L 2-7
Recap
FINAL
Benedictine def. Dordt 7-2
HOW IT HAPPENED
Dordt and Benedictine faced off in the second game of the day, as the Ravens used a three-run 5th inning to separate themselves on the scoreboard.
Benedictine kicked off the 1st inning with three runs, using an error and two RBI singles to send their runners across home plate.
The Ravens extended their lead in the bottom of the 5th, in part to Jacob Pavlyak's two-run home run. Benedictine scored a third run in the inning on a fielder's choice.
Dordt entered the scoring column in the top of the 6th as, with two runners in scoring position, Luke November doubled in a pinch hit appearance that sent David Laurenti and Cade Hollingsworth across the plate.
Benedictine added a late run in the 7th inning to complete the contest.
THE NUMBERS
Diego Benitez allowed one run and struck out five in 4.0 innings pitched
Luke November had 2 RBI in a pinch hit apperance
Chase Edwards went 1-2 at the plate
NEXT
The Defenders will travel to Auburndale, Florida to begin their spring break series against Trinity Baptist. The first game against Trinity Baptist is scheduled for 3:00 PM on Saturday, March 5.