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<\/p>\n ROCHESTER, Mich. \u2014\u00a0The Oakland Golden Grizzlies (3-17, 2-3 HL) fell to Northern Kentucky (10-11, 3-2 HL), 13-8, in game two of the\u00a0series on Saturday at the Oakland Baseball Field. Oakland scored eight runs with a notable effort in the seventh inning, adding three runs for a late rally. However, Northern Kentucky capitalized on a powerful fifth and sixth inning, scoring five runs in each, to secure the win.<\/p>\n Sophomore Aidan Schuck<\/a> delivered a standout performance, hitting a home run, a double, and a triple, while driving in three runs and scoring twice in his five plate appearances, just shy of hitting for the cycle. Fifth-year Kyle Revere<\/a> contributed with three hits in five at-bats and scored twice, showcasing his impact at the top of the lineup as sophomore right-hander Wyatt Ruppenthal<\/a> excelled on the mound, pitching three\u00a0scoreless innings and earning three strikeouts\u00a0without allowing a run in relief.<\/p>\n Oakland opened the scoring in the first inning with Revere reaching base on a single and then scoring on Schuck’s RBI double to right field, tying the game 1-1 after Northern Kentucky had already scored on an unearned run in the top.<\/p>\n In the fourth frame, redshirt-senior Jack Lux<\/a> singled down the right field line and advanced to second on an error, setting the stage for Schuck to hit a two-run homer to deep left field, bringing the game to a 3-3 tie.<\/p>\n The fifth inning saw the Norse take a commanding lead, scoring five runs on a series of hits and a wild pitch, leaving Oakland trailing 8-3.<\/p>\n Northern Kentucky\u00a0extended its lead with five runs in the sixth before Oakland responded, starting with Schuck tripling down the left field line and scoring on a wild pitch. Later in the inning, redshirt-sophomore Tony Konopiots<\/a> walked and scored on a passed ball after sophomore Sam Patton<\/a> reached on a\u00a0dropped third strike,\u00a0narrowing the deficit to 13-5.<\/p>\n Oakland continued to fight back in the seventh inning. Revere singled and eventually scored on a wild pitch, followed by Lux stealing home. Grad senior Carter Hain<\/a> also stole home to add another run as sophomore\u00a0Andrew Landis<\/a> distracted the Norse infield and was caught in a rundown to second base. Despite a strong effort by Ruppenthal, who pitched three\u00a0scoreless innings to close the game, the team could not overcome Northern Kentucky’s lead.<\/p>\n Senior Tanner Ware<\/a> started on the rubber\u00a0for the Black and Gold, pitching four innings, allowing six runs on seven hits while issuing only three walks and picking up three strikeouts.\u00a0Junior Owen Thomson<\/a> pitched 2\/3 inning, giving up 2 runs on 2 hits before Grad senior Camden Cooper<\/a> had a brief appearance, conceding four\u00a0runs on two hits in just 1\/3 inning.\u00a0Redshirt-junior Ryan Donley<\/a> came for one inning of work,\u00a0surrendering just a\u00a0run on four hits before Ruppenthal closed things down on the dirt.<\/p>\n Oakland and Northern Kentucky will play the series finale tomorrow, March 22 at the Oakland Baseball Field. First pitch is scheduled for 12 p.m. ET on ESPN+.<\/p>\n How to Follow Oakland Baseball: For complete information on Oakland Baseball, follow the team on X at @OaklandBSB<\/a> and head coach Brian Nelson<\/a> at @CoachNelly11<\/a>. The team is also on Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n