In their third game of the RussMatt Central Florida Invitational Tournament, the BG baseball team picked up their second win against Butler Monday by a score of 3-1.
Kevin Leady got the start for the Falcons and was masterful all game. His only blemish came in the first inning, as he gave up a two-out single to score a run. He went eight innings, giving up six hits and one walk, while striking out eight.
BG tied the game in the second inning, as T.J. Blanton had an RBI double with two outs to score Patrick Marting from first base.
Bowling Green native Matt Vannett had RBI doubles in the sixth and eighth innings to give the Falcons the lead and an insurance run.
Ross Gerdeman picked up his first career save, retiring three batters in a row after giving up a leadoff single to begin the ninth.
The Falcons play their fourth game of the tournament on Tuesday evening against Sacred Heart University.
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