OTTAWA, Kan. – The Ottawa University baseball team fell 11-1 to York University in eight innings on Friday afternoon at Alumni Park. The Braves left 13 on base.

York took the 1-0 lead over the Braves in the top of the first inning. The Panthers scored four runs in the top of the fourth, increasing their lead to 5-0.

The Braves cut into the York lead in the bottom of the fourth. Dylan Garcia doubled to left and then moved to third on a ground out by Branden Franz. Pedro Astacio singled up the middle, scoring Garcia and OU was down 5-1.

York responded by scoring three runs in the top of the sixth, one in the seventh, and two in the eighth to take an 11-1 lead. The Braves were not able to extend the game in the bottom of the eighth and York took the 11-1 victory.

Inside the Box Score

• Anthony Soria had three hits in four at bats.
• Cole Broughton was 2-for-5 at the plate.
• Zack Melendez pitched five innings, striking out nine.

Who is Next
Ottawa (22-19, 15-12) finishes its series with York on Saturday, April 13 at Alumni Park. Game one of the double header is scheduled for 12:00 p.m.