Wayne State University’s baseball team achieved a double victory against Roosevelt University on a chilly Friday at Harwell Field. The Warriors moved to a 4-1 record in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) following these wins, while Roosevelt fell to 1-9 in the conference.
The first game ended dramatically as Wayne State clinched a 3-2 win. Drew Hill started the decisive ninth inning with a single, and Gabe Zeldes, who pinch ran for him, ultimately scored the winning run. Will DeMasse pitched six and one-third innings without a decision, while Ethan Getting secured the win with five outs. Nick Baker also contributed a scoreless inning from the bullpen.
In the second game, the Warriors overcame an early deficit to win 6-1. After Roosevelt scored in the second inning, Wayne State responded with six runs, including a critical two-run single by Noah Murciano. Gabe Nazelli completed the game for Wayne State, marking his first career complete game and the team’s first of the season.
The teams will meet again for the series’ third game at 2 p.m. on Saturday.
