Grand Rapids, Mich. – Baseball kicked off a windy day at the ballpark with a solid 9-6 win over Lawrence Tech to start the day. In game two the Golden Eagles could not piece together the chemistry they needed on the defensive end as they fell 21-11. Cornerstone will take the week to prepare for their next WHAC meeting against Lourdes on Friday, March 21^st. 
 
Game One Recap: Cornerstone – 9 Lawrence Tech – 6

• It was a quick start for the Blue Devils as they tallied a quick three runs to start off the game. 
• The Golden Eagles responded well thanks to another Matthew Kindley home run to help tie the game at 3-3 after the 1^st inning. 
• Grant DeRose kicked off the 2^nd well with a base hit to start a strong Cornerstone inning. 
• Drew Goodman helped the Golden Eagles reach a 7-3 advantage at the end of the 2^nd inning after a strong double into center field. 
• The Golden Eagles leaned on strong pitching from Steve Hoeksema in the 4^th with multiple strikeouts as the home team still led. 
• Cornerstone punched in another run to end the 4^th inning as they led 8-4 headed into the second half of the game. 
• The warm windy day got the best of the Golden Eagles defense in the 5^th inning as some struggles allowed for Lawrence Tech to secure a couple runs but they still held an 8-6 advantage. 
• Ryan McArthur came in to close out the game for the Golden Eagles and did so well as he struck out a couple batters to take the game final at 9-6 in game one of the double-header. 

Game Two Recap: Cornerstone – 11 Lawrence Tech – 21

• Game two started with the Blue Devils driving in the first run of the game but the Golden Eagles responded well in the bottom of the 1^st. 
• Grant DeRose battled at the plate and doubled to lead off well for the home squad. 
• Strong at bats for Cornerstone was the story of the inning as they led 3-1 after the 1^st. 
• Both teams through punches in the next couple innings yet the Golden Eagles held a 4-3 lead after the top of the 3^rd inning. 
• Michael Ruiz knocked one out of the park right down the left field line to boost Cornerstone to a 7-3 lead. 
• In the top of the 5^th inning the Blue Devils drove in five runs to regain the lead for the second time of the game with Cornerstone still looking for answers on the mound. 
• DJ Phillips put together a strong rip to bring the game back to level terms at 8-8 at the end of the 5^thinning. 
• The next inning was one to forget for the Golden Eagles as the pitching changes multiplied which turned into a grand slam and a seven-run inning for Lawrence Tech to take a healthy 15-8 lead. 
• Cornerstone managed to tally three more runs in the game which proved to not be enough as they fell 21-11 in game two of the double-header.

By the Numbers:
27 – Cornerstone was outscored 27 to 20 on the day against Lawrence Tech. 
7 – The Golden Eagles still search for their top man at the mound after pitching seven separate players in the double-header. 
8 – Cornerstone left eight runners on base in each game. 

What's Next?
The Golden Eagles continue their home stretch against Lourdes in another WHAC double-header on Friday, March 21^st at 1:00 and 3:00.  
 
Contact: Jonny Strube | jon.strube@cornerstone.edu
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