Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 CARY, N.C. – Saint Augustine's University relied on strong pitching to defeat Bluefield State College 1-0 in the first game and 9-0 in the second game of a non-conference baseball doubleheader at USA Baseball Complex on Saturday, February 8, 2014.
The Falcons improved to 2-3 with the victories. The Blues fell to 0-3 overall.

Junior pitcher Bryan Rivera (Puerto Rico) limited the Blues to four hits while striking out seven in a seven-inning complete game for the victory. The Falcons scored what turned to be the game-winning run on an RBI triple by sophomore Jordan Wright (Hampton, VA) in the bottom of the third inning.

"The keys to the game were good pitching and good defense," said St. Aug Head Coach Charles Whitaker about the team's first win of the season.

Junior pitcher Jeremy Sandifer (Virginia Beach, VA) allowed only two hits and recorded eight strikeouts in five innings for the win. Junior pitcher Brock Holmes (Brunswick, NC) relieved Sandifer and finished off the Blues with three strikeouts in two innings.

Wright led the Falcons' offensive attack with three RBIs on 2-for-4 hitting in the second game. Sophomore Jason Baytop (Manchester, MD) was 2-for-4 with a stolen base and freshman Corey Fields (Upper Marlboro, MD) was 2-for-4.

"The keys to the game were good pitching and good hitting. Most importantly, we had timely hits with guys in scoring position," Whitaker said. "Fields had a great game behind the plate for a freshman."

The two teams face each other again Sunday, February 9 at USA Baseball Complex starting at 1 p.m. Admission is free.