MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Fairmont State University (1-3) split a doubleheader against Walsh University (3-1) on Saturday, falling in the first game 4-2 but securing a thrilling 13-12 victory in the second.

**Game 1 Recap:**
The Falcons dropped the opener as Walsh took an early lead in the third inning with an RBI double by Brodey Acres, scoring Mason Stoldt, giving the Cavaliers a 1-0 advantage through three innings. In the fifth inning, Walsh extended its lead with a fielder's choice by Brandon Hire followed by Josh Algarin scoring on a stolen base. Fairmont State responded with Cam Cole scoring on a walk by Cameron Moore, closing the gap to 3-1.

The Cavaliers added another run in the top of the seventh inning to hold a three-run advantage. The Falcons managed to score in the seventh as Drew Emrich, who had pinch-hit, walked and advanced on an error before being driven in by a single from Kris Sutton. However, Fairmont State left two stranded in the final frame, ultimately falling by two runs.

Caden Goodwin pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing four earned runs on eight hits with five strikeouts and one walk. Luke Emory made a brief relief appearance, retiring the only batter he faced with a flyout in 1/3 of an inning, throwing just three pitches with two strikes. Kris Sutton recorded two hits and drove in one run, while Cameron Moore secured an RBI and drew two walks.

**Game 2 Recap:**
In the second game, Fairmont State bounced back with a narrow 13-12 victory, fueled by a strong start that included a five-run second inning. The Falcons capitalized early when Cam Cole walked and advanced to third on consecutive wild pitches, eventually scoring on another wild pitch for a 1-0 lead by the end of the first inning.

The second inning saw Fairmont State expand its lead with a rally that began with a single from Maddox Johnston. Following a series of errors and hit-by-pitches, the Falcons scored five runs, bringing the score to 6-0. They continued their momentum in the third, adding two more runs to lead 8-0.

However, Walsh responded with three runs in the fifth and surged ahead in the sixth with six runs, highlighted by a two-run homer from Acres, taking a 9-8 lead. Fairmont State quickly countered with two runs of their own, reclaiming the lead 10-9. 

The seventh inning saw more drama as Walsh initially took a 12-10 lead. Yet, the Falcons fought back, tying the game with a two-run homer from Emrich. In a thrilling finish, Cole reached base on a single, stole second and third, and scored the winning run on a single by Bryont Green, sealing the 13-12 victory.

Dylan Travinski pitched 5 innings, allowing 6 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 2 and walking 1. Cole finished the game with three runs, two RBIs, and two stolen bases. Sutton added two RBIs and scored once, while Green recorded two hits, two RBIs, and a stolen base. Emrich contributed significantly with the game-tying home run, driving in three runs and scoring three times.

Fairmont State's next game will be on Friday, February 27 against Lock Haven University. Scheduled start time is 11:30 a.m.