LAKELAND, Fla (Duhawks.com) - The Duhawks continued their spring trip to Florida on Sunday, and came away with their fourth victory of the season. Loras defeated Juniata College 9-2 at the historic Henley Field.
Luke Fennelly led the Duhawks offensively by going 2-for-3 with two walks and a 3-run homerun. Loras moves to 4-0 on the season.
MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
• After no runs scored in the first two innings,
Austin Konagel singled in
Joe Egan for the first run of the ballgame
• The Duhawks added another run in the third inning as Fennelly scored on a fielder's choice by
Cole Thompson
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Marshall Rice gave up an unearned run in the fourth inning as Juniata singled in a run, after a batter reached on error
• With the bases loaded in the 6th, Egan hit a sacrifice fly to score another Duhawk run.
• Two pitches later, Fennelly hit a ball over the fence and into the trees for a 3-run homer
• With runners on first and third, Thompson stole second base, and Konagel stole home on the throw
• Loras scored two more runs in the 8th inning on a ground out from Thompson with a runner on third, and a RBI single from
Robbie Agerbeek to take a 9-1 lead
• In the 9th, Juniata scored on a wild pitch, but it wasn't enough for Juniata
NOTABLES
• Fennelly hit his first career home run for the Duhawks.
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Marshall Rice grabbed his first win of the season and his career.
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Ryan Wohlers came in relief, and pitched three innings to help the Duhawks to victory, while also picking up his first career save.
UP NEXT
The Duhawks will face No. 14 Keystone College on Monday, March 11 at Osceola Heritage Park. First pitch is scheduled for 10 a.m. (EST).