The College of Lake County was unable to hold off a late offensive surge from Morton College, falling 7-3 on Saturday at the Grayslake Campus.

After a quiet start, Morton broke the scoreless tie in the third inning with a sacrifice fly off the bat of No. 10. The Lancers battled back in the sixth, stringing together a pair of singles to tie the game. Hunter Loser delivered the game-tying RBI, making it 2-2 heading into the seventh.

However, Morton responded emphatically in the top of the seventh, erupting for five runs on just two hits. The key blow came on a bases-clearing double from No. 11, flipping the momentum and giving Morton a 7-2 advantage.

Kyle Larson once again sparked the Lancers' offense, going a perfect 3-for-3 from the leadoff spot. Jacob Redker and Loser each chipped in with an RBI.

Tayton Herron got the start for CLC, throwing six innings and allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits, while walking six and striking out two. Logan Kurth took the loss in relief, surrendering four runs on two hits in the seventh.

Morton's No. 11 led the offense with three RBIs, while No. 28 posted a 2-for-3 day at the plate. No. 34 earned the win on the mound, giving up five hits and two runs over six innings with six strikeouts and three walks.

Game 2: 3-8

The College of Lake County couldn't keep pace with Morton College on Saturday, falling 8-3 in the second game of their doubleheader at the Grayslake Campus.

CLC got on the board early with a sacrifice fly by Nathan Husser in the second inning, but Morton answered quickly. A four-run third inning powered by consecutive RBI hits from No. 11, No. 9, and a two-run double by No. 25 gave Morton a lead they wouldn't relinquish.

Morton College's starter, No. 1, was dominant on the mound, scattering six hits and allowing three runs (two earned) over seven innings. He struck out nine while walking just one to earn the win.

Ethan Peters took the loss for the Lancers, going five innings and giving up seven runs (four earned) on 11 hits while striking out six.

Husser led the Lancers at the plate, driving in two runs and going 2-for-2 from the No. 8 spot. CLC totaled six hits in the game but couldn't string together the timely offense needed to close the gap.

Morton racked up 12 hits, with No. 25 leading the charge at 3-for-4 with three RBIs. No. 9 also posted a three-hit game, while No. 11 and No. 10 each had multi-hit efforts.

The Lancers will look to bounce back Monday when they host Highland College.