March 5, 2010

Box Score

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - Fairleigh Dickinson scored six runs with two outs in the top of the eighth to claim a 12-10 come-from-behind victory over Saint Louis Friday afternoon in the Buckeye (Ohio State) Invitational in Port Charlotte, Fla.

The Billikens dip to 4-5 on the season, while the Knights move to 1-3. SLU is back in action tomorrow when it faces nationally ranked Ohio State in a doubleheader beginning at noon (CT).

The Billikens fell behind 4-0 after two innings but rallied to take an 8-4 lead through five. SLU was up 10-6 through seven, but Fairleigh Dickinson's Brian Dillon smashed a grand slam in the top of the eighth to help vault the Knights to their first victory of the year.

Ben Braaten was 2-for-5 with a double and three runs driven in.

J.D. Dunn was 2-for-5 with a double and two RBIs, while Danny Brock had two doubles and an RBI, and Michael McKean registered his first collegiate hit after drawing the start in left.

SLU starter Alex Alemann lasted seven innings and allowed six runs (five earned) on six hits. He struck out four. Jim Foster was charged with the loss.

A complete box score will be posted on SLUBillikens.com early next week.

FDU 310 000 260 - 12 8 0
SLU 005 120 200 - 10 13 3