DeLand, Fla.- James Madison defeated Stetson 9-5 in the first game of a Saturday doubleheader on Melching Field. Stetson fell to 2-9 on the season while the Dukes raised their record to 7-4.

Freshman Alex Hudak (Sorrento, Fla.) led the Hatters with three hits, while Jacob deGrom was 2-for-2 with a walk. Jeremy Cruz (Miami, Fla.) drove in two runs with a double in the fifth inning. James Madison had three players each with three hits in the game.

David Burns (Seminole, Fla.) took the loss for the Hatters to go to 0-2 on the season. James Weiner (Charlottesville, Va.) picked up the win and is now 1-1. Trevor Knight (Charlottesville, Va.) was credited with his first save of the season.

The Hatters and the Dukes will return to Melching Field tonight for the second game of the doubleheader at 6:30 p.m. Stetson fans can hear all the games on Hatter Vision found at www.gohatters.com. The voice of Hatters baseball Bill Topping will call the action. Tickets for all Stetson home games can be purchased on line at gohatters.com or at the gate on game day.