MEQUON, Wis. - Marian University baseball (21-19, 14-10 NACC) recorded just two hits but defeated Concordia Wisconsin 2-0 to advance to the double-elimination portion of the NACC Tournament.
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- Offense was at a premium for both sides as the two sides recorded just nine hits in a game that lasted only 1:49.
- Marian opened the scoring in the third after opening the frame with a walk and single.
- After a sacrifice bunt from graduate student Robbie Knorr, senior James Bornick hit a sacrifice fly to right field to put Marian ahead 1-0.
- The Falcons threatened in the fourth inning putting runners on first and second with one out, but Marian was able to utilize a double play to end the inning.
- From the bottom of the fourth to the top of the eighth each team only put one runner on base.
- The in the bottom of the eighth, Marian took advantage of a pair of wild pitches that allowed Knorr to drive in senior Logan Rademan with a sacrifice fly.
- The Falcons brought the tying run to the plate in the top of the ninth but Marian was able to finish of its first shutout of the season.
- Marian is now 50-35 all-time against CUW having won four of the last five meetings.
- This is the first postseason win for Marian since the 2021 season.
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Senior Tanner Alsteen (6-2) was lights out allowing only seven hits in the first nine-inning shutout of his career. |
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Senior Logan Rademan had both of the Marian hits going 2-for-4 with a run scored. |
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Senior James Bornick reached on a walk and drove in a run. |
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NACC Tournament
Thursday, May 7
MSOE Raiders Stadium
Milwaukee, Wis.
1 p.m.
*With Win*
Thursday, May 7
vs. MSOE
7 p.m.
*With Loss*
Friday, May 9
vs. Game 1 Loser
10 a.m. |
