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By Mike Anderson, NKU Sports Information ROLLA, Mo. – The Northern Kentucky University baseball team split a Great Lakes Valley Conference doubleheader against Missouri S&T on Friday, winning Game 1 in commanding fashion, 15-3, before falling in Game 2, 7-4. Kevin Dusold was an offensive machine in Game 1, going 4-for-4 with two doubles, a home run and six RBIs, while Jake Shaffer was an astounding 5-for-5 with a pair of doubles in the Game 1 trouncing to help set the tone. The Norse scored four in the third inning, five in the fifth and four more in the sixth as they belted out 19 hits. Brandon Slusher (1-1) got the win, scattering six hits and striking out three. Kevin Quick pitched an inning of scoreless relief. Andrew Page (1-3) took the loss for S&T. The Norse gave up a five-run first inning in Game 2 to seal the team’s fate, as the Miners never looked back in the 7-4 victory. Larry Pempek was 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored to lead the offense for NKU. Dave Middendorf (2-2) took the loss for the Norse, giving up seven runs in 3 1/3 innings. Matt Winterhalter pitched 2 2/3 innings of scoreless relief. Brian Rickert (1-1) got the win in relief, striking out three in five innings. Northern Kentucky (6-10, 3-2 GLVC) will wrap up the four-game series against Missouri S&T tomorrow. First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m. |
