DAYTON – The University of Dayton baseball team won 12-5 in the first game of the series against Maine.

The Black Bears struck first with a home run in the first inning, but Dayton pulled out in front with a seven-run third inning.

A double by Danny MacDougall tied the game, with Colin Lynch tacking on runs with a two-RBI single. Jason Bello singled, scoring another run for a 4-1 game. Bobby Stang ended scoring with a shot to left center, clearing the bases and giving the FlyBoys a 7-1 lead.

In the bottom of the fifth, Dyrenson Wouters hit a double down the left field line, allowing three runs to cross the plate. With Wouters on third, MacDougall hit a double to center field, pushing Dayton's lead to double-digits.

Maine hit three home runs to cut the Flyers' lead, but Dayton kept out in front for the win.

BY THE NUMBERS
.750 – Batting average for Wouters, the highest average for UD

3 – Players with three RBIs: MacDougall, Stang and Wouters

7 – Innings pitched for Sawyer Jensen, his most as a FlyBoy

2 – Stolen bases for Dayton, one for MacDougall and one for Grayson Carpenter

2 – Doubles for both MacDougall and Wouters

UP NEXT
The series will continue on Saturday, March 7 at 3 p.m.

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