Dominant Pitching Leads Cougars to Doubleheader Sweep

FREDERICK, Md. – Frederick Community College Cougars swept a doubleheader over CCBC Catonsville Cardinals on Sunday afternoon in a key Region XX D2 matchup. FCC starting pitchers Brian Rourke and Colby Rudis each tossed a complete game to hold down a potent Cardinals offense.

GAME FACTS

• Game 1: FCC def. CCBC Catonsville, 5-1
• Game 2: FCC def. CCBC Catonsville, 5-3
• Records: FCC  21-7, 3-4 MD JUCO | CCBC Catonsville 8-12, 2-5 MD JUCO
• Location: Frederick, Maryland | Frederick Community College

GAME 1 INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• FCC starting pitcher Brian Rourke was lights out on the hill for FCC going the distance in the win over the Cardinals.
• The Cougars put a two spot on the board in the second frame to take the early lead over the Cardinals.
• Rourke: 7 IP, 6 H, 8 K, 2 BB, 1 ER
• Eric Dressler: 2-for-3, 2 RBI
• Brayden Lackey: 1-for-3, 2 RBI
• Nick Fuhrmann: 1-for-2, 1 RBI

GAME 2 INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• FCC starting pitcher Colby Rudis came out pounding the strike zone and earned his fourth victory in a row.
• The Cougars clawed their way back into the contest after falling behind early 2-0. FCC then took a 3-2 lead after four innings of play.
• The Cardinals tied the contest up 3-3 in the 5^th inning, however, the Cougars would tack on two runs in the bottom of the 6^th to secure the victory.
• Rudis: 7 IP, 6 H, 2K, 2 BB, 2 ER
• Brady Harju: 2-for-2, 2B, 2 RBI
• Brayden Lackey: 1-for-3, 2B, 2 RBI

NOTABLES 

• FCC RHP Brian Rourke improves to 5-1 on the season and is sporting a 1.91 ERA.
• FCC RHP Colby Rudis is now 4-1 on the hill and has won four straight, lowering his ERA to 2.13.

ON DECK

• The Cougars will host Hood College JV on Tuesday (4/4) afternoon in a single nine inning contest. First pitch is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. 

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