Despite multi-hit performances from Levi Jones and George Duran, along with a solid performance on the mound by Kyle Wisniewski, the baseball program at Shawnee State couldn't capitalize on their play, ultimately falling by an 8-2 margin to Thomas More Friday afternoon in Crestview Hills, Ky.

Shawnee State (16-12, 5-7 MSC) pounded out nine hits as a group to match Thomas More (11 hits) stride for stride, but couldn't drive in runs at key points in the contest in the defeat.

Overall, Jones (3-for-4, RBI) and Duran (2-for-4, triple, run scored) led the way. Danny McGuire (1-for-4) singled home Duran following his triple while Jones brought in Howie Rodriguez with a base knock of his own in the contest.

Wisniewski, once more, pitched well enough for Shawnee State to contend. The junior gave up eight hits but struck out five batters while walking only one. He was only charged for two of the five runs that came across during his six innings of work, as four SSU errors proved costly in the defeat.

The Bears will face the Saints (15-16, 8-3 MSC) in a doubleheader to be played Saturday afternoon at 12 p.m.

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