MLL Ohio Machine

Machine Earns First Ever Win in Denver

May 29, 2015 - Major League Lacrosse (MLL)
Ohio Machine News Release


The Ohio Machine (4-3) took a close game in Denver at halftime and turned it into a blowout thanks to five unanswered goals in the third quarter. Behind eight points from Tom Schreiber, the Machine defeated the Outlaws 18-12 to notch Ohio's first-ever win in the Mile High City.

Schreiber had a goal and seven assists to lead the team, while Marcus Holman recorded six points on five goals and an assist. Jimmy Bitter had three goals and an assist in his pro debut.

The Machine had a one goal lead after the first quarter but trailed by one at halftime. With Denver leading by one to open the second half of play, Jake Bernhardt put away his second goal of the evening with 9:46 left to go in the second half.

Ohio has never earned a victory in Denver before today, however, Kyle Harrison refused to let history repeat itself as he snagged the back of the net for the second time to put the Machine up 10-8.

The Machine team took a different look after winning just six faceoffs against Denver in the first battle between the two teams on April 19. However, with the addition of Greg Puskuldjian, last week's player of the game, the Machine have made extreme improvement in their faceoff game.

Facing Outlaw goalie Jesse Schwartzman in his 100th game of his Denver career, the Machine decided to celebrate otherwise as three Machine players put away hat tricks.

Holman found the back of the net five times, followed by Kevin Cooper and Bitter with three to put the finishing touches on the Machine victory.

The Denver Outlaws have been 46-13 at home during their time in the MLL, however the Machine refused to accept another road loss.

The Machine will move to 4-3 on the season and will look to stay consistent with their winning ways when they take on the Charlotte Hounds on the road next Friday at 7:30 p.m.

The Machine returns to Selby Stadium on June 20 when the Chesapeake Bayhawks come to town.



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