HUNTINGTON, W.Va. --The Oakland Golden Grizzlies took a 10-9 lead into the ninth inning, but could not hold on and fell 13-10 to the Marshall Thundering Herd Saturday.

Ben Paugh (0-0) took the loss on the mound for Oakland (2-7).

Senior Seth Tucker led the way offensively for the Golden Grizzlies, going 4-for-5 in the ballgame with a double, a home run, a walk and an RBI. Ian Cleary compiled a standout day at the plate as well, going 1-for-2 with a home run, a walk and four RBIs. Thomas Green also chipped in, going 1-for-3 for Oakland with a home run, two walks and an RBI.

Game two of the doubleheader is in the ninth inning, with Oakland leading 10-4 but was paused due to darkness. The last inning will be played at 11 a.m. tomorrow.

HOW IT HAPPENED
The Golden Grizzlies lost despite scoring in six different innings in the ballgame, last holding the lead in the ninth inning at 10-9. Oakland's biggest output came in its four-run eighth inning. The Golden Grizzlies got a grand slam from Cleary off junior Cole Agemy to cash in their four runs in the frame.

GAME NOTES
» Tucker compiled a four-hit day for the Golden Grizzlies.
» Oakland's power output was led by Tucker, who compiled two extra base hits in the ballgame.
» Cleary drove in four runs for the Golden Grizzlies.
» Oakland's highest scoring inning was the eighth, when it pushed four runs across.
» The Golden Grizzlies took Marshall pitchers deep three times on Saturday.
» Oakland went 5-for-12 (.417) with runners in scoring position.
» Oakland pitchers faced 50 Marshall hitters in the game, allowing nine ground balls and eight fly balls while striking out seven.
» The Golden Grizzlies drew eight walks from Marshall pitching.
» Tucker led the Golden Grizzlies at the plate, going 4-for-5 with a double, a home run and an RBI.
» Marshall was led offensively by sophomore Ryan Leitch, who went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a home run and four RBIs.
» Senior Raymond Pacella led the Thundering Herd pitching staff, throwing four innings of two-run ball.