Liles K's as well. Damn.

Easter enters for Royalty after a solid outing.

6-2 Hawks in the 7th.

2 up, 2 down for Easter. We're 7 outs away from the win.

Back to back 2-out walks surrendered by Easter. Now Ryne Ogren, Elon's best hitter, steps in.

Strike 3!!

Still 6-2, top 8th. Easter remains in to start the inning.

2 up, 2 down once again this inning. 4 outs away!

Strike 3! Bottom 8th, still 6-2 Hawks!

Easter has 4 K's in his 2 innings of work.

Might as well leave him in to pitch the 9th. He wouldn't be available the rest of the weekend, but the entire rest of our pen would be rested.

Top 9th, 6-2. 3 more outs to a series opening win. Easter indeed staying in to try to get the save!

Bottom of the lineup due up for Elon. They'll lead off with a pinch hitter.

Easter allows a leadoff single. And immediately Clark Cota starts getting loose.

Popped up bunt for 1 out!

Base hit. 2 on, 1 out for the top of the order. Might be Cota time...

After a lengthy AB, Easter gives up another walk. Cota entering the game with the bases loaded and 1 out.

This will be a save situation for Cota, going for his 9th of the season.

Cota induces a pop-up, infield fly rule, 2 down!

Ogren at the plate now.

3-run double by Ogren. 6-5.

Fly out ends it. Hawks win 6-5! Phew!

Thread undefeated at the point but I'm not sure if I have to track down another black cat at this point. Please advise! I'm going to just leave it alone right now as we're winning but it was close and we burned Easter maybe Cota. Hawks have to swing the bats tomorrow!