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Baseball rallies for doubleheader split with Pioneers
April 9, 2009
Contact: Evangel University Athletics 865-2815, Ext. 7282
| Team | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerica Naz. 130 000 1 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| Crusaders 000 000 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
Winning Pitcher: Keith Staton (2-0)
Losing Pitcher: Andy Pfeifer (3-4)
Home Runs: MNU- Darrell Huffman (1)
Time of Game: 1:55
Springfield, Mo. — Evangel was shutout as MidAmerica Nazarene starter Keith Staton worked a complete game allowing just four hits, one walk and striking out four.
The Pioneers scored a run in the first inning then opened their lead further in the second inning on a three-run home run by Darrell Huffman.
| Team | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| MidAmerica Naz. (16-19, 8-14) 004 040 0 | 8 | 11 | 2 |
| Crusaders (19-18, 11-11) 002 106 x | 9 | 9 | 1 |
Winning Pitcher: Casey Staudt (2-0)
Losing Pitcher: Keith Staton (1-6)
Save: Zach Famer (6)
Time of Game: 2:48
Springfield, Mo. — A six-run rally in the sixth inning gave Evangel a 9-8 win over MidAmerica Nazarene and a split in the doubleheader against the Pioneers.
The Crusaders took advantage of a bases loaded hit-batsman, a bases loaded walk, and an error that tied the game. Steve Miller got Evangel to within a run on a two-RBI single. Miller then scored the winning run on a steal of home plate.
Evangel improved to 19-18 on the season and 11-11 in the Heart of America conference. The Pioneers dropped to 16-19 and 8-14.