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FLORENCE, Ky. - It felt like the middle of February, but Northern Kentucky University’s pitching staff performed Sunday afternoon as if it were a hot day in July. Despite the chilling winds and cold temperature, NKU swept a doubleheader from Quincy, taking a 4-2 decision in the opener, and holding on for a 1-0 victory in the nightcap. The Norse improved to 18-19 overall, 16-9 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. Brian DeCarlo delivered the big knock in the second game with a pinch-hit single in the seventh inning that drove in Matt Wagers with the only run. Starting pitcher Josh Bruns went eight scoreless innings, allowed just two hits and struck out nine Quincy batters before giving way to Josh Lueke in the ninth. Lueke pitched a scoreless ninth inning to pick up the save. In the opener, Matt Marksbury combined with two relievers to limit Quincy to a pair of runs. Kory Lonergan and Jim Volpe each added a sacrifice fly for the Norse, while teammate Kenny Wilson was 2-for-3 and scored a run. Marksbury struck out four batters and improved to 6-0 this season. Reliever Greg Pass came on in the seventh inning and recorded two outs, including a fine defensive play off a hard grounder up the middle. Kevin Jordan picked up his first collegiate save by striking out Chris Scoggins to end the game with the tying runs in scoring position. NKU returns to action Tuesday at 4 p.m. with a home game against Kentucky Wesleyan. |
