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Golden Grizzlies Fall 6-4 to Centenary

May 14, 2009

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SHREVEPORT, La.> - Despite two hits apiece from seniors Justin Wilson and Andrew Stafford, the Oakland University baseball team (20-33, 9-17 Summit League) was unable to knock off the Centenary Gents (32-15, 15-8 Summit League), dropping a 6-4 decision on Thursday at Shehee Stadium.

After an RBI single by Stafford gave OU a 1-0 lead in the first inning, Centenary charged back, plating a run in the bottom of the frame. The Gents used a steal of home and a two-run homer in the fourth inning to push ahead 4-1, and then tacked on a single run in both the sixth and seventh innings to extend the gap to 6-1.

The Golden Grizzlies fought back in the ninth inning, as senior Taylor Traub reached on a leadoff error and was promptly doubled home by fellow senior Dan Ryan. Rob Merkle then stepped to the plate, delivering a two-run homer that cut the Centenary lead to 6-4. However, Centenary went to the bullpen, bringing in Justin Kraft, who shut down the Golden Grizzlies, allowing just a bunt single to Ryan Waldhart before closing out the game.

Sophomore Greg Welke suffered the loss, falling to 4-6 on the season after allowing six runs, all earned, on 10 hits in 7.0 innings of work. Sophomore Jake Arendsen tossed a hitless eighth in relief.

Oakland and Centenary will resume their four-game set with a Friday doubleheader at Shehee Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

Andrew Stafford

#2 Andrew Stafford

Infield
5' 10"
Senior
Justin Wilson

#4 Justin Wilson

Outfield
5' 11"
Senior
Taylor Traub

#9 Taylor Traub

First Base
6' 0"
Redshirt Senior
Rob Merkle

#15 Rob Merkle

Infield
6' 1"
Redshirt Senior
Ryan Waldhart

#20 Ryan Waldhart

Infield
5' 9"
Redshirt Sophomore
Dan Ryan

#27 Dan Ryan

Outfield
6' 1"
Senior
Jake Arendsen

#38 Jake Arendsen

LHP
6' 3"
Redshirt Sophomore
Greg Welke

#40 Greg Welke

RHP
6' 2"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Andrew Stafford

#2 Andrew Stafford

5' 10"
Senior
Infield
Justin Wilson

#4 Justin Wilson

5' 11"
Senior
Outfield
Taylor Traub

#9 Taylor Traub

6' 0"
Redshirt Senior
First Base
Rob Merkle

#15 Rob Merkle

6' 1"
Redshirt Senior
Infield
Ryan Waldhart

#20 Ryan Waldhart

5' 9"
Redshirt Sophomore
Infield
Dan Ryan

#27 Dan Ryan

6' 1"
Senior
Outfield
Jake Arendsen

#38 Jake Arendsen

6' 3"
Redshirt Sophomore
LHP
Greg Welke

#40 Greg Welke

6' 2"
Sophomore
RHP