INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – After dropping the first game of a doubleheader, Grace Baseball fought back and earned a split at Marian on Thursday.
The Lancers (17-19, 4-10 Crossroads League) dropped the first game 4-0 before prevailing 4-2 in the second game.
Marian took game one thanks to a complete game shutout pitching from Matt Burleton. The Knights (14-21, 4-8 CL) benefitted from a big third inning offensively where they put three runs on the board. Grace's best scoring chance came in the top of the fourth inning, but Marian escaped the inning stranding a Grace runner on third.
Aaron Voirol pitched a complete game in the loss.
In game two, the tide shifted in favor of the Lancers. Cameron Maxwell led the charge with a two hit and two RBI performance.
The Lancers struck almost immediately thanks to an RBI flyout by Jamar Bray. The Lancers added to their lead thanks to a Maxwell single in the second inning.
The Lancers also tacked on a run in each of the fourth and sixth innings thanks to RBIs from Maxwell and Matt Warren
Grace took advantage of a solid outing by pitcher CJ Swartz. Swartz earned the win, pitching six solid innings, and Wesley Gensch slammed the door shut to earn the save in the 7th.  
Next up, the Lancers will travel down to Indianapolis on Saturday to face Marian once again for another doubleheader. First pitch is set for 1 p.m.