Matt Winterhalter helped NKU sweep Lewis

FLORENCE, Ky. - Matt Wagers went 2-for-4 with two runs batted in to lead Northern Kentucky University to a 5-1 win over Lewis on Sunday to complete a four-game weekend sweep of the Flyers at Champion Window Field.

NKU right-hander Nathan Jones allowed just two hits and one run in six innings to notch his first win of the season. Jones also struck out seven batters and walked two during the nightcap.

Kory Lonergan, Chris Nann and Drew Rushing each added RBI singles for the Norse, who improved to 11-8-1 overall, 9-4-1 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.

In the opener, Steve Thomas came out of the bullpen and pitched 1 2/3 scoreless innings as NKU held on for a 4-3 win. Jon Back scored twice to lead the Norse offense, which generated just four hits but picked up five stolen bases.

Matt Winterhalter went five innings and recorded the victory for NKU. Winterhalter allowed just three hits and struck out four batters to even his record at 2-2.

NKU, which also defeated Lewis twice on Saturday, will play a road doubleheader at Bellarmine on Wednesday. The Norse will also visit Missouri-St. Louis for a four-game series next weekend.

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