Durham, Humber split opening doubleheader
RHP Dylan Perego, a former Brock Badger, threw six innings allowing one run as his Humber Hawks fell 1-0 to the Durham Lords
Sep 09, 2017
HAWKS SECURE SPLIT TO OPEN SEASON IN OSHAWA VS DURHAM
Game 1
Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
HUMBER 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
DURHAM 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 1
Game 2
Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
HUMBER 1 0 0 1 0 3 3 8 13 0
DURHAM 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 6 1
By Tyler Milton
Humber College
OSHAWA, Ont. _ On a beautiful day the Humber Hawks opened their 2017 OCAA schedule on the road in Oshawa against the Durham Lords. The Hawks split their double header, losing Game 1 1-0, and rebounding in Game 2 with an 8-2 victory.
The Games
In Game 1, it was the definition of a “pitcher’s duel.” The Hawks started RHP Dylan Perego. Perego threw a complete game, working six innings, allowing one run on four hits, two walks while striking out three. Unfortunately for Perego and the Hawks, the bats couldn’t get anything going against Durham left-hander Alec Brown who held the Hawks bats to only four hits over his seven innings of work. The game was scoreless until the bottom of the sixth. The Lords got runners on early which led to a-fly ball by first-year player Ryan Bothwell. Hawks lose game one 1-0.
Game 2 saw the Hawks strike early off Durham left-hander Brodie Harkness. The Hawks scored a run in the top of the first on Max Elofson’s RBI single scoring Justin Marra from third. From there another veteran for the Hawks, Brendan Lyons limited the Lords offense to two runs over his 5 1/3 innings. The offense for the Hawks would pick up a run in the fourth and three runs in both the sixth and seventh innings. Lefty Jacob Linhares, came in to secure his first save of the year and more importantly the win for the Hawks. Offensive standouts include; Keegan Murphy (2-for-5, 3 RBIs), Andrew Thomson (2-for-4 with a double), Brandon Costa (3-4 with an RBI).
International flavour
First year Hawks Max Elofson (Minnesota) and Masaru Ogasawara (Japan) both collected their first hits as a Hawks and both played a crucial role in securing the game two victory. Elofson, went 1-for-4 in the game and Ogasawara tallied a hit and sacrifice bunt in his four plate appearances.
Hawk Notes
Dennis Dei Baning, Jacob Linhares, Masaru Ogasawara and Max Elofson all made their Hawks Debut on Saturday
Hawks improve to 6-4 at Kinsmen Stadium
What’s next for the Hawks?
Next weekend the Hawks host both Fanshawe College and St. Clair College in double header action. On Saturday, reigning OCAA gold medalist St. Clair College take on the Hawks, while on Sunday the OCAA silver medalist and reigning CCAA champions Fanshawe Falcons come to town. Games will be hosted at Connervale Park with first pitches coming at 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm. The Fanshawe match-up will be streamed live on HSN - Hawks Sports Network: