The Licking County Settlers (1-2) and the Lexington Hustlers (1-2) both threatened with rallies, but it was the Licking County Settlers that eventually took advantage of them in a 3-2 win at Denison University.
Matt Smith racked up two RBIs on one hit for the Licking County Settlers. He singled in the first innings.
Charles Cooper pitched lights out for the Licking County Settlers. The Lexington Hustlers managed just one hit off of Cooper, who allowed no earned runs, walked two and struck out two during his 3 1/3 innings of work.
Nick Land recorded his first win of the year for the Licking County Settlers. Land struck out none, walked none and gave up no hits.
Blake Oyler took the loss for the Lexington Hustlers. He lasted just 2 2/3 innings, walked two, struck out three, and allowed one run.