The Dowagiac baseball team put together a solid performance in all area’s of the game Tuesday night to sweep a Wolverine Conference doubleheader from visiting Three Rivers at Rotary Park.

The Chieftains edged the Wildcats 7-6 and 9-6.

In the opener, Zac Hyatt and Jason Turner combined on a seven-hitter with nine strikeouts and just one walk. Hyatt worked the first five innings and Turner the final pair to earn a save.

Dowagiac had eight hits in the first game, including a pair of doubles and three hits from Hyatt. Mike Pranschke had two hits for the Chieftains.

Dowagiac took the second game 9-6 behind the pitching of turner and a strong offense that produced three extra base hits.

Brett Scanlon and Cal Cox both had a pair of doubles for the Chieftains, who also got a double from Turner.

On Monday, the Chiefftains were swept by St. Joseph as they fell to the Bears 8-1 and 13-2 in non-conference action.

First game

Three Rivers 030 002 1 – 6 7 0

Dowagiac 060 100 x – 7 8 0

Zac Hyatt (W), Jason Turner (S, 6) and Brett Scanlon

Tanner Wilson (L)

2B: Derek Adams (TR), Hyatt (D) 2

Second game

Three Rivers 006 000 – 6

Dowagiac 005 004 – 9

Jason Turner (W) and Brett Scanlon

Dusty Stevens (L)

2B: Turner (D), Cal Cox (D) 2, Scanlon (D) 2

Dowagiac…1-2

St. Joseph…8-13

ST. JOSEPH — Visiting Dowagiac was no match for St. Joseph Monday night in non-conference baseball action.

The Bears defeated the Chieftains 8-1 and 13-2. The second game lasted just five innings.

In the opener, Zac Hyatt singled twice, while Brett Scanlon singled and drove in a run. Aaron Blaske took the loss for Dowagiac.

In the nightcap, the Chieftains used four pitchers with Chad Gravatt taking the loss.

Cody Carnell doubled for Dowagiac, which also got a single and two RBIs from Tony Brooks. Scanlon added a pair of hits.

First game

Dowagiac 100 000 0 – 1 3 5

St. Joseph 000 404 x – 8 7 1

Nimtz (W) and Johnson

Aaron Blaske (L) and Brett Scanlon

Second game

Dowagiac 020 00 – 2 7 6

St. Joseph 704 2x – 13 10 1

Curtis (W) and Johnson

Chad Gravatt (L) and Brett Scanlon

2B: Cody Carnell (D)