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DURHAM, N.C. – In his second career start on the mound, Joey Ravert gave up only one unearned run in 7.2 innings and earned the win as La Salle defeated Saint Louis, 4-1, on Sunday afternoon at Jack Coombs Field. Ravert limited the defending Atlantic 10 champions to three hits in the outing while striking out five and walking two.

Kevin Baron (1-2, 2 R, 3 BB) led off the game with a walk and scored when Cameron Johnson (2-5, 2 RBI) tripled to right center two batters later. The Explorers added another in the fourth when Mark Williams (1-3, RBI) singled home Kevin Conroy (2-4, R), who smacked a double with two outs and advanced to third on a wild pitch.

In the top of the fifth, Collin McGowan (0-3, R, BB) and Baron worked back-to-back walks to open the frame. Justin Korenblatt (1-3, RBI) singled up the middle to plate McGowan and create a 3-0 lead. The Explorers chased SLU starting pitcher Josh Moore out of the game in the inning. He was charged with the loss after giving up three earned runs in 4.1 innings.  

SLU cut into the lead in half in the bottom of the fifth when Danny Mannian reached third on an error by Conroy in left field. He later scored on a sacrifice fly. The unearned run was the only Ravert surrendered all afternoon.

The Explorers created another run in the seventh behind a pair of walks by Baron and Korenblatt. Johnson clubbed a double to left center as Baron touched home, putting La Salle up 4-1.

Adam Cherry earned his first save of the year, striking out three in 1.1 unblemished inning to polish off the victory.

For the game, La Salle outhit SLU 7-4. Weather permitting, La Salle will host Lafayette on Tuesday at 3:00 PM. A trip to Western Carolina is on the docket for next weekend.