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DAVIDSON, N.C. – Davidson rallied from a two run deficit with a five-run seventh inning in a 6-5 win over Radford on Sunday afternoon.

The Wildcats (2-2) got three straight one-out hits before tying the game on Jack McLindon's squeeze bunt that scored Forrest Brandt, tying the game at 3-3. Kelly Myers' single brought home Seth Freeman, then Drew Gadaire's two-run homer gave Davidson a three-run cushion.

“We thought our bullpen was fresh and thought we were ready,” head coach Joe Raccuia said. “All weekend, we gave up only one big inning and this one cost us a baseball game.”

Matt Hillsinger led the Highlanders (2-1) at the plate with a 4-for-5 afternoon, scoring twice. Alex Guerra walked twice and singled, going 1-for-2. Zach Costello was 2-for-5 with an RBI double in the seventh, narrowing the margin to 6-4.

Gadaire went 3-for-4 for Davidson, including his first home run of the season.

Brad Wimmer was charged with the loss (1-1), allowing three runs on five hits in three innings of relief. Right-handed starter Bobby Bolling struck out nine in 4 1/3 innings of work.

Davidson starter Brian Russell struck out nine hitters in his six innings, allowing two runs on three hits. Danny Mooney earned the win for Davidson (1-0) in his first career appearance. Mike Frongello retired the last four hitters to earn his first save of the season.

“Making adjustments is part of the process of learning how to win,” Raccuia said. “It's the difference between expecting to win and really winning.”

Radford continues its 12-game road trip with a weekend series at No. 23 Auburn, beginning Friday at 4 p.m., Eastern.