TUCSON, ARIZ.--On Friday, the Hamline University baseball team fell to Wesleyan (Conn.) by a score of 14-6 in a non-conference baseball game at the Kino Complex in Tucson, Arizona.

The Pipers fall to 5-11, while the Cardinals imrpove to 5-7.

Wesleyan 14, Hamline 6

Hamline opened the game strong with a two-run first inning. Ryan Burley and Tyler Johnson reached base, and Finn Melchior delivered a crucial single to right center, driving in both runners to tie the score at 2-2.

In the third inning, the Pipers added another run to their tally. Caden Erickson walked and then stole second, setting the stage for Finn Melchior, who continued his productive day with a double to right center, allowing Erickson to score, bringing the score to 4-3 in favor of the Cardinals.

After a quiet stretch, Hamline mounted a late rally in the ninth inning. Caden Erickson led off with a single, Finn Melchior was hit by a pitch, and Kyle Vanek singled to shortstop, driving in Erickson. Later, Ryan Slade grounded out but managed to bring in another run, and Jacob Barmore capped the inning with an RBI single, scoring Vanek, which brought Hamline's total to six runs. 

Despite their efforts, the Pipers fell short with a final score of 14-6, as the Cardinals' seven-run fifth inning and three-run ninth proved decisive.

Caden Erickson led Hamline with a standout performance, contributing three hits, two runs, and one stolen base. Finn Melchior drove in three runs and recorded three hits, including a double. Jacob Barmore also made a significant impact with three hits, one double, and one RBI. On the mound, Hans Christensen V pitched 4 1/3 innings with five strikeouts and allowed six earned runs. 

Dalton Maxwell faced five batters without recording an out, surrendering four hits and three earned runs. Cameron Hickox provided 1 2/3 innings of relief, striking out two and allowing just one hit. Bentley Casey threw two innings and allowed three earned runs on four hits with two walks and two strikeouts. Sabastian Teague pitched a single inning, striking out three while allowing one hit and no runs, ending with a WHIP of 1.00.

Ernie Little emerged as a key player with a notable performance, driving in five runs during a single game. James Marsden showed his dual capabilities by contributing significantly both as a hitter and a pitcher. He scored three runs and secured a double while maintaining a pitching WHIP of 1.00 over one inning, allowing only one hit and striking out one batter. Luke LaSaracin also made an impact on the offensive end, scoring three runs. William Moore demonstrated proficiency at the plate with two hits and one RBI. Jale Acker contributed both offensively and defensively, driving in two runs with a double and successfully catching a base stealer, enhancing his team's defensive efforts.