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Baseball gets swept in opening weekend

The baseball team’s chance to spoil the Division I debut of Cal Baptist University went up in smoke this weekend with a sweep at the hands of the Lancers in Riverside, California.

Playing a pair of doubleheaders Saturday and Sunday, the Huskies start the season 0-4 for the first time since 2016.

Sophomore infielder Connor Montgomery found success from the batters box, picking up a pair of home runs in the four games. Junior infielder Tommy Szczasny displayed plate discipline, hitting only 2-for-12 but reaching base on four walks.

Saturday Afternoon-Lancers 8, Huskies 4

Sophomore pitcher Michael Lasiewicz struggled early, allowing the Lancers to load the bases with no outs in the bottom of the first.