Feb. 15, 2008

Season Opener for the Lutes Ends in a 6-6 Draw

Box Score

WHITTIER – The first game of the season for the Pacific Lutheran baseball team ended in a draw as the Lutes battled to a 6-6 tie against Whittier College. The game was called after nine complete innings due to darkness.

For the Lutes, who are ranked 12th in the NCAA Division III, this was their first draw since the 2000 season. Whittier moves to 0-4-1 on the season.

Pacific Lutheran jumped out to an early 5-0 lead in the first two innings. Whittier answered in the third inning bringing in four runs, adding another in the fourth inning to tie things up.

Sophomore Trey Watt made his first career start for the Lutes going 4.2 innings allowing five earned runs and striking out four batters. Freshman pitcher Bret Handy relieved Watt and pitched through the seventh inning earning three strike outs.

Catcher Brandon Sales had a big game for the Lutes going 2-for-4 with four RBIs and a home run.

The Lutes continue their California tour as they take on Claremont-Mudd-Scripps today in Claremont. Game time is scheduled for 2:30 p.m.

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