WINONA LAKE, Ind. – The Spring Arbor University baseball team fell behind early, but fought its way back, scoring four unanswered runs, to defeat Grace College 6-4 in the series opener Friday afternoon at Miller Field.

THE BASICS

SCORE: Spring Arbor 6, Grace 4

LOCATION: Miller Field | Winona Lake, Ind.

RECORDS: Spring Arbor 20-20 (10-8 CL), Grace 5-27 (5-12 CL)

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Chris Triplett opened the contest with a double – one of his four hits on the afternoon. That would be one of three hits for Spring Arbor in the first inning. Evan Lorey had the key hit, delivering a two out, two-RBI single.
• The lead was short-lived, however, as Grace tallied three runs in the home half of the first and one more in the second inning to grab a 4-2 lead.
• Trailing 4-3, the Cougars took advantage of four Lancer errors in the fifth inning to plate three runs.
• Nick Carroll would ensure the lead stood, tossing four scoreless innings to record the save.
• Triplett went 4-for-5 at the plate with two stolen bases, two runs scored and an RBI. Jack Driscoll and Francisco Ondina picked up two hits each while Lorey and Peyton Harding collected two RBI's apiece.
• Gavin Harris secured his fifth victory of the season. He pitched five innings surrendering four runs – three earned – on five hits. Carroll, who has not allowed a run in his last four appearances, was outstanding out of the bullpen. The left-hander allowed just one hit in four innings pitched while fanning five batters.

UP NEXT

 Spring Arbor will look to earn the series victory over Grace on Saturday, Apr. 21. The Cougars and Lancers will conclude the three-game set with a doubleheader beginning at noon from Miller Field.

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