Lehigh University
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Lehigh rolls past Moravian in record-setting win
3/30/2006 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
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Campbell got his day started with a two-run double to left-center in the bottom of the first as the Mountain Hawks built a 5-0 lead in the opening frame. He added an RBI on a fourth inning ground out to make the score 8-2 in favor of the home team.
An inning later, Campbell ripped his first collegiate home run – a three-run shot to left-center – as part of an eight-run fifth inning that put the game well out of reach.
Lehigh third baseman Matt Geiger also did his part, going four-for-five with a double and four runs scored.
On the afternoon, Lehigh pounded out 27 hits – the most in a game by a Lehigh team since the Mountain Hawks registered 27 in a win at
On the mound, the Mountain Hawks ran out ten pitchers on the day. Sophomore Billy Alec pitched a one-two-three top of the first and was credited with the win, improving his record to 2-1 on the season.
Moravian second baseman John Bisco was 2-for-3 with a run batted in.
Thursday’s Lehigh win over its cross-town rival marked the end of a nine-game home stand that saw the Mountain Hawks post a 3-6 record.
Lehigh begins Patriot League play on Saturday with a four-game series at Bucknell. Action gets underway at Depew Field with a doubleheader beginning at noon.
