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FLORENCE, Ky. - Northern Kentucky University again received superlative starting pitching Saturday afternoon, but the Norse were able to manage just a split against Missouri-Rolla in a doubleheader. NKU salvaged the split with a 4-0 win in the second game at Champion Window Field. NKU pitcher Josh Bruns allowed just two hits in the nightcap as the Norse improved to 27-23, 22-13 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. Kenny Wilson and Jon Back led the NKU offense with two hits apiece in the second game. The Norse scored single runs in the third, fourth, fifth and sixth innings. Bruns, meanwhile, stymied Missouri-Rolla the entire game and finished with six strikeouts. The Norse bounced back after suffering a 1-0 loss in eight innings to the Miners in the opener. Missouri-Rolla plated a run in the top of the eighth inning to snap the scoreless deadlock and prevail in the pitchers’ duel. NKU starter Matt Marksbury surrendered just six hits in the first game and went the distance, but the senior right-hander lost for the first time this season in eight decisions. Missouri-Rolla starter Tavish Hill shut down the Norse offense on four hits and picked up the complete-game victory. Missouri-Rolla catcher Yaimel Javier-Cury gunned down three NKU runners attempting to steal in the opener, contributing to the Miner victory. NKU will conclude its home season at noon Sunday with a single game against Missouri-Rolla. NKU will recognize its 12 seniors in festivities prior to the game Sunday. NKU is in fourth place in the GLVC standings, and the Norse can clinch a berth in the upcoming league tournament with a win Sunday.
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