Denison University Defeats Johns Hopkins in 2-0 Shutout

["Denison's Peter Lemke pitched a complete-game shutout, striking out five and allowing only five hits.", "Johns Hopkins' Kieren Collins also pitched well, but suffered the loss, moving to 4-1.", "Denison's offense was led by Erik Sundgren, who drove in a run, and Jake Blozy, who hit a solo home run.", "Johns Hopkins' Caleb Cyr extended his hit streak to nine games."]

The game was a classic pitcher's duel, with both teams showcasing strong defensive performances. Denison took an early lead in the first inning when Erik Sundgren drove in Alex Vasquez. The score remained 1-0 until the bottom of the seventh when Jake Blozy hit a solo home run to extend Denison's lead. Peter Lemke's dominant performance on the mound was the key to Denison's victory, breaking Johns Hopkins' scoring streak that lasted over 1000 days. This win marks Denison's highest-ranked victory since defeating No. 2 Salisbury last spring.

[{"question": "When was the last time Johns Hopkins was shut out?", "answer": "The last time Johns Hopkins was shut out was on April 26, 2022, against Washington College."}, {"question": "Who was the winning pitcher for Denison?", "answer": "Peter Lemke was the winning pitcher, throwing a complete-game shutout."}]

["This game highlights the strength of Division III baseball, showcasing two top-tier programs.", "Pitching and defense were crucial in this low-scoring affair.", "Denison's victory demonstrates their potential to compete with the best teams in the nation."]

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