The Tiffin University baseball team ran into a buzz saw on Friday afternoon, as Ashland starter Brandyn Sittinger punched out 14 over seven innings in a 4-1 victory.
The Eagles crossed the plate first, tacking three runs to the board in the top half of the 1st. The Dragon offense collected three hits over the first four innings, but couldn't crack the board. In the top of the 7th, Ashland added an insurance run, using a double to make it a 4-0 lead for the Eagles.
The Dragons made their threat in the bottom of the 7th, loading the bases with two walks and a Kurt Barbeau single. The lone Tiffin run came courtesy of Alec McCurry, earning a RBI the hard way with a hit by pitch. Sittinger was able to strand the bases loaded, dropping the Dragons 4-1.
Reliever Brady Ward had a brilliant outing, trekking through 4 2/3 innings, allowing four hits, one run, and struck out three. Alec McCurry was the bright spot in the batter's box, going 3 for 3 with a hit by pitch and a run batted in.
The second game of the twin bill was postponed due to incoming inclement weather. The series will resume on Sunday, with the Dragons and Eagles hitting the diamond at 1:00 pm.
