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Caleb Johnson allowed just two runs in six innings of work and two Eastern Kentucky relievers combined to hold Evansville to just one hit over the final three innings as the Colonels won the final game of the series, 3-2, on Sunday.
Johnson allowed nine hits, but walked only one batter and struck out two on his way to improving to 3-0 this season.
Logan Hershenow gave up one hit in two innings of work. Senior
Anthony Bazzani pitched a perfect ninth inning to earn his second save of the season.
The Colonels (12-15) got on the board early when
Sean Hagen hit a solo home run over the left field wall in the top of the first inning. It was his sixth dinger of the year. The Purple Aces (15-9) took the lead in the second on a RBI ground out by Eric McKibban and a run-scoring single to left by Jarod Perry.
After the first two batters in the top of the fifth struck out, EKU staged a two-out rally. Hagen was hit by a pitch and then stole second base.
Bryan Soloman followed with a double to right center to tie the score. Freshman
Ben Fisher then gave the Colonels the lead with an RBI single to left center.
Hagen finished 1-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI. Soloman went 3-for-4 with a run and an RBI. Fisher had four hits in four at bats with an RBI.
Jake Mahon led Evansville with three hits in five at bats. Cole Isom (2-2) suffered the loss after allowing three runs on nine hits in four and two-thirds innings. He did not walk a batter and struck out six.
Eastern Kentucky will return to action on Wednesday when Marshall visits Turkey Hughes Field. First pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m.
