COLUMBIA, Md. - The Clarion University baseball team dropped both games in Friday double-header action against Millersville by scores of 16-2 and 9-0.  The losses move the Golden Eagles to 1-4 (0-0 PSAC) on the season.  The Blue and Gold return to action on tomorrow when they return to Blandair Regional Park for a battle of the birds facing off against Lock Haven.

The Marauders took game one on the backs of a big first inning, scoring 12 runs to open up a gap over the Golden Eagles.

Clarion struck in the top of the first courtesy of a solo homer from sophomore first-baseman Bryce Jackson, however the Ville's bats would continue to cause trouble all game long for the Golden Eagles. They would add runs over the next six innings before finally closing out on the 16-2 win. Junior Outfielder Ben Barth had two singles in game one, while Alex Ficorilli roped a double. Freshman Bryan Layton made his collegiate debut, dicing up five hitters in two innings of action.  

Game two featured a change in pace from the high-scoring affairs of game one, with both teams locked in a good, old-fashioned pitcher's duel to start the game. 

Starter Nate Torbich was proficient, going 4.1 innings with six strikeouts, giving up just two walks and three hits in the night cap. Heading into the seventh, Clarion remained hitless until left fielder Nick Fugh singled up the middle ending the perfect game and breaking up the no-hitter. Millersville starter Cordell Shannon tossed a gem, going a complete seven innings with eight K's and just one hit on the night. 

The game would remain scoreless until the fifth inning when Millersville tallied 5 runs, chasing Torbich from the ballgame. The Maruaders would add four more runs over the next two innings to seal the deal and the victory.
 
The Golden Eagles will conclude their weekend road-trip tomorrow, February 23^rd, when they take on the Bald Eagles of Lock Haven in doubleheader action starting at 10 am.