April 20
Baseball
For Immediate Release

Cardinals Sweep Warriors

DETROIT, Mich. - The Saginaw Valley State University baseball team defeated Wayne State University 6-3, and 8-3 on Saturday (April 20). The Cardinals used big innings late in both games to come away with the sweep.
   In the opening contest, Wayne State (12-17, 8-6) staked a 2-0 lead after two innings, and held a 3-1 advantage heading into the sixth inning before SVSU's offense kicked in. The Cardinals scored five runs in the sixth frame to take a 6-3 lead and claim victory.
   Senior Adam Ruffner (Gibraltar/Carlson HS) came on in relief of Mark Debo (Bay City/John Glenn HS) to pick up the win and improve his record to 4-0 on the season. Junior T.J. Lehnertz (Grand Rapids/Catholic Central HS) led the Cardinals at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
   In the second game, the Cardinals (23-7, 12-5) held a slim 4-3 lead after six innings, but scored four times in the top of the seventh to put the game away. Eric Caldwell (Cary Grove, Ill.) went 2-for-3 with two RBI, while Sean Odamura (Mississauga, Ontario, CA/Lorne Park) went 2-for-4 and scored twice.
  Senior Toby Larkin (Bridgeport) entered the game in the fourth inning and pitched one and two-thirds innings to earn the win in relief of Rob Conley (Elliot Lake, Ontario, CA). Larkin's record moved to 5-0 on the season.
   The Cardinals and Warriors finish the weekend series on Sunday (April 21) with a twinbill set to start at noon.

Contact: Jason Yaman (989) 790-4053

 

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