Fort Hays State snapped its seven-game losing streak on Friday afternoon (Mar. 16) with a 4-2 win at Lincoln in Jefferson City, Mo. Strong pitching performances from Shawn Lewick and Brett Macari helped the Tigers improve to 3-10 overall and 2-7 in the MIAA.

Shawn Lewick turned in another strong start on the mound for FHSU, going 7.0 innings for the win. He scattered five hits and allowed just one run, while striking out two and walking two.

Brett Macari entered in the eighth after reliever Casey Pierce hit the first batter he faced. Macari worked around the leadoff runner scoring to preserve the lead. After allowing a double in the eighth, he retired the last five batters of the game for his first save of the season.

Ryan Busboom was key for the Tiger offense, picking up an RBI single in the first inning to give FHSU an early 1-0 lead. He hit a solo home run later in the seventh to push the FHSU lead to 3-0. That would be the decisive run in the game. Chris Santoscoy gave FHSU insurance in the eighth with an RBI single, giving FHSU a three-run lead once again at 4-1.

The four-game series at Lincoln continues on Saturday with a doubleheader at 1pm.

– FHSU Sports Information –