RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Josh Watkins hit a grand slam during a seven-run second inning and Trent Armstrong pitched a complete one-run game to lead the Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys (15-21, 8-13 Great American Conference) to a doubleheader split against Arkansas-Monticello (22-8, 14-4 GAC), dropping the first game 6-2 before rebounding in the second game 8-1.
 
NEXT UP

• The Wonder Boys will be back in-action for a midweek, non-conference game, as they will travel to Arkadelphia to take on Ouachita Baptist on Tuesday, April 5. The game is slated for a 2 p.m. start at Rab Rodgers Field.

 
(GAME ONE) UAM STARTING LINEUP

1. Evan Comeau (SS)
2. Corey Wood (RF)
3. Mitchell Dornblut (1B)
4. Kevin Fitzpatrick (LF)
5. Brian Ray (CF)
6. Nick Cerda (3B)
7. Travis Steinke (C)
8. Nick Piraino (2B)
9. Marshall McPherson (DH)

 
TECH STARTING LINEUP

1. Marcus Wilson (LF)
2. Connor Brady (SS)
3. Kaleb Warden (1B)
4. Dylan McDearmon (2B)
5. Josh Watkins (RF)
6. Lonnie Hawkins (DH)
7. Collin O'Neil (3B)
8. Blake King (C)
9. Seth Wheeler (CF)

 
SCORING PLAYS

• Tech 1^st - J. Watkins singled up the middle, 2 RBI (2-2 BFBK); D. McDearmon advanced to third; K. Warden scored; M. Wilson scored. (Tech 2, UAM 0)
• UAM 5^th - C. Wood homered to right field, RBI (2-2 KKBB). (Tech 2, UAM 1)
• UAM 6^th - E. Comeau stole second; CJ Womack stole home. (Tech 2, UAM 2)
• UAM 8^th - C. Wood homered to right center, 4 RBI (0-0); J. Bever scored; N. Piraino scored; T. Steinke scored. (UAM 6, Tech 2)

OF RECORD

• Winning Pitcher: Braden Chambers (6-0)
• Losing Pitcher: Branden Bohuslav (1-4)

NOTABLES

• Josh Watkins went 1-for-3 with a two-RBI single.
• Kaleb Warden was 2-for-4 with a run scored.
• Ethan Taylor pitched six strong innings, giving up just two earned runs on eight hits with a walk and seven strikeouts.

 
(GAME TWO) UAM STARTING LINEUP

1. Evan Comeau (SS)
2. Corey Wood (RF)
3. Mitchell Dornblut (1B)
4. Brian Ray (CF)
5. Travis Steinke (C)
6. Nick Cerda (3B)
7. Kevin Fitzpatrick (LF)
8. Jake Bever (DH)
9. Nick Piraino (2B)

 
TECH STARTING LINEUP

1. Marcus Wilson (LF)
2. Dylan McDearmon (2B)
3. Josh Watkins (RF)
4. Kaleb Warden (1B)
5. Lonnie Hawkins (DH)
6. Collin O'Neill (3B)
7. Connor Brady (SS)
8. Blake King (C)
9. Seth Wheeler (CF)

 
SCORING PLAYS

• Tech 2^nd - S. Wheeler singled up the middle, 2 RBI (1-1 BS); C. Brady scored; C. O'Neil scored. (Tech 2, UAM 0)
• Tech 2^nd - J. Watkins homered to right center, 4 RBI (2-2 BBFF); D. McDearmon scored; M. Wilson scored; S. Wheeler scored. (Tech 6, UAM 0)
• Tech 2^nd - C. O'Neil tripled to right center, RBI (2-1 BBK); K. Warden scored. (Tech 7, UAM 0)
• Tech 3^rd - D. McDearmon reached on a fielder's choice, RBI (0-2 KF); M. Wilson out at second ss to 2b; S. Wheeler scored. (Tech 8, UAM 0)
• UAM 4^th - B. Ray homered to right center, RBI (2-2 KBKB). (Tech 8, UAM 1)

OF RECORD

• Winning Pitcher: Trent Armstrong (4-5)
• Losing Pitcher: Grant Black (2-4)

NOTABLES

• Josh Watkins hit a grand slam in the second inning. Watkins finished the day 1-of-3 with four RBIs, a run scored and a walk.
• Seth Wheeler went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and two runs scored.
• Marcus Wilson reached base four times, going 2-for-2 with two walks and a run scored.
• Trent Armstrong pitched a complete game, going seven innings giving up just one earned run on nine hits with no walks and struck out eight.