Yale starter Michael Boardman ran into trouble early, surrendering three runs in less than three innings, and was lifted quickly. The Elis proceeded to shuffle through its bullpen in an attempt to stop the bleeding, but none of Yale's five pitchers could keep Harvard from scoring. The Crimson crossed the plate in all but two innings.
Yale did keep the Crimson's hottest hitter, junior third baseman Nick Carter at bay throughout most of the game and the weekend. But the rest of the Harvard order more than picked up the slack. In the win Saturday, Shakir alone supplied five RBI out of the ninth hole.
In addition, senior outfielder Scott Carmack went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and Mager also added three hits along with three RBI.
With the win, Birtwell improved to his record to 4-2.
Harvard 7, Yale 0
As well as Harvard junior Justin Nyweide has pitched this season, it was just a matter of time before he won his first decision.
On Saturday, Nyweide's time finally came.
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