JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – The Lock Haven dropped a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) West doubleheader at Indiana (Pa.) 2-0 and 3-2 on Monday afternoon.
Due to inclement weather in Indiana, Pa., the doubleheader was played at University of Pitt-Johnstown's Point Stadium.
With Monday's Result, the Bald Eagles move to 12-19 overall and 2-9 in the PSAC West. IUP improved to 11-19 on the season and 7-5 in the conference.
Game 1 Recap: IUP 2, Lock Haven 0
In game one, Bald Eagle starter
Will Stambaugh pitched a gem and lasted all six innings and allowing just two runs (one earned).
However, IUP pitched a shutout and plated what would serve as the game-winning runs in the fifth to secure a 2-0 victory.
For Lock Haven,
Morgen Billotte,
Stephen McMillan and
Nick White recorded hits.
Game 2 Recap: IUP 3, Lock Haven 2
In game two, the Bald Eagles broke through first with a pair of runs thanks to an RBI-double by White to go up 2-0.
However, the Crimson Hawks rallied for three runs in the bottom of the fourth and never relinquished the lead from there to secure a 3-2 victory and the sweep.
Ethan Nagy (2-for-3) and White (2 RBI) both doubled to lead the Bald Eagles on offense.
Nagy also provided the second straight quality start on the mound for Lock Haven, as he went five innings and allowed three runs, while striking out six hitters.
Kevin Grenninger pitched one scoreless inning in relief.
Next up for The Haven:
The Bald Eagles return home to Watkins Field on Friday (April 11) to open its four-game PSAC West series against Slippery Rock.