ELON, NC – Elon defeated Marist 13-6 in Saturday’s doubleheader opener, then lost to the Red Foxes 6-4 in the nightcap at Latham Park.

In the first game, Phoenix reliever Braeden Baldwin (1-0) faced two batters in the sixth inning to earn the victory. The freshman lefty stepped in for starter Matt Garner, who scattered three runs on nine hits in five and 1/3 innings while walking two and fanning four.

Chuck Bechtel (0-1) was charged with the game one loss, surrendering three earned runs on three hits in the contest’s first five and 1/3 innings. He also logged four bases on balls and one K.

In the second game, Chris Tracz (1-0) allowed three earned runs on five hits in five and 1/3 innings for the Red Foxes. He also walked two and fanned six before Chris Homer (one hit, two Ks) pitched the final frame and 2/3 of the seven-inning nightcap to earn a save.

Justin Weeks (0-1) was billed with the game two setback, giving up two runs – neither earned – in four and 2/3 innings. He only surrendered one hit and one walk while striking out two. The Red Foxes only earned one of their six runs in the nightcap as the Phoenix committed two errors to Marist’s one.

For the two games combined, Jason Tuttle (5-for-9, three runs, three RBI, HR), Brian Ingram (4-for-7, four runs, RBI, two doubles, SB, BB) and Jim Swenson (3-for-6, run, five RBI, HR, SF, BB) led the charge for Elon. The Red Foxes were paced by Anthony Bocchino (5-for-8, two runs, RBI, two doubles, SB) and Joey Salazar (2-for-8, three runs, RBI).

Tuttle’s two-run homer in game one’s sixth inning marked his first collegiate dinger in his four-year career for the Phoenix. The senior centerfielder’s blast occurred in his 579th career at-bat.

After the doubleheader, Elon drops to 2-3 and Marist opens its season at 1-1. The two teams meet again at 1 p.m. Sunday at Latham Park.

Game One Box Score

Game Two Box Score

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