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The Bearcats ended their three-game series against Thomas More with a 6-4 victory in Crestview Hills, KY.

Gary Gerhardt worked 7 strong innings to earn the win, then picked up near-perfect relief help from John Malone and Eamon Kelly, while the SVC offense came from behind to support the arms.

The Bearcats trailed 4-3 going to the eighth inning, when Nick Beamenderfer led off with a single.  Andrew Kozusko followed with a walk, then both runners moved up on a sacrifice by Jordan Britcher.  After Joey Fearer was intentionally walked to load the bases, AJ Kavinsky landed a pinch-hit single down the left field line that put the Bearcats in front.  Matt Loftis then grounded into a fielder's choice that scored Fearer with an insurance run.

Kelly came on in the 9th with a runner on and shut the door on the Saints to pick up his first save.

SVC has clinched a playoff spot, and is now tied in the loss column with Thomas More and Thiel (7 each).  Washington & Jefferson has a one-game lead and controls its own fate going into the regular season's final week.

Saint Vincent hosts Grove City in a doubleheader on Tuesday at 2PM.