THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — California Lutheran University baseball scored four runs in the top of the seventh and held on in the ninth for a 5-3 come-from-behind victory against Piedmont on Thursday afternoon. Kyle Reuser delivered the crucial a 3-RBI double. 

With the Kingsmen down 2-0 heading into the sixth inning, the Kingsmen turned things around to put Piedmont on the ropes.

Nick Fusari singled with one out and advanced to second off a wild pitch. He was driven home by an RBI triple from Austin Carrillo as the Kingsmen cut the deficit in half. 

Zach Bullard started the seventh inning with a walk, Nolan Brooks was hit by a pitch and Gordon Richardson singled to load the bases. Reuser gave Cal Lutheran the lead as a bases-clearing double put his team up 4-2. The Kingsmen added one more run in the inning. 

Max Kendall started the game and went 4.1 innings. He struck out five batters and gave up just two hits, but the two earned runs. 

The Kingsmen relief pitchers continued to dominate. Tristan Dupont pitched the next 2.0 innings and struck out two and allowed one hit. 

Clay Rickerman went the next 1.2 innings and struck out one and Matt Campo got his third save of the year as he pitched the ninth. Campo gave up a hit and an earned run as the Kingsmen moved their record to 5-0. 

Richardson led the way with three hits and Reuser recorded the team-high three RBI. 

The Kingsmen continue their road trip with Birmingham Southern on Friday at 11 am PST. 

Box Score: CLU 5, PU 3
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Release by Ryan Jorgenson, Sports Information Director