Box Score

RICHMOND, Ky. – Eight EKU pitchers combined to hold Bellarmine to two runs on six hits in a 3-2 victory on Tuesday at Earle Combs Stadium.
 
The Colonels (17-29) never trailed and each time the Knights (13-31) tied the game, EKU had the answer.  Matt Higgins tied it for the final time in the top of the eighth inning on a solo home run over the wall in right center.  In the bottom half of the frame, Kendal Ewell led off with a double and then gave way to pinch runner Marcus Hill.  Hill couldn't advance on a ground out, but moved to third on an infield single by Caleb Upshaw.  Charlie Ludwick followed with a fly ball deep enough in right for Hill to tag and score.
 
Will Brian came on in the top of the ninth and retired the side in order, including the final two on strike outs, to secure his eighth save of the season.
 
Max Williams staked Eastern to a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second with an RBI double to right center.  After Bellarmine tied the score 1-1 in the top of the sixth, Daniel Harris IV scored on a throwing error in the bottom of the inning to put the home team back on top.

  Bryce Travis, Brennan LaBarbera, Jordan Fox, Jaxson Blair, Jake Lewis and Brian combined to pitch six scoreless innings and allowed just two hits.  The eight Eastern Kentucky pitchers combined for 11 strike outs on the night.
 
Ewell finished 2-for-4.  Ludwick and Williams each had a double and an RBI.  Higgins went 2-for-4 with two runs and an RBI for the Knights.
 
EKU will remain at home to host Belmont for a three-game series this weekend.  Friday's series opener is set for 6 p.m.