NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (Interstat) — Le Moyne scored three runs in the top of the ninth inning to defeat Central Connecticut 3-2 Friday afternoon in the first game of a doubleheader at Balf-Savin Field.

The Blue Devils took a 2-0 lead in the third when Louis Jordan homered, scoring Gabe Tanous. Dolphins starter AJ Petraitis allowed two earned runs but no hits over seven innings, striking out seven.

In the ninth, Adam Sullivan homered to cut the deficit to 2-1. Later, Derek Diaz reached on an error by the shortstop, scoring two unearned runs. Luke Connors closed with two perfect innings, striking out three.

Kyle Salvati pitched eight innings for Central Connecticut, allowing five hits and one earned run while striking out eight. Niko Christon tossed a scoreless inning of relief.

Le Moyne improved to 19-24. Central Connecticut fell to 17-25.