NEW ORLEANS –
Grant Edwards bounced back from a rocky first inning and
Ryan Delorbe threw four shutout innings in relief but the UIW Cardinals made a pair of early runs hold as they defeated the New Orleans Privateers 2-0 on Friday night at Maestri Field.
The first four Cardinals reached base in the top of the first. Cameron Caley singled through the left side to lead off. After Grant Randall was hit by a pitch, Dalton Beck hit one of two doubles on the night to drive in the first run. Three batters later, Sterling Sutcliffe dumped a single into right field that scored the second run of the opening frame.
Edwards used one of two double plays behind him to get out of the jam without any further damage incurred. From then on, Edwards allowed four hits over the next four innings and struck out eight. He had nine total strikeouts in five innings on the mound.
The Privateers began their night at the plate when
Issac Williams lined a single to center. However, Josh Salinas kept the traffic minimal throughout the night as he allowed just three hits. Only once did a Privateer advance into scoring position on the game. That was when
Bryce Calloway singled in the fourth and stole second later in the frame.
Salinas came back out to finish the game and he had to get through
Victor Castillo,
Mitchell Sanford and
Miguel Useche. But it was Salinas who won the night as he needed just seven pitches to close the door.
It was the first time the Privateers were shut out in a Southland game since the opening round of the Southland Tournament against McNeese on May 26, 2021.
INSIDE THE BOX
Edwards threw 102 pitches on the night as he fought through five innings. He struck out nine batters, which was a new season high. Calloway went 2-for-3 with a stolen base. Useche and Williams each drew a walk. Delorbe struck out two batters in his four innings on the mound.
Salinas moved to 3-0 after a 105-pitch complete game with 10 strikeouts. Beck had two doubles. Randall, Sutcliffe and Tony DeJesus each had two hits.
NEXT UP
The series winner will be determined on Saturday with a 2 p.m. first pitch.
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For 54 seasons, Privateer student-athletes have had the unique experience of wearing New Orleans across their chests. Like the city itself, our sports teams have been fueled by resiliency, grit, and the unquenchable desire to win. Our city also houses the nation's biggest celebration each year. And much like a Mardi Gras parade krewe, we are tethered to our community through pride, tradition, a culture of acceptance, and finally our commitment to show that New Orleans is a world-class city to live, learn, play and work. We invite you to become more involved with the only University that truly represents New Orleans all day, every day. Join #NOLAsTeam, We Are Your Krewe!
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