The Virginia Wesleyan University baseball team (4-7, 0-4 ODAC) was defeated by non-conference opponent Oswego State 13-2.
John Bastiaans went 2-for-3 with an RBI and
Noah Burton was 2-for-3 with a double, and scored one run.
Aaron Jackson pitched 3.0 innings, allowed one run, and tallied three strikeouts.
Oswego State came out strong scoring two runs in the top of the first inning on three hits and an error to lead 2-0.
Virginia Wesleyan responded in the bottom of the inning with a run.
Edgar Harwood led off the inning and worked a walk.
Noah Burton singled down the left field line to advance Harwood to third before
John Bastiaans singled up the middle to score Harwood from third to cut the lead to 2-1.
The Lakers came back in the top of the third and scored three runs on two hits and an error to lead 5-1.
The Lakers extended their lead in the top of the fifth with a solo home run to lead 6-1.
Virginia Wesleyan managed to score a run in the bottom of the sixth as
Noah Burton led off with a double and advanced to second on a beautifully placed bunt by
John Bastiaans to put runners on the corners.
Nick Valentine hit a sacrifice fly to right field to score Burton from third and cut the lead to 6-2.
Oswego State finished the game strong scoring seven runs on five hits and one error to seal the 13-2 win over the Marlins.
