In the first game of a doubleheader, Oberlin rallied from an early deficit and got solid relief pitching out of the bullpen to preserve a 5-4 win over Wittenberg.

Avon’s Phil Brua celebrated his birthday by earning a four-out save for his fourth save of the season.

After the rocky first inning Western Reserve graduate Brandon Cantrill (2-1) settled down as he got through 4 1/3 innings to earn his second win of the season. Following the first inning, the Tigers managed just three hits off of the senior.

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