UPLAND, IN. – Spring Arbor concluded their season series with Taylor University the other day, dropping game one before righting the ship and ending the series with a win.
 
In game one, the Cougars struggled from the plate, as it took them until the fourth inning to put runs on the board. Only four Cougars earned hits in the game, as they fell in game one by a score of 2-5.
 
In game two, however, the Cougars showed some more grit in the batters box and opened up the game with two quick runs in the first inning to take an early lead.
 
Solid pitching from Evan Lorey carried the Cougars throughout the game, and Spring Arbor sealed their win thanks to a 3-run homerun from Landon Raczkowski in the seventh inning. Spring Arbor took game two, 5-0.
 
THE BASICS
SCORES: Spring Arbor 2, Taylor 5
Spring Arbor 5, Taylor 0
LOCATION: Upland, In.
RECORDS: Spring Arbor 6-7 (1-7 CL), Taylor 14-8 (7-1 CL)
 
 
GAME 1 HIGHLIGHTS
- Spring Arbor tied the ballgame 2-2 after their two run fourth inning, but the Trojans quickly responded by scoring in the next inning, as well as two more runs in the sixth.
- Nine Cougars struck out in the game, their most of any game this season.
- Evan Lorey was a lone bright spot for Spring Arbor, going 3-for-4 in game one.
 
GAME 2 HIGHLIGHTS
- Evan Lorey earned the win on the mound, pitching an impressive complete game shutout, striking out four en route to the win. This is the first shutout win for a Cougar pitcher this season.
- Landon Raczkowski hit his team leading 3rd home run of the season, a 3-run shot in the seventh inning to slam the door on the Trojans.
- The bats came alive as several Cougars recorded multiple hits in game two, with Bryce Richey, Brennan Moran, and Ben Redfield each logging two hits apiece. Moran also recorded an RBI in the game.
 
UP NEXT
Spring Arbor plays Marian for a four game series starting tomorrow, with the first game starting at 1pm.