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Purple Raiders Drop Twin-Bill At Washington & Jefferson
Published: 03/29/2005 09:01 pm
Mount Union College's baseball team (6-7-1) lost both games of a doubleheader at Washington & Jefferson (7-4) on Tuesday, March 29 at Ross Memorial Park in Washington, PA. The Presidents won game #1 by a score of 13-3 and earned a 7-4 victory in game #2.
In game #1, Raider pitcher Dave Fleischer (1-1) took the loss. Offensively, Mount Union was led by designated hitter Paul Namey who went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer. Centerfielder Jason Evans finished the contest 3-for-4 with two runs scored.
The Presidents used a three-run first and a five-run second en route to the win in the opener. Washington & Jefferson had a 14-9 hit advantage in the contest.
Game #1 Box
In game #2, pitcher Dave Ujcich (0-1) picked up the loss for the Purple & White. Rightfielder Chris Fadden led the Raider offense with a solo home run. Catcher Jon Gorbach went 2-for-3 with a run batted in.
The Purple Raiders held a 4-3 lead in the nightcap heading into the bottom of the fifth when Washington & Jefferson erupted for a four-run inning on the way to the sweep. The Presidents outhit the Raiders 12 to seven while committing three errors to just one for the Purple Raiders.
Game #2 Box
The Raiders will next host Baldwin-Wallace on Wednesday, March 30 at 23rd Street Field in Alliance, Ohio. Game #1 of the doubleheader is scheduled for a 1 p.m. start.
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