LAWRENCE, MA - Colby Barker pitched seven innings and only allowed one run in a 4-3 victory over reigning MAAC champions Fairfield. 

The Warriors defeated the Stags for the first time in program history.

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Barker's seven strong innings featured only three hits, and one run off a solo homer in the fifth. 

The Warriors only needed four runs to win it, as they all came in a seventh inning.

Chris Goode drove in the winning run off a fielder's choice that included a throwing error. 

Matt DeShiro drove in the third run of the day off an infield single along the third base line.

Greg Cristino's three hit day was capped off by a double that inning to drive in the fourth run. 

Garrett McGovern singled during the big inning and so did Jack Andrews in a pinch hit opportunity.  

Brooks Craigue had a hit to go along with his stellar day at shortstop. He made all six of the last outs to end the game and get the win. 

The Warriors look to win the series tomorrow at 12 noon.