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 First game (nine innings): An excellent outing for Brandon Kaye, who went eight innings, allowed one run on two hits, didn't walk a batter (he hit one), and had a shutout until the eighth inning.
The Thunderbirds got all the runs they needed in the first inning, on an RBI single by CF Blake Carruthers, an RBI double by RF Sean Pisarski, and a sacrifice fly by C Greg Densem. The rest of the scoring was single runs in the third, fourth, and seventh innings, and two runs in the sixth. DH Nic Lendvoy finished 2-5 with a triple, two RBI, and two runs scored. SS Sammie Starr was also 2-5. Pisarski and LF Mike Elias were both 2-4 with a double and an RBI. Trevor Winsor got the loss for the Warriors.
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Second game (seven innings): The difference in a close ball game (the Warriors out-hit the Birds 7-6) was C Bob Foerster, who threw out three baserunners attempting to steal. The first one came in the second inning, and helped starter Mark Hardy get out of a jam. The Warriors left the bases loaded. The third one came in the sixth inning, when the Warriors scored their only run, on a fluke infield single by SS Jonathan Ramirez that hit reliever Shawn Hetherington; Foerster's successful throw to third meant only one runner on base, and only one run scored, instead of two.  The Warriors had the tying run at the plate with one out in the seventh inning, but Taylor King got two key strikeouts to end the game. King struck out three of the four batters he faced.
The Birds again scored the winning run in the first inning. SS Sammie Starr got a quick RBI set up by leadoff hitter 3B Keaton Briscoe, who reached on a single and stole second. Starr scored the winning run on a ground out by DH Mitch Grossell. The only other Thunderbird run came in the second inning on an RBI single by Foerster. Hardy went five innings, allowed four hits, struck out four, and got the win. King got his fourth save of the season. Warriors starter Nate Hiebert, who went five innings, got the loss.
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Despite the sweep, Ramirez had a good day for the Warriors. He got both of the Warriors' hits in the first game, and scored the only run. In the second game, he got two hits, and batted in the only run. He also made a jaw-dropping defensive play in the second game. DH Mitch Grossell hit a line drive over second base, and Ramirez made a leaping catch to rob Grossell of a hit and an RBI. Story from UBC Athletics site: Kaye's brilliant outing helps T-Birds complete sweep
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