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| By Mike Anderson, NKU Sports Information QUINCY, Ill. – The Northern Kentucky University baseball team was swept in non-conference action against Quincy on Monday, 9-1 and 5-1. The Hawks scored eight runs in the first two innings combined to set the tone early in Game 1. The Norse got one back in the third when Jason Cisper grounded out to score Brian DeCarlo, but it was the only time NKU would get in the runs column. Kevin Quick (0-1) took the loss in Game 1, giving up three earned runs in 1 2/3 innings. Kevin Jordan and Andy Heston combined for five strikeouts in their three innings of relief. Jordan Backes (1-1) got the complete-game victory for Quincy, striking out six. NKU started the scoring early as Cisper again grounded out to score a run, this time Jon Back, in the top of the first inning. However, Quincy took the game right back in the bottom half when Joe Palumbo’s two-run double gave Quincy the lead back for good en route to a 5-1 final score. Brandon Slusher (0-1) went the distance for NKU in his first start of the year, claiming five strikeouts. Christopher Conner (1-0) was stride-for-stride with Slusher, taking the complete-game win. Northern Kentucky (1-8) will remain in Quincy to take on Truman State in a non-conference doubleheader. First pitch is scheduled for noon. |