Walks haunt Britons in loss to Concordia

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ALBION, Mich. - Ten walks issued by the Albion College pitching staff came back to haunt the Britons in an 8-0 loss to Concordia University of Ann Arbor in a non-league game played at Frank Joranko Field.

Albion's top two pitchers, junior Jonathan Hastings (Fort Gratiot/Port Huron Northern) and senior Steve Gordon (Plymouth/Salem), combined to work three scoreless frames to begin the day.

Concordia scored four runs in the fourth inning, taking advantage of five walks and a Briton error. The Cardinals also scored two runs in the sixth inning and two runs in the eighth inning.

Albion's offense produced three hits. Seniors Mike Cieszkowski (Howell/Hartland) and Matt Shook (Coldwater/Coldwater) and junior Chris Trott (Plymouth/Salem) each collected a single. Sophomore Mike Pisha (Wixom/Walled Lake Western) drew two walks. Senior Mark Flancbaum (Orchard Lake/West Bloomfield) and first-year outfielder Bryan Smith (Farmington/North Farmington) each drew a walk.

Albion (16-14 overall) returns to Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association play Friday when it opens a three-game series against Hope College. Friday's nine inning game is set for a 4 p.m. start, with Saturday's doubleheader of seven inning games to begin at 1 p.m.

Updated April 21, 2004 by Albion College Sports Information