Lancaster, PA-- The St. Mary's College of Maryland Baseball Team (6-6) made the trip North to Pennsylvania for a Sunday United East Conference Doubleheader against the Lancaster Bible College Chargers (2-14). The Seahawks were able to earn a sweep on the day, winning 10-2 and 12-4 to improve to 4-1 in conference play. 

How It Happened (Game 1)

• The Seahawks wasted no time getting on the board, beginning the game with two runs in the top of the first inning. Cole Tarleton continued his hot streak in a big way in his first at bat, sending a ball over the fence for a two run shot and his first homerun of the season. St. Mary's added two more runs in the top of the second thanks to a Chase O'Dell RBI triple and a George Berbakos RBI single. The Seahawks carried their 4-0 lead into the middle innings. 

• Thanks to a couple of Charger errors, the Seahawks were able to continue building their lead in the top of the fifth inning. Most notably in that stretch, Cole Tarleton connected on an RBI single, adding to the two RBIs he contributed earlier in the game. The Seahawks led 8-2 going into the final stretch of game one. 

• St. Mary's would put the finishing touches on a game one victory in the top of the sixth inning. Chase O'Dell made contact on a game-sealing two run homer to give the Seahawks a 10-2 advantage going into the final inning. The Chargers would be unable to rally and the Seahawks would cruise to a 10-2 victory. 

Inside the Box Score (Game 1)

• Chase O'Dell and Cole Tarleton each tallied their first home run of the year. O'Dell would finish with three RBIs off of two hits, while Tarleton came away with four RBIs and three hits.

• Ian Walters and George Berbakos both had nice outings at the plate, coming away with two hits a piece. 

• Erik Thomas would get the start and win on the mound.

How It Happened (Game 2) 

• The Seahawks would once again get off to a fast start and take an early 1-0 lead over the Chargers. Ian Adams would find his way home for the first tally of the day after a George Berbakos ground out. Trevor Smith would add another run for the Seahawks an inning later with an RBI double to give St. Mary's a 2-1 advantage going into the third inning.

• The third inning was a busy one for the Seahawks, as they built a commanding 5-1 lead over the Chargers. George Berbakos got the scoring with an RBi single that would allow Chase O'Dell to score. Cole Tarleton was next to round the bases for the Seahawks after Garrett Pullium grounded into a fielder's choice. George Berbakos finished the scoring off in the inning by reaching home after a Trevor Smith ground out.

• The momentum continued for the Seahawks in the top of the fourth, as they added an additional five runs to their total. George Berbakos and Garrett Pullium each had an RBI single in the inning. Pullium's single brought two runners home. Trevor Smith continued his great outing by sending home two runners as well after an RBI double. The Seahawks saw their lead grow to a 10-1 advantage. 

• The Chargers would try and fight back in the game, but the deficit proved to be too much to overcome. St. Mary's would also add two more insurance runs, thanks in large part to an Ian Walters RBI double. The Seahawks took game two by a final score of 12-4. 

Inside the Box Score (Game 2)

• Chase O'Dell, Cole Tarleton, Trevor Smith, Ian Walters, and George Berbakos all finished with two hits on the day. 

• Garret Pullium and Trevor Smith both finished with four RBIs.

• Tommy Brill would get the start and win on the mound. 

Up Next for the Seahawks

Mar. 27 | vs. Lancaster Bible College  | 3:00PM | Lancaster, PA

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