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Eagles Notch Double-Header Win Against Westminster

Blake Benson tossed a three-hitter against Westminster College.

Game Details:
Saturday, February 15, 2020 
Clarksville, Ark. | Lonnie R. Qualls Field

Game One: University of the Ozarks 10, Westminster College 7
Game Two: University of the Ozarks 3, Westminster College 2

Records:

University of the Ozarks (3-1)
Westminster College (0-2)
 
GAME ONE
Overview:
The Eagles overcame a 3-0 deficit and plated eight runs in the third inning to secure a 10-7 win over Westminster College Saturday in game one. In the third, Chase Edwards doubled in Erick Aguirre and Tyler Arco. Luke Morrison singled in Edwards and Brooks Boshers singled in Josh Stephens. Tyler Arco was hit by pitch with the bases loaded. Erick Aguirre then singled in Boshers. Rey Lozano and Edwards each drew a bases loaded walk. Leading 8-3, the Eagles added a run in the fourth and fifth innings. Starting pitcher David Beck fanned nine.

Pitching Decisions:
WP: David Beck, 4.2 IP, 7 H, 7 R, 7 ER, 1 BB, 9 SO
LP: Skyler Dickneite2.2 IP,  6 H, 8 R, 8 ER, 4 BB, 4 SO

Scoring Summary: 
1st-Ryan Clavin homered, 2 RBI; Branden Beeler scored.       
2nd-Trevor Rhoads homered, RBI.
3rd-Chase Edwards doubled, 2 RBI; Erick Aguirre scored; Tyler Arco scored.         
3rd-Luke Morrison singled, RBI; Josh Stephens advanced to second; Chase Edwards scored.    
3rd-Brooks Boshers singled, RBI; Luke Morrison advanced to second; Josh Stephens scored.    
3rd-Tyler Arco hit by pitch, RBI; Jesse Norwood advanced to second; Brooks Boshers advanced to third; Luke Morrison scored.    
3rd-Erick Aguirre singled, RBI; Tyler Arco advanced to second; Jesse Norwood advanced to third; Brooks Boshers scored.
3rd-Rey Lozano walked, RBI; Erick Aguirre advanced to second; Tyler Arco advanced to third; Jesse Norwood scored.        
3rd-Chase Edwards walked, RBI; Rey Lozano advanced to second; Erick Aguirre advanced to third; Tyler Arco scored.
4th-Jesse Norwood singled, RBI; Bradon Mabry scored.          
5th-Branden Beeler homered, 2 RBI; Bryce Mckinnon scored.
5th-Will Stonecipher advanced to second on a wild pitch; Hayden Hirschvogel advanced to third on a wild pitch; Ryan Clavin scored on a wild pitch.
5th-Michael Skinner walked, RBI; Trevor Rhoads advanced to second; Will Stonecipher advanced to third; Hayden Hirschvogel scored.           
5th-Bradon Mabry flied out to cf, SAC, RBI; Erick Aguirre scored.

Notables:
Starting pitcher David Beck fanned nine.

GAME TWO
Overview:
Luke Morrison gave the Eagles momentum of the game with a three-run homer in the first inning and Blake Benson threw a three-hitter to earn a 3-2 win over Westminster in game two. Morrison's two-out homer would be all the offense Benson needed. Benson struck out six over seven innings of work. Westminster scored both of their runs in the fourth inning.   

Pitching Decisions:

WP: Blake Benson, 7.0 IP,3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 6 SO
LP: Mason Kirkweg, 6.0 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 4 BB, 7 SO

Ozarks Scoring Summary:
1st-Luke Morrison homered, 3 RBI; Brandon Hall scored; Chase Edwards scored.
4th-Will Stonecipher singled to right field, RBI; Ryan Clavin advanced to third; Branden Beeler scored.
4th-Derek Shikles flied out to cf, SAC, RBI; Ryan Clavin scored.

Notables:
Luke Morrison hit his first collegiate home run.
Blake Benson threw a three-hitter in his 2020 debut.

Up Next:
The Eagles will finish the series against Westminster College Sunday at 12:00 p.m.