When Birtwell retired nine batters during a stretch late in the game, the Crimson
appeared safe with its 2-0 lead.
As it turned out, though, a Harvard insurance run in the top of the eighth provided the margin of victory.
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The Crimson pushed that third and eventual game-winning run across in trademark
Harvard fashion. After drawing a one-out walk, Harvard captain Scot Hopps advanced to
second on a wild pitch and then moved to third on a sacrifice fly by freshman center
fielder Bryan Hale. Hopps then came home on a squeeze play, as junior shortstop Mark
Mager laid down a bunt to plate the run.
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