THIBODAUX, La. --The Lindenwood baseball team (1-3) got three hits from junior Bradley Chesterton in a 9-2 loss to the Nicholls State Colonels (3-1) on Monday.

In addition to his three hits, Chesterton had a double to lead the Lions. Junior Ethan Abercrombie put together a noteworthy performance as well, going 2-for-3 with a walk. Sophomore Ambrose Russo also helped out for Lindenwood, putting together one hit in five trips to the plate while adding an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED
Trailing 1-0, the Lions first put runs on the board in the second inning. Lindenwood got an RBI single from Russo, scoring Abercrombie from second base.

The Colonels then scored two runs to retake their advantage heading into the fifth inning, when the Lions responded by getting back on the scoreboard themselves. Lindenwood scored once on an RBI single off the bat of junior Logan Stevens, which brought the score to 3-2 in favor of the Colonels. The Lions were unable to get any closer, as Nicholls State added six runs to their tally on the way to a 9-2 final.

GAME NOTES
» Chesterton led the Lions, amassing three base hits in the ballgame.
» Lindenwood's highest scoring inning was the fifth, when it pushed one run across.
» Lindenwood left 12 runners stranded on base in the loss.
» The Lions out-hit the Colonels at a 12-7 clip.
» Lindenwood pitchers limited Nicholls State to just 3-for-17 (.176) with runners in scoring position.
» Lindenwood pitchers faced 42 Nicholls State hitters in the game, allowing 11 ground balls and six fly balls while striking out eight.
» Chesterton led the Lions at the plate, going 3-for-5 with a double.
» Nicholls State was led offensively by junior Edgar Alvarez, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and an RBI.
» Junior Nico Saltaformaggio led the Colonels pitching staff, throwing four shutout innings.

UP NEXT
Lindenwood will host Minnesota State on Friday for a 1:00 p.m. first pitch to start a three-game series at Lou Brock Sports Complex in St. Charles, Mo.