Schaumburg, Ill. – The Dominican University baseball team was back in action Sunday evening, when the Muskies came to Wintrust Field for a double header.

Game 1 Results:
Dominican: 6
Lakeland: 5

How it Happened:
-The Stars got on the board first in the game, with Junior CJ Kalekas hitting a 2 RBI single to center field.   
-Lakeland did not waste any time getting those runs back the following inning with 2 runs on 2 hits.
-Junior Michael Christopher had a big two out hit to center field that brought in the third run for DU.   
-Dominican made it three straight scoring inning with Sophomore Zach Helein hit an RBI single to right field.
-The Stars took a 4-2 lead into the fifth inning with starting pitcher Kalekas only allowing 2 hits. Kalekas went 6 innings only giving up the 2 runs.  
-Lakeland was able to tie the game up in the 7^th inning on 3 hits.
-DU was unable to score in the bottom of the 7^th inning, and the game went into extra innings.
-In the bottom of the 8^th Helein drew a bases loaded walk, that won the game for DU.

Shining Stars:
- Junior CJ Kalekas had a day offensively and on the hill. Hitting wise Kalekas went 4 for 5 with 2 RBI's and 2 runs scored. On the hill Kalekas pitched 6 innings only allowing 2 runs and picked up 6 strikeouts.
-Senior Matt Galdi went 2 for 3 with an RBI and a run scored.
-Sophomore Zach Helein went 1 for 4 with a walk and 2 RBI's
-Senior Anthony Nalbono went 2 for 3 with a run scored.
  
Leading the Way:
Hits: Kalekas (4) 
2B: Krecu, and Nalbono (1)
3B: Galdi (1)
RBI: Kalekas, and Helein  (2)
IP: Kalekas (6)
Ks: Kalekas (6)

Game 2 Results:
Dominican:
Lakeland:

How it Happened:
- Dominican carried the momentum from game one to the second with Senior Matt Galdi got the scoring going with a sacrifice fly to left field.
-The Stars added to their 1-0 lead in the second with Junior Ryan Schmidt hitting an RBI double to center field.
- DU continued to score in every inning by putting up a crooked inning in the 3^rd. Scoring got going with Sophomore Niko Krecu hitting an RBI single to center field. Galdi followed it up scoring on a wild pitch. Senior Anthony Nalbono continued the rally hitting a 2 RBI single to center field. Freshman Ty Phillips added the fifth run of the inning on an RBI single to left field.
-Dominican had a 7-0 lead at the end of the 3^rd inning.  
-Krecu grounded out to shortstop bringing in his second RBI of the day in the 4^th inning.
-In the bottom of the 6^th inning Freshman Alex Garcia collected 2 RBIs on a single to right field. Junior Ryan Schmidt brought in 2 more runs on a single to right field. Freshman Langdon Downing continue the hit parade with his first collegiate RBIs on a 2 run double to left field.  

Shining Stars:
-Senior Anthony Nalbono was huge part of the Stars offense going 4 for 4 with 2 RBIs and 3 runs scored.   
-Junior Ryan Schmidt went 2 for 4 with 3 RBIs and a run scored.   
-Junior CJ Kalekas continued his fantastic day going 1 for 3 with 2 walks and 4 runs scored.
-Senior Chris Kendziora started the game on the mound for the Stars going 5 scoreless inning with 3 strikeouts.
-Freshman Alex Garcia went 1 for 2 getting 2 RBIs and a run scored.
-Freshman Langdon Downing went 1 for 2 collecting 2 RBIs
 

Leading the Way:
Hits: Nalbono (4)
2B: Nalbono (2)
3B: Kalekas (1)
RBI: Schmidt (3)
SB: Kalekas (1)
IP: Kendziora (5)
Ks: Kendziora, and Shepherd (3)

What's Next:
The Dominican University baseball team will be back at Wintrust Field for their third straight home series, when the Stars host the Eagles of Benedictine University. First pitch of the double header will be at 1:00 p.m.


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