Triplett had an RBI single in the first and an RBI double in the sixth as Gardner-Webb (8-12) posted its second shutout win in a row. Matt Simmons went 2-for-4 with a pair of RBI doubles in the cleanup spot - as the pair drove in all five GWU runs on the day.

Hilton (1-0) made his first start of the season memorable, keeping Rider hitless through 5.0 innings and allowing only a bunt single in 7.0 innings of work.

The Broncs (3-13) got a pair on board via an error and walk to lead off the sixth with Gardner-Webb holding onto a 2-0 lead. Leadoff man Nick Richter's legged out a sacrifice bunt attempt for a single, loading the bases with no outs for the meat of the Rider batting order.

Hilton recovered, getting a fielder's choice to cut the lead runner down at home for the first out and struck out Greg Fazio for the second out. Cleanup hitter Justin Thomas grounded out to third to end the threat.

Hilton retired the Broncs in order in the seventh, before giving way to his bullpen after 87 pitches. Brad Haymes and Matt Fraudin closed out the game for Gardner-Webb without allowing a run. All three hits in the game by Rider were infield singles, with two coming in the ninth.

Gardner-Webb managed 10 hits, with Triplett (3-for-4, 2B, 2 RBI), Simmons (2-for-4, 2 2B, 3 RBI) and Scott Coleman (2-for-4, 2 runs) leading the way. Scott Johnson (1-for-3, run), Hunter Smith (1-for-3) and Blair Huggins (1-for-3) also had hits for the Runnin' Bulldogs.

Rider starter Josh Sharik (0-1) took the loss, scattering nine hits and five runs in 7.0 innings of work (two strikeouts, one walk). Richter (1-for-3), Fazio (1-for-4) and Nick Crescenzo (1-for-4) had Rider's hits on Tuesday.

The two teams will play once more, with first pitch set for Wednesday night at 6:00 in John Henry Moss Stadium / Bill Masters Field.