Matt Morse is removed with two outs in the bottom of the fifth for reliever Holden Sprague.

Morse allows three runs (all earned) off eight hits, three walks and one hit batsman in 4 2/3 innings. He struck out two.

Morse gave up two home runs to Aztecs No. 2 hitter Brandon Meredith, who entered the day hitting .309 with five home runs and 41 RBIs.

Morse exits with runners on first and second.

Sprague is 7-4 with a 4.34 ERA and four saves. He has struck out 65 batters in 95 1/3 innings.