Adrian, Mich.- The Siena Heights baseball team used two Alec Duncan-two RBI hits to propel them past Rochester. The Saints won game one 3-2 and game two 7-3.
In game one, the Saints got seven strong innings from pitcher Thomas McCarter. However, the heroics were provided by Duncan. With the score tied at two in the bottom of the six inning, and two out, Duncan hit a double into the right centerfield gap that plated Austin Hauck all the way from first base. McCarter closed the books in the seventh and the game allowing just two earned runs while striking out five.
During game two the Saints and starting pitcher Tayler Thelen fell behind Rochester 3-0 after two innings of play. Thelen and the Saints defense settled down and gave their bats a chance to get hot.
The bats woke up in the fourth inning when Drew Byers picked up the first RBI on a fielder's choice. Zack Dunlop then plated two runs with a single himself.
The Saints then took the lead in the bottom of the fifth when Duncan singled home a pair of runners. Hauck provided more insurance when he pinch hit and doubled in two more runs.
Thelen picks up the win allowing just one earned run, while striking out five. Justin McPherson pitched two innings in relief, allowing just one hit with two strikeouts.
Siena Heights pushes their record up to 11-10 overall. They will square off with Rochester again tomorrow with the first pitch coming at 1:00.