Fort Pierce, Fla. – The Washington College Shoremen recorded two thrilling victories against Kenyon on Tuesday, defeating the Lords by scores of 9-8 and 5-4. The Shoremen have now won nine straight and improve to 10-3 on the season while Kenyon fell to 5-6. Washington exploded for eight runs in the sixth inning of the opener and then won the nightcap in walk-off fashion.

Game 1: Washington College 9, Kenyon 8, 7 innings
How It Happened
- Kenyon took a 1-0 lead on an RBI single by designated hitter Luke Meister in the bottom of the first inning.
- The Lords made it 2-0 in the third on a fielder's choice RBI groundout by first baseman Alex Gow. 
- Senior designated hitter Jack Kingman got the Shoremen on the board in the fourth as he produced a two-out RBI single to score senior left fielder Max Ruvo (walk, stolen base). 
- Kenyon widened their lead to 6-1 after scoring four runs on four hits and an error in the bottom of the fourth. Catcher Andrew Rabinowitz produced a two-run single to highlight the frame.
- Washington exploded for eight runs on five hits and four walks in the top of the sixth to grab a 9-6 lead. Senior third baseman Joe Curtin plated the first two runs with a single, freshman second baseman Erik Risnychok drew a bases loaded walk, sophomore catcher Nick Tamberino registered an RBI on a fielder's choice, freshman center fielder Cael Magill lined an RBI single, senior right fielder Chris Baker smack a two-run triple down the first base line, and Ruvo recorded an RBI single.
- The Lords scored twice on two hits and an error in the bottom of the sixth to close within a run. 
- Senior right-hander Alex Bendzlowicz came in to record the final four outs to notch the save.

For the Shoremen
Hitting
- Curtin finished 3-for-3 and drove in a pair of runs.
- Ruvo went 2-for-3, scored twice, walked, and drove in a run.
- Baker went 1-for-4 with 2 RBI and had the team's only extra-base hit (3B)

Pitching
- Sophomore lefty Izaiah Santiago (2 walks, 2 hits) made the start and allowed just one earned run over 3.0 innings.
- Junior righty Jay Nesson (2 walks, strikeout) was awarded his first win after yielding one earned run in 1.2 innings.
- Bendzlowicz (2 strike outs) picked up his first save of the season after retiring all four of the batters he faced.

For the Lords
Hitting
- Meister went 2-for-4 with 2 RBI
- Rabinowitz was 1-for-2, drove in a pair and walked twice
Pitching
- Starter Frank Lynch allowed four earned runs on five hits over 5.0 innings. He walked four and fanned three.
- Hopper Rowe took the loss after yielding three earned runs without recording a single out.

Game Two: Washington College 5, Kenyon 4, 7 innings
How It Happened
-Kenyon jumped out on top in the top of the first on an RBI groundout by Ryan Beach-Verhey.
-The Lords scored three more in the fifth on three hits and an error. Malcom Gaynor produced a pair of runs on a two-out single and Beach-Verhey added an RBI single.
- The Shoremen evened the game with four runs on four hits in the bottom of the fifth. Senior second baseman Brandon Hoffman (single) scored on a triple to right field by freshman catcher Mike Bukowski. Freshman center fielder Magill then followed with an RBI single. Ruvo would later come up big as he smoked a two-run double with two outs to plate sophomore designated hitter Danny Sheeler (HBP) and Magill.
- Washington won the game in walk-off fashion in the bottom of the seventh. Magill was hit by a pitch to open the frame. Baker then singled to put runners on first and second. Sheeler followed with a sacrifice bunt to move the runners over. Ruvo was then intentionally walked to load the bases for Curtin, who ended the game with a single to right field.

For the Shoremen
Hitting
- Magill went 2-for-3, scored twice, and drove in a run.
- Hoffman finished 2-for-3 with a run scored.
- Ruvo was 1-for-1 (2B) with 2 RBI, scored twice and recorded a stolen base.
Pitching
-Freshman right-hander Alex Martin (3 strike outs, walk) started and allowed two earned runs on two hits over 4.1 innings.
-Senior right-handers Nick Brauer and Michael Roseman (win, 1-1) pitched scoreless innings.

For the Lords
Hitting
- Gaynor went 2-for-4 (2B) and drove in two runs.
- Beach-Verhey recorded two RBI.
Pitching
- Zach Elsway went the distance and suffered the loss as he allowed five earned runs, four walks and eight hits.

Up Next
The Shoremen will take on Kenyon on Thursday at 12:30 p.m.