Senior pitcher Drew Nonnemacher threw a gem, shutting out the Defenders as he went all five innings. He gave up only three hits while striking out three and walking one. The Raider bats were alive and gave plenty of run support behind Nonnemacher. Sophomore Corey Van Gorp went 2-2 and scored twice while hitting a home run. Junior Steve Englund also belted a homer as he went 2-3 and drove in three runs. Freshman Davis Bloemendaal also contributed with a 2-3 performance at the dish.
On Saturday the Raiders came home with two wins over Dakota Wesleyan by the scores of 3-2 and 5-2.
In the front end of the doubleheader, sophomore Taylor Morris picked up his fourth win of the season, giving up two earned runs while striking out four in five innings of work. Junior Eddie Pantzlaff relieved him. At the plate, Morris helped his own cause by leading NW with two hits in three appearances. Juniors Mike Shields brought home two runs and and Englund knocked in an RBI to lead the scoring charge by the Raiders.
In the second game, freshman Ryan Brasser was on the mound. He picked up the win after going six innings and surrendering only two runs. He didn’t give out any free passes and struck out three. Pantzlaff was called on again and picked up the save to end the game. Junior Matt Negaard completed his job in the leadoff spot, going 2-3 and drawing a walk. The top of the order complimented each other well, with the first five spots in the lineup each scoring a run. In all, eight Raiders picked up a nine hits in the contest.
The Raiders will be in action next Saturday as they host Dordt for senior day.