Box Score
Augie baseball came up short against Drury University for the second time this weekend, losing 8-2 to the Panthers on Sunday. A homerun by junior catcher
Charlie Dubanoski scored the only runs for the Vikings.
The Vikings are now 5-7 overall while the Panthers are now 5-4.
The Panthers struck first with Augustana pitcher
Tyler Pierson walked Dane Hughes, who eventually stole second. Hughes advanced to third on a pass ball and scored on a single by R.J. Knese.
Drew Heithoff also put himself in scoring position with two outs. He singled and then stole second before advancing to third on a pass ball. Unfortunately,
Chris Glynn struck out for out three, leaving Heithoff stranded.
Pierson loaded up the bases with Panthers in the bottom of the second, but forced Bret Gallion to fly out to end the inning.
Augie also put batters on in the third, but were unable to capitalize after two baserunning mistakes and a fly out.
Knese led the third off with a single for the Panthers and stole second. He advanced to third on a ground out and scored on a wild pitch, tying the score at 2-2.
Drury increased its lead in the seventh scoring five runs to make the score 7-2.
The Vikings were able to load the bases in the eighth, but cam up empty-handed.
The Panthers scored one more run in the eighth as well, when Kendall Fridley was walked, stole second and third before scoring on an error by Dubanoski.
Derek Hansen singled in the ninth and
Brian Knight was sent in to pinch run. A double by
Nate Hewes advanced Knight to third, but Zach Cimburek lined out to end the game.
Marks and Hewes were both 2 for 4 while Dubanoski was 1 for 2 with two RBI.
Pierson was charged the loss and he allowed four earned runs on seven hits in 6.2 innings pitched. He struck out four batters.
The Vikings will be on their spring trip from March 12-17, playing opponents in Winterhaven, Fla.
