GAME 10
SCORE	Washington State 16 – Niagara 7
RECORDS	Washington State (6-6) – Niagara (5-5)
WINNING PITCHER	Tanner West (1-1)
LOSING PITCHER	Tommy Bednarski (0-2)
LOCATION	Bailey-Brayton Field

 
PULLMAN, Wash. – The Purple Eagles were defeated by Washington State, 16-7, in the first game of a four-game series on Thursday.

Game Recap

• The Cougars had a big first inning, scoring 12 runs, including a grand slam, to take an early lead over the Purple Eagles.
• Niagara got on the board in the top of the third inning. An RBI single from Matt Zaremba and a two RBI single from Dawson Bailey cut Washington State's lead to nine, 12-3.
• A solo homerun and an RBI single in the bottom of the third extended the Cougars' lead, 14-3.
• In the top of the sixth, Cole Tucker singled through the left side, scoring Peter Battaglia to leave NU trailing by 10, 14-4.
• Washington State tacked on two more runs in the bottom of the sixth to increase its lead, 16-4.
• In the top of the ninth, Zaremba hit a lead-off homerun over the right field fence. With bases loaded, Benny Serrano was walked, scoring Spencer Marcus. Battaglia reached base on a fielder's choice and Bailey scored but it was not enough to overcome the Cougars' lead.

Eagle's Eye On…

• Battaglia, Tucker and Zaremba each had two hits. Zaremba's homerun was the first of his career.
• Bailey and Zaremba led the team in RBIs with two each.
• Marcus and Zaremba each scored two runs.
• Bednarski took the loss on the mound. He gave up seven hits and three earned runs in 0.2 innings pitched.

Up Next

• The Purple Eagles continue their series with the Cougars March 6-8.

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