WINDSOR, ON - Carrying momentum from two big wins the day prior, the Durham College men's baseball team handed the OCAA leading St. Clair Saints their first loss of the season in a 16-12 Game 1 victory, before dropping Game 2 of the Saturday afternoon doubleheader in Windsor 15-5.
With hot bats following the two wins over Lambton on Friday night, DC produced 16 runs from 21 hits in the first game in Windsor, highlighted by a three-run home run from first-year outfielder
Cam Lugtenburg (Bowmanville, ON) in the fourth inning of a wild high-scoring game. Durham scored a run in every inning but the third of the opening contest, with four Lords batters registering multiple RBI in the win.
After winning three games in a row, the Lords momentum however came to a halt, dropping the second game in just five innings after conceding an eight run fifth inning to the Saints.
The Lords will look to continue their winning ways after the 3-1 road trip, returning home to Kinsmen Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 7 for their regular season home finale. Facing off with the George Brown Huskies, first pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m.
Game 1
• Four Lords batters recorded three or more hits in the offensive outburst, highlighted by Lugtenburg's 4-for-5 day, including four RBI, one run, and two stolen bases.
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Wendel Johnson (Whitby, ON),
Cruz Lopez (Brooklin, ON), and
Griffin Oliver (Oshawa, ON) all registered three hits each for DC in the big road win.
• Having a good offensive day for the Saints, Brendan Renaud finished 3-for-4 with four RBI and one run in Game 1
Game 2
• In Game 2 of the doubleheader Lopez added another two RBI and a run, on top of the three RBI and three runs he scored in the first game.
• Durham catcher
Josh Arce (Oshawa, ON) also scored two RBI in the loss, finishing the second game 1-for-3.
• Leading the charge in the Saints big fifth inning was Renaud once again, as he ended Game 2 going 2-for-3 with a walk and four RBI.
Game 1
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Jason Crouse (Oshawa, ON) drew the start for the Lords going 4.1 innings, striking out five, while conceding five walks, seven hits and seven earned runs.
• Durham pitchers
Ryan Fisher (Bradford, ON) and
Landon Bentley (Courtice, ON) appeared in relief in the win.
Game 2
• Appearing short for arms in the fourth game in just two days, DC used six pitchers in the shortened Game 2, with
Aidan Carbray (Oakville, ON) being handed the loss.
• Earning the win for the Saints, Aden Ryan went the full five innings, holding the Lords to five runs on six hits.
Overall Record: 5-8 (W-L)
Conference Record: 4-5
Next match: Thursday, Oct. 7 vs. George Brown Huskies (6/8:15 p.m. - Durham Field)
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