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By Chad Hensley, NKU Sports Information FRANKFORT, Ky. - Another day and its another strong offensive outing for the Northern Kentucky University baseball team as the Norse swept a doubleheader from Kentucky State (2-19) by scores of 17-2 and 16-2 with both games being called after the sixth inning due to the 10-run mercy rule. Game 1 saw the Norse forge their way to an early 4-0 lead after the top of the first and they never looked back. Eight of the nine starters collected at least one hit with four batters going 2-for-5 (Pat Muth, Kevin Dusold, Larry Pempek, and Aaron Mentz). In addition to two hits, Muth also collected four RBIs and scored three runs while Jon Back was 1-for-4 with three RBIs and two runs scored. Eric Braeckel (1-2) picked up his first win on the season as a starter by pitching four strong innings and allowing just four hits, striking out five, and giving up two unearned runs. Cody Besselman hurled the final two innings and didn't allow a Thorobred hit. Game 2 once again saw eight of the nine starters collect a minimum of one hit for the Norse, who scored at least one run in every inning en route to the sweep. Jason Cisper led the Norse at the plate with a 3-for-5 hitting performance and drove in two. Jeff Bohlen, Brad Johnson, and Jack Ambrose collected two hits each for Todd Asalon's club. Bohlen, John Pasquale, and Ian Durbin knocked in three RBIs apiece. Andy Karpowicz (2-0) collected a win in a game that saw Asalon use a plethora of pitchers. Karpowicz led a staff of five Norse hurlers that allowed KSU two runs on just three hits and struck out eight Thorobreds. NKU will take to the road to face Lewis University in Great Lakes Valley Conference action on April 5-6. The Flyers from Romeoville, Ill., are currently 7-12 overall and 2-6 in GLVC play. First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m. EDT each day.
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