MARYVILLE, Mo. --Junior Kaden Doan collected four hits, but Missouri Western Baseball fell to Northwest Missouri 12-4 on Saturday.

Sophomore Lynden Bruegman (0-2) started and took the loss on the mound for Missouri Western. Senior Chris Mazzini was a bright spot out of the bullpen, going three shutout innings without allowing a hit, walking none and striking out four.

In addition to his four hits, Doan had three doubles to lead the Griffons. Senior Jared Munk compiled a noteworthy day at the dish as well, going 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Trailing 3-0, the Griffons first put runs on the board in the third inning. Missouri Western State got an RBI single from senior Ryan Koval, scoring Doan from first base.

The Griffons deficit grew to 10-1 before their offense got back on the scoreboard, cutting into that deficit in the eighth inning. Missouri Western State picked up two runs in the frame, the big hit being an RBI double from Munk, which brought the score to 10-3 in favor of the Bearcats.

Northwest Missouri State built their lead to 12-3 before the Missouri Western State offense got back to work, reducing that lead to 12-4 in the ninth. The ballgame ended with that ninth inning rally falling short.

GAME NOTES
» Doan put together a four-hit day for the Griffons.
» The Griffons got a power surge from Doan, who contributed three extra base knocks.
» Missouri Western State's highest scoring inning was the eighth, when it pushed two runs across.
» The Griffons out-hit the Bearcats at an 11-8 clip.
» Missouri Western State pitchers faced 42 Northwest Missouri State hitters in the game, allowing five ground balls and 10 fly balls while striking out six.
» Doan led the Griffons at the plate, going 4-for-5 with three doubles.
» Northwest Missouri State was led offensively by sophomore Trey Morris, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI.
» Sophomore Casey Stalzer led the Bearcats pitching staff, throwing six innings of one-run ball.