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Note: Sunday's series finale has been changed from a noon start time to 1 PM.

AMBLER, Pa. – Temple's Eric Peterson shutout the Blue and Gold on Saturday afternoon, forfeiting only one hit in the ninth inning in a 3-0 Owl victory at Skip Wilson Field. The Explorers fell to 10-16 (5-3 A-10) on the year while Temple improved to 11-15 (3-5 A-10).

Peterson hit two batters and walked another, but did not surrender a hit until the ninth inning when freshman Joey Ravert (1-3) laced a double to spoil the no-hit bid. Senior Dan Klem (0-3, BB) reached base via walk while George Smith, Jr. (0-2, HBP) and Mark Williams (0-1, HBP) both were hit by pitches.

Temple scored one in the third, one in the fourth, and one in the sixth, giving Peterson ample insurance to cruise to a victory.

Sophomore Mark Williams started the game on the hill for the Explorers and took the loss (0-1), allowing one earned run in three innings. The Blue and Gold trotted four more arms out to the mound on the afternoon, allowing six Owl hits.

The city-rivals will play the series rubber match tomorrow at 1 PM.