Northwestern State 9, at Incarnate Word 8

SAN ANTONIO (Interstat) — Joe Siervo launched two home runs and drove in five runs, including a decisive two-run shot in the ninth inning, to lift Northwestern State to a 9-8 victory over Incarnate Word in the first game of a doubleheader on Friday. The Demons (8-7) built an early lead, survived a furious Cardinals rally and then leaned on their center fielder to secure the win in the series opener. Incarnate Word fell to 7-7. Northwestern State struck immediately. After a bunt single by Thomas Marsala in the first inning, Siervo connected for his first homer, a two-run blast… Read more...