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May 4, 2008 Lacey, WA – Saint Martin’s rallied for a 3-2 victory over Western Oregon an a 12 inning marathon then fell 6-1 in the nightcap Sunday at Saints Field in their final two games of the season. The Wolves managed just four hits in game one but held onto a 2-1 lead going into the bottom of the 12th. With one out and the bases loaded Shane Schoeneberg hit a high bouncer to the third baseman who tried to get the force out at home but WOU’s catcher was unable to keep his foot on the plate to score the tying run. The next pitch hit batter Tanner Gronowski to force in the winning run. Pat Capone threw a gem for the Saints going 11 innings and allowing just three hits while striking out six but ended up with a no decision. Andrew Neisinger, who pitched the 12th inning, earned the win. Luke Abbott led the Saints with three hits while Schoeneberg and Michael McIver had two each. Schoeneberg tripled to start off game two then scored on a single by Nate Baker to give the Saints the early 1-0 advantage. Western Oregon starter Greg Bobnick then closed the door holding the Saints scoreless through the final six innings. The Wolves got two runs each in the second, fifth, and sixth innings for the win. Schoeneberg had to hits and Baker had one to account for the Saints’ hits in the game. Saint Martin’s finishes their season 18-24 overall and 14-16 in the GNAC.
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