NKU’s Josh Bruns struck out eight batters

FLORENCE, Ky. - The Northern Kentucky University pitching staff did not allow a run Wednesday as the Norse swept a doubleheader from Bellarmine at Champion Window Field.

Paul David Patterson gave up one hit in six innings in the opener as NKU posted a 4-0 victory over Bellarmine. In the nightcap, Josh Bruns struck out eight batters and allowed only two hits in eight innings as the Norse completed the sweep with a 6-0 victory.

Patterson, a 6-foot-8 senior right-hander, struck out five and walked three batters before departing after six innings. Mark Bogenschutz finished off Bellarmine with a scoreless seventh inning.

Nick D’Ippolito and Matt Jones each had two hits for NKU. Kory Lonergan’s two-run single highlighted a three-run second inning for the Norse.

NKU jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the second game and coasted to the win behind the pitching of Bruns, a junior left-hander who improved to 2-0 this season. Josh Moulton was 3-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI to lead the Norse offense.

Jones collected two more hits in the nightcap for NKU, which is 7-8-1 overall, 5-4-1 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. Lonergan and Kenny Wilson also had hits and scored runs.

Bellarmine dropped to 6-6 overall, 3-4 in the GLVC.

NKU will begin a four-game series against Lewis with a noon doubleheader Saturday at Champion Window Field. The teams will conclude the weekend series with another doubleheader at noon Sunday.

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