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HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State ran its win streak to six games on Saturday with a 3-2 win over Missouri Western at Larks Park. FHSU led 2-0 through four inning, but saw MWSU even the count with runs in the fifth and sixth. A Derek Woolwine 2-out RBI single put the Tigers in front in the seventh and Brandon Chavez made the lead hold up with a 2-inning save.
The Tigers scored first in the second when a single and a walk set up an RBI single by Cesar Saavedra. In the fourth inning, the lead moved to 2-0 when a walk led to an RBI single by Tony Moore.
The Griffons used small ball to put their first run on the board in the fifth on an RBI single by Carson Shear. A pair of bunt singles set up the opportunity. The Griffons picked up their second run in the sixth when a throwing error allowed another run to cross.
Isaiah Ural singled, stole a base, and advanced to third on a groundout in the seventh. That set up the go-ahead single by Woolwine to left center field.
After a leadoff walk by the Griffons in the eighth, Chavez entered to shut the door. He allowed just one hit over his two innings of work and struck out one to record his fifth save of the season. Kaleb Carpenter bridged the gap from starter Cade Flaherty and picked up the win in just one inning of work. He struck out two. Flaherty pitched the first 6.0 innings, allowing two runs (one earned) on eight hits with a walk and six strikeouts.
Logan Winkelman and Lou Levy both threw 4.0 innings for the Griffons. Levy, the reliever, gave up the go-ahead run in the seventh and took the loss. He allowed just two hits and struck out two. The starter Winkelman allowed five hits and recorded four strikeouts.
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Already with the series win in hand, Fort Hays State looks for a sweep of the 3-game series with Missouri Western on Sunday. Game time is set for 12 p.m. at Larks Park.