MANCHESTER, N.H. – Sophomore David Kent (N. Falmouth, Mass.) allowed one run over 8.0 innings, but the Saint Anselm College baseball team was edged by Merrimack College, 1-0, Saturday afternoon at Sullivan Park. With the field not playable by noon due to the overnight rain, the first game was postponed and will be made up as part of a Sunday doubleheader.

The Hawks drop to 15-21-1 overall, including 10-11 in Northeast-10 play and 4-9 in the Northeast Division. The Warriors snap a seven-game skid and improve to 18-13, 10-8 NE-10, 5-5 NE-10 NE.

Merrimack moved right out to a 1-0 lead in the top of the first when Casey Cotter led off with a double to right, moved to third on Mike Forgione's sacrifice bunt and scored when Mark O'Flynn singled to right.

The Hawks left a runner at second or third in five different innings – including the sixth and eighth when they had a pair in scoring position with one out – and stranded 10 overall.

Kent (5-2) allowed one run on 10 hits, while striking out four and walking none. Senior William O'Connor (Worcester, Mass.) used nine pitches to toss a scoreless ninth.

Sophomore Mike Hayden (Cranston, R.I.) went 1-for-2 with a walk, while senior Robert Kelly (Aurora, Colo.) was 1-for-3 with a walk and junior Dan Lagasse (Londonderry, N.H.) also went 1-for-3. Senior Richie Manzi (Plymouth, N.H.) and sophomore Joe Morin (Salem, N.H.) were both 1-for-4.

Alek Morency (4-3) threw seven shutout innings for Merrimack, allowing five hits, striking out eight and walking three.

The Hawks return to action Sunday, April 21 when they play host to Merrimack back at Sullivan in doubleheader action that begins at noon on Senior Day. Stay up-to-date with the latest news, including game previews and recaps, directly from the Saint Anselm College athletic department by liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter @STAHawks.