PANAMA CITY, Fla. — In a tightly contested rematch on Sunday, March 9, Marietta College and Valparaiso ended their game in a 3-3 deadlock as the time limit was reached.
 
Drew Witouski led the Pioneers' offense, going 2-for-4 with one RBI. Bill Holmes also had a productive day at the plate, finishing 2-for-3 with an RBI. Mike Brandts contributed a double to Marietta's offensive effort.
 
On the mound, Eric Shoup turned in a solid start for Marietta, tossing 5 2/3 innings while allowing just four hits and three runs. Jim Eddy and Steve Gerkin also saw action on the hill for the Pioneers, helping to keep Valparaiso's offense in check.
 
For Valparaiso, John Grippi had an impressive outing, striking out eight Marietta batters while giving up nine hits over the course of the game. The Crusaders' offense was highlighted by Kurt Gesse, who launched a two-run home run to account for much of Valpo's scoring.
 
With the tie, Marietta's record now stands at 2-1-1.