on sweeping the series, but the Devils felt different. The Devils would score four goals in the second period, and with the help from Jake Allen who recorded a 24 save shutout.  The Flyers had multiple chances throughout the second period, especially with power plays. Sean Couturier, Travis Konecny, and Michkov all had chances at the net, but could not capitalize.  There was a crucial moment where Owen Tippett was hit at center ice, without touching the puck. Tippett limped into the locker room and did not come back out the rest of the night. Flyers coach John Tortorella was visibly upset on the bench, yelling for an interference call. Tortorella watched it back, and questioned his concerns. “I just didn’t think the puck was there, I played it back after the game and the puck is there.” Tortorella said.  He did not have an update on Tippett after the game....

 In a meeting on Sept. 11, the Rowan University Board of Trustees approved the funding of additional police officers and firefighters for the town of Glassboro . The Glassboro Fire Department, like many other departments in the area, is run by volunteers. As they do have a handful of volunteers, in this day in age, Fire Chief Steve Smith says it’s harder to find enough people to help with the influx of people moving to the area. “We started with many volunteers, however now people are working multiple jobs, or they are in school and just don’t have the time,” Smith said. “Rowan has grown rapidly, and we are handling around 1,200-1,300 calls a year, while providing mutual aid for surrounding towns.” Glassboro Fire and Police Departments handle approximately nine square miles of response area. Glassboro Police are staffed every single day with officers ready to respond. Glassboro Fire department always has 3 firefighters on call and working. However, with Rowan starting to become mor...

In a packed house at Hollydell this past Saturday night, the Profs were attempting a sweep of the Delaware Blue Hens in their weekend matchup.  After coming off of a win on the road in Delaware, the Profs were ready to go, searching for a sweep. The Blue Hens were the first on the board with the help of #24 Joe Wogisch just less than two minutes into the first period. Rowan answered quick with a goal from #7 Aadan Plank, to tie things up. Cam Chandler scored two goals in the first game of the weekend in Delaware, and he was ready to score more. “I’ve just been starting to get the puck to the net, and starting to shoot more.” Chandler said. On the power play the Profs were able to take advantage and Chandler would bury his first goal of the night with just over 6:00 left to play in the first.  Then again, Chandler could not be stopped. Using his speed he was able to fly into Delaware’s zone, and light the lamp through the five hole of the Blue Hen’s goalie Joe Hooper. By the st...