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BOXSCORE March 24, 2002

Lewis Wins Series Rubber Game

         The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars fell short in their final game of a three-game home series against Lewis, falling to the Flyers 6-1.
         The Cougars, 14-10 and 3-3 in Great Lakes Valley Conference play, were stifled by Lewis pitcher Matt Petrusek and Ryan Johnson. The duo scattered eight hits and struck out four.
         Lewis (13-8, 2-2 GLVC) led the game early on after scoring two runs in the first inning on a two-run single from Brian Fritzler.
         The Cougars scored their only run of the game in the second inning off an RBI double by junior Justin McBride (Troy/Triad). Lewis pulled away scoring once in each of the fourth, sixth, eight, and ninth innings.
         SIUE plays a doubleheader against Lincoln on Wednesday. Game time is 1 p.m. at Roy Lee Field.
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