LBCC Splits Again

The Linn-Benton Roadrunners once again split a double-header Tuesday with I-5 rival Lane Community College. The split was the fifth straight for the host Roadrunners, who moved to 11-11 overall and 5-5 in the division with the win and loss.

Pitcher Sam Paterson throws the first pitch of the game 4/12/2011

Game 1: Linn-Benton 6, Lane 3

LB upended the Titans in the first game behind Kellen Sparkes bat and Sam Paterson's arm. Sparkes, a freshman from Corvallis, recorded three hits, an RBI and one run scored to ignite the Roadrunners offense. While Sparkes was leading the offense Paterson (pictured left) was doing a superb job on the mound. He struck out just three but held Lane to just three runs in seven innings of work to pick up his third win of the season.

Coach Greg Hawk said of the victory, "Sam threw well and got great relief help in the first game against Lane."


Game 2: Lane 4, Linn-Benton 0


Lane's Nick Phillips pitched a near perfect game in the night cap to lead the Titans to the win. Phillips threw a complete game one-hitter as the Roadrunners did not help themselves by committing four errors. Sophomore pitcher Mackie Unruh got the loss to fall to 0-4 on the season for LBCC.

"Phillips threw a great game and we committed too many errors to get the win in the second game," Hawk said.

The Roadrunners will be back at home to take on Mt. Hood in a double-header Saturday April 16th.