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Doane swept Mount Marty on Tuesday afternoon. Mount Marty is now 15-10 on the season. 

Game One 

Doane (NE) Holds Off Mount Marty in Close Contest, Winning 8-7

In a thrilling baseball matchup, Doane (NE) managed to secure a narrow victory over Mount Marty with a final score of 8-7, showcasing their offensive firepower and resilience on the field.

The game started with a bang for Doane as Narumi Okayasu kicked off the scoring with a solo home run in the first inning. Doane extended their lead with Brayden Jones's two-run homer, putting them ahead 3-0 after the first inning. They continued to build on their lead in the second inning with Logan Amick's two-run homer, pushing the score to 5-0.

Mount Marty responded in the bottom of the second inning with Bodi Wallar's two-run homer, cutting the deficit to 5-2. They further closed the gap in the third inning when Will Gardner's double brought in Joe Gokie, making it 5-3.

In the sixth inning, Mount Marty staged a dramatic comeback, fueled by Wallar's RBI single and Ethan Wishon's RBI double, tying the game at 5-5. Vaughn Deming's two-RBI single then gave Mount Marty a 7-5 lead.

However, Doane rallied in the seventh inning as Joe Osborn's two-run homer tied the game once again at 7-7. They then took the lead on Noah Winkelman's RBI double, putting them ahead 8-7.

Despite Mount Marty's efforts to mount another comeback, Doane's pitching held firm, securing the victory for the visiting team.

Both teams displayed impressive offensive performances, with multiple home runs and clutch hits throughout the game. Ultimately, Doane's ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities and their solid pitching performance in the later innings proved to be the difference-maker in this closely contested matchup.

Game Two 

Doane (NE) Prevails Over Mount Marty in High-Scoring Encounter, 9-6

In a game marked by offensive fireworks, Doane (NE) emerged victorious over Mount Marty with a final score of 9-6. Both teams showcased their batting prowess, but Doane's early lead proved insurmountable for Mount Marty.

The scoring started early for Doane as they jumped to a commanding 7-0 lead after just two innings. Joe Osborn was the catalyst for Doane's offense, launching a three-run homer in the first inning, followed by another two-run blast in the second inning. Logan Amick also contributed with an RBI double, and Narumi Okayasu added a sacrifice fly.

Mount Marty, however, refused to back down. In the bottom of the third inning, they mounted a spirited comeback, sparked by Will Gardner's two-run homer. Bodi Wallar, Shugo Kondo, and Vaughn Deming each contributed RBI singles, cutting Doane's lead to just one run, 7-6.

However, Doane managed to extend their lead in the sixth inning when Narumi Okayasu's RBI double brought in Amick, giving them an 8-6 advantage. They added an insurance run in the seventh inning courtesy of Dionysius Chialtas's RBI double.

Despite Mount Marty's efforts to rally, Doane's pitching, led by Raidyn Steele, held firm, shutting down Mount Marty's offense in the later innings and securing the win.

Both teams displayed impressive offensive performances, with solid contributions up and down the lineup. However, Doane's early offensive outburst and timely hitting proved decisive in this high-scoring contest.

Up Next

Mount Marty will host Morningside University on Thursday starting at 2 PM. The Lancers will then host Morningside again on Friday starting at 1 PM.