Game Story

Nobel fell 12-3 to CIU on Friday.

CIU opened the scoring in the first after #19 singled, scoring two runs.

Bryant Poland singled down the right field line on an 0-2 count, which helped Nobel tie the game at two in the bottom of the first.

In the top of the second, CIU broke up the tie when #2 drew a walk, scoring one run. Then a grand slam to center field by #18 followed to extend the lead to 7-2.

CIU added two runs in the third after #25 singled down the left field line.

Steven Marker pitched three and two-thirds innings in relief for Nobel. The right-handed pitcher surrendered three hits and five runs while striking out one and walking three. Jordan De La Torre started for Nobel. The starting pitcher allowed six hits and seven runs (six earned) over one and one-third innings, striking out two and walking two. #21 started for CIU. The starting pitcher gave up five hits and three runs over four innings, striking out three and walking two.

Poland led Nobel with two RBIs and went 1-for-3. Leadoff hitter Tyler Gingras led Nobel with two hits in four at-bats. Vinny Bobadilla stole two bases. Nobel turned one double play in the game.

CIU collected nine hits in the game. #18 led CIU with four RBIs and went 1-for-3. #19 and #26 each collected two hits for CIU. #1 stole three bases. CIU finished with three stolen bases. CIU did not commit an error. #21 had the most chances in the field with one.