Dragons fall to Lakers in twinbill

Tiffin University fell 8-0 in both games of its doubleheader with Grand Valley State.
Tiffin University fell 8-0 in both games of its doubleheader with Grand Valley State.

Tiffin University (11-13) could not get the offense rolling in its twinbill with Grand Valley State (14-1), falling 8-0 in both contests.

The opener was a five-inning game, with the Lakers scoring 3 runs in both the fourth and fifth innings to put the game away.

TU could not get a hit in the opener and also committed three errors leading to 5 unearned runs.

Claire Feldkamp took the loss, pitching 4 innings and allowing 3 earned runs.

In the nightcap, TU totaled 5 hits including two from Taylor Whalen, but a tough first inning by starter Sarah Klein led to a 5-0 lead for the Lakers.

Klein could not record an out and allowed four hits including a home run leading to 3 earned runs in taking the loss. Shelbey Spurlock came on and tossed 7 innings of relief, also allowing 3 earned runs while fanning 4.

Kennedy Rorar also added a double.