Simpson University baseball fell in both games with Menlo College, 16-7, 2-1. Menlo, who was previously ranked 9th in nation before the new NAIA Coaches Poll, came into this matchup losing 5 out of its last 6 games. The Oaks bats woke up right away in game 1. Menlo scored in every inning except for the 2nd and the 8th inning. In the span from 3rd through the 6th inning, the Oaks scored a combined 12 runs.

In game 2, Colin Bovee pitched extremely well despite picking up the loss in a quality start. Jared Bertotti picked up two hits and recorded Simpson's only RBI of the game. Nick Quejado and Dalton Maxwell each knocked in a run for the Oaks.

NOTABLE STATS:
The 16 runs allowed in game one is tied for the most this season.
Simpson's pitching staff combined for nine strikeouts in game one.
The Red Hawks reached base via the base on balls 8 times in game one, tied for the second most this season.
Colin Bovee's six inning outing ends his three game winning streak, all of which he came out of the bullpen for.

UP NEXT:
The Red Hawks come home and return to Cal Pac play with a series against Providence Christian beginning Friday April 21st at 3 pm out at Tiger Field.