Spring Break
Diamond Dawgs sweep midweek series with Tigers
Melissa Meador
Issue date: 3/30/07 Section: Sports
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Tuesday
The Diamond Dawgs pulled off another late game showdown against the Tigers, winning 9-8 after the game was tied for close to three innings.
The Bulldogs overcame a five-run deficit in the bottom of the sixth inning when shortstop Brandon Turner hit the team's first grand slam home run of the season to tie the game at 8-8.
The Dawgs struck early as leadoff man Jeffrey Rea was sent to first base after being hit by a pitch and then stole second. Rea scored when Joseph McCaskill singled to left field.
Designated hitter Brian LaNinfa then launched a two-run homer to give the Dawgs a 3-0 lead.
The sixth inning opened with Mitch Moreland being hit by a pitch, followed by McCaskill's second base hit of the game. LaNinfa was also hit by a pitch, and Conner Powers followed him with a sacrifice fly to score Moreland.
Mark Goforth was walked, and all four runners scored on Turner's home run shot to left center field.
After staying tied for the next two innings, the Bulldogs loaded the bases in the ninth inning as they launched another attack on Memphis.
Rea opened the inning with a single, and catcher Edward Easley was walked on four straight pitches. Moreland attempted a sacrifice bunt but ended up reaching base on an error by Memphis third baseman Kyle Norrid.
McCaskill then hit his third single of the game to give the Dawgs the win. He would finish the game going 3-for-5 with two runs batted in.
Redshirt freshman Ricky Bowen took his third win of the season as he pitched a scoreless ninth inning.
Wednesday
Despite a late game surge from the Tigers, the Dawgs pulled off an 11-9 win to sweep the series against Memphis.
The Bulldogs' offense came alive early in the game. Turner walked and scored when Mitch Moreland doubled.
The Dawgs jumped to a 6-0 lead in the second inning with RBI singles by Andy Rice, Goforth, Turner and Easley. Another run scored when LaNinfa was walked with the bases loaded.
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