BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Campbell got plenty of offense in a 13-7 game one victory over Stetson. However the Campbell bats cooled in game two as Stetson defeated Campbell 5-2. With the split Campbell now owns a 22-18 overall record, with a 6-13 mark in league play; meanwhile Stetson owns an 18-24 record and a 9-11 A-Sun record.

Campbell 13, Stetson 7 (DH Game 1)

Game one of Friday's twinbill started out as a pitchers duel as each team posted zeros on the board over the first three innings. However each team found its offensive stride when the fourth inning rolled around.

Stetson got on the board first with two runs in the top of the fourth. Nick Rickles scored the games first run when he scored thanks to a fielding error by Alex Aycoth (Sanford, Fla.). Stetson brought in its second run when Sean Emory singled, allowing Kyle Malsbetsch to score.

Campbell would answer right back with a four-run fourth inning. Zach Johnson (Smithfield, N.C.) got the inning started with a double down the left field line. Johnson came around to score on a Carlton Floyd (Riegelwood, N.C.) single. Carlton Floyd scored on a sacrifice fly by Kevin Nelson (Sunrise, Fla.). Floyd's run tied the game at 2-2, but Campbell wasn't done yet.

Ellis Lowe (San Diego, Calif.) reached on a fielding error by third baseman Sean Emory. The error allowed both Brian Gana (Richland, Wash.) and Chris Bangi (Jacksonville, Fla.) to score, giving the Camels a 4-2 lead.

Stetson posted a run in the top of the fifth and sixth inning, however Campbell responded with a six-run sixth inning. Bryan Braswell (Rocky Mount, N.C.) started the inning with a single through the left side. Kevin Nelson reached on an error, an error that allowed Nelson and Braswell to move to second and third respectively.

Chris Bangi singled up the middle, allowing both Braswell and Nelson to score, giving the Camels a 6-4 lead. Chris Bangi came in to score when Ellis Lowe singled up the middle. Alex Aycoth followed with a single and then Zach Johnson drew a walk. With the bases loaded, Matt Keen (Four Oaks, N.C.) doubled to center field, allowing Lowe and Aycoth to score, extending the lead to 9-4.

Campbell pushed one more run across when Matt Keen scored on a Bryan Braswell single. The run scored by Keen gave the Camels a 10-4 lead, one they would not relinquish.

Jeff Rydman (Gladstone, Mo.) started on the mound for the Camels against the Hatters. Rydman (4-0) was credited with the win after pitching seven innings, giving up nine hits while five runs came in to score (three earned). Rydman set a career best with eight strikeouts.

Campbell and Stetson each pushed across three runs over the final three innings, as Campbell won by a 13-7 margin.

Andy Mauldin (1-4) was credited with the loss after pitching just five innings, while giving up eight hits as seven Camels came in to score.

Dan Gardo (West Chester, Pa.) relieved Jeff Rydman at the start of the eighth inning. Gardo pitched the final two innings, allowing just two runs on two hits.

Campbell was led at the dish in game one by Zach Johnson and Matt Keen. Johnson finished 3-of-4 with two runs scored; meanwhile Keen was 2-for-2 with two RBI and two runs scored.

Stetson 5, Campbell 2 (DH Game 2)

Both teams seemed to have the offense clicking in the second game, but the bats for both teams quickly cooled.

Stetson started game two with a two run first inning, thanks to a Casey Frawley two-run home run to right field.

Campbell would respond with a single run in the first and third innings. The Camels cut the deficit in half when Ryan Hamme (Wilmington, N.C.) hit a solo home run to right field. Campbell went on to tie the game at 2-2 when Stephen Parsons (Chesapeake, Va.) came around to score on a Ryan Hamme double down the right field line.

The two runs posted by the Camels in the first three innings were the last runs Campbell managed to push across on Friday night.

Logan Davis (Ft. Cobb, Okla.) started the game on the bump for the Camels. Davis pitched 7.1 innings, giving up seven hits as four Hatters touched home plate. Davis was credited with his first loss of the season and now owns a 6-1 mark.

Both Campbell and Stetson went scoreless over the middle third of the game; however Stetson posted a single insurance run in the top of the seventh, eighth and ninth innings. Stetson carried a 5-2 lead into the bottom of the ninth inning.

With two outs and D.J. Johnson (Winston-Salem, N.C.) standing on second, Ryan Hamme drew a walk. Ellis Lowe was due up at the dish and represented the tying run. However, Lowe would strike out swinging on a 3-2 pitch.

Robby Donovan was credited with the win after pitching 7.2 innings, allowing just two runs on five hits. Donovan improves his season record to 4-3. David Burns was credited with his second save of the season. Burns pitched the final frame, allowing no runs and no hits.

Campbell was led at the plate in game two by Ryan Hamme. Hamme finished 2-of-3 with two RBI and a run scored. Both of Hamme's hits were for extra bases, one double and one home run.

Dan Gardo also saw action on the hill in game two. Gardo pitched the final 1.2 innings allowing one run on one hit.

Campbell and Stetson will square off in the series finale tomorrow afternoon. First pitch at Taylor Field is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.