Late homer lifts Kalamazoo past Vikings

CLERMONT, Fla. — A three-run homer in the bottom of the sixth inning lifted Kalamazoo College to a 7-5 victory over Lawrence University in a nonconference game on Friday.

Anna Wawiorka went 3-for-5 with a double and three runs batted in to pace Lawrence (0-1).

Lawrence led 5-4 after scoring a run in the top of the sixth after Amanda Jaskolski blasted a solo homer. Kalamazoo (2-1) struck back in the bottom of the inning after a pair of singles got the rally started. Querubin Dubois followed with a three-run homer to put Kalamazoo ahead to stay at 7-5.

The Hornets struck for four runs in the bottom of the first against Lawrence starter Kara Vance, who went the distance and took the loss.

The Vikings tied the game at 4-4 in the top of the second. Three walks loaded the bases for Tierney Duffy, who singled to drive in a run and cut the lead to 4-1. Wawiorka then smacked a three-run, bases-clearing double to tie the game at 4-4.

Erin DuRoss allowed seven hits over seven innings to pick up the win.

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