MASON, Ohio - Ryan Ledbetter struck out the final two batters with runners in scoring position to preserve the No. 1 seeded Yellow Jackets' 5-4 victory over No. 8 Emmanuel (Ga.) to open pool play at the NCCAA Division I Baseball Championship at Prasco Park.

Ledbetter's fifth save of the season secured another victory for Michael Roe, 10-0, who became the first pitcher in CU's 100-plus year baseball history to win 10 games in a single season.

However, it didn't come to pass until the Jackets, 37-11 overall, survived some drama in the seventh inning despite entering the frame with a 5-3 lead.

The first two Lions reached base against Roe bringing in Ledbetter to finish it. He then walked a batter to load the bases with no one out.

Emmanuel got a sacrifice fly for the first out and then put its two remaining runners in scoring position with a double steal. Ledbetter proceeded to fan the next two hitters to end it.

Ledbetter contributed at the plate, too, going 3-for-3 with an RBI. Twin brother David Ledbetter was 2-for-4 with two runs scored.

Logan Kasabian and Alex Beelen tallied two hits apiece. Chris Ward added a two-run double.

Emmanuel falls to 31-26.

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