FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 3-8-05

College Baseball: AASU 12, No. 22 Wayne State (Neb.) 2

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Rob Recuenco's bases-loaded two-run single snapped a 2-all tie and helped the Armstrong Atlantic State baseball squad pick up an 11-2 win over No. 22-ranked Wayne State on Tuesday evening in 2005 Savannah Invitational action at Historic Grayson Stadium.

The Pirates (15-1) trailed, 2-1, entering the bottom of the fourth inning, but AASU started a two-out rally as Miguel Donate and Devon Franklin drew walks, then Brandon Nunez hit an RBI single to tie the game at 2-all. An error by Wayne State shortstop Danny Benge loaded the bases, then Recuenco hit a 3-2 pitch back through the box to drive in two runs, giving the Pirates the lead for good.

Jon Troop (6-0) went five innings, giving up five hits and two runs to pick up the win for the Pirates, while Wayne State starter B.J. Wierzbicki (1-1) took the loss for the Wildcats (7-4), giving up seven runs - two earned - and six hits in 4 2/3 innings pitched. Wildcat fielders had a tough night, committing six errors in the contest.

Sean Hotzak led all players with three hits on the night, including two doubles, while Brandon Nunez and Miguel Donate each launched solo home runs for the Pirates. Wayne State was led offensively by Mike Sorensen's two hits.

AASU returns to action on Wednesday evening as the Pirates host Bellarmine (Ky.) at 6:00 p.m. in continuing 2005 Savannah Invitational action at Historic Grayson Stadium.

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