OXFORD, Ohio – The RedHawks picked up their second conference win of the season Saturday in an 8-5 showdown against Eastern Michigan. Freshman Cameron Novak had his first start of the season and struck out six batters during the contest. Miami moves to 10-4 (2-0 MAC) with the win, while EMU drops to 4-11 (0-2 MAC).
HOW IT HAPPENED
Starting on the mound for the RedHawks, Novak sent down three straight batters on 10 pitches, including two strikeouts.
The RedHawks put up four runs in the bottom of the first. Tommy Harrison hit a two-run double to score Ryan Novak and Evan Appelwick, who had each walked. Carson Raether doubled to score Harrison and an HBP and a fielder’s choice forced Raether home to make it 4-0.
Miami extended their lead by three runs in the second. Marcus Dierks led off with a double and scored on a groundout. After two walks and a wild pitch, Dominic Krupinski singled to add two to the scoreboard, making it 7-0.
Cameron Novak had another three up, three down inning in the third that included two strikeouts.
Harrison scored Appelwick with a single in the fourth with an RBI single to make it 8-1.
Eastern added one run on two hits in the top of the fifth.
The Eagles turned two hits and an error into three more runs in the top of the ninth. Austin Berggren came in to make the save and round out an 8-5 victory.
MIAMI GAME NOTES:
Dierks went 2-for-4 with a run and a double.
Appelwick went 1-for-2 with two runs and three walks.
Harrison went 2-for-3 with two runs and three RBIs.
Raether went 1-for-1 with two runs.
Cameron Novak pitched 4.2 innings and threw six strikeouts.
UP NEXT:
Miami will look to sweep the Eagles tomorrow. First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m.