BEVERLY, Mass. – Charles Engasser, Drew McKenna, and Rich Blalock each collected two hits, and Bates opened up a close game with three runs in the fifth for a 7-4 triumph over Endicott College.

The win was a big one for the struggling Bobcats (9-19) as Endicott (20-13) is heading for the NCAA Tournament after winning its conference.

Ben Megrian improved to 2-0 on the season on the mound for Bates and John Ribas earned his second save.