March 21, 2008

Northern Sparks Pitt State to Sweep of Truman

    PITTSBURG-- Sophomore catcher Justin Northern drove in five runs, including a three-run home run, to spark the Pittsburg State University offense in game one and the Gorillas rode the momentum to a doubleheader sweep of Truman State University Friday (Mar. 21) at Al Ortolani Field.
    Pitt State (9-9, 4-2 MIAA) claimed 12-7 and 7-3 wins against Truman (0-16, 0-8 MIAA) to reach .500 for the first time on the young season.
    Northern went 5-for-7 with a double and two home runs in the twinbill.
    Senior lefthander Garrett Forsythe (2-1) earned the win in the opener, while senior righthander Darrel Dinger (2-0) worked eight innings in the nightcap for the victory.
    Junior outfielder Taylor House went 6-for-7 with three doubles on the day. He collected six straight hits before finally making on out in the eighth inning of the nightcap.
    The two teams will return to action at Noon (CDT) Saturday (Mar. 22) with another doubleheader.