Greyhounds Split With Spoon River On Day 1
Game 1:
Arkansas State Mid-South Falls To Spoon River College In High-Scoring Affair
Arkansas State Mid-South's bats were strong against Spoon River College on Saturday, but it wasn't enough as Arkansas State Mid-South fell 10-9. Spoon River College collected 12 hits, while Arkansas State Mid-South had nine.
Kaleb Tejada collected three hits in six at bats in the loss. Tejada hit a home run to center field in the eighth inning, tripled in the first inning, and doubled in the second inning.
Spoon River College got on the board in the top of the first inning after Crum singled, Arnett singled to center field, and Spoon River College scored on a wild pitch, each scoring one run.
Spoon River College added to their early lead in the top of the second inning after Arnett singled down the left field line, and Kuzinar walked, each scoring one run.
Spoon River College added one run in the third. Karr doubled to center field, making the score 6-4.
Arkansas State Mid-South tied the game in the bottom of the third thanks to a double by Parker Andel, and a ground out by James Chicorelli.
A single by Marchand gave Spoon River College the lead, 7-6, in the top of the fourth.
Arkansas State Mid-South scored on a passed ball, which helped Arkansas State Mid-South tie the game at seven in the bottom of the seventh.
Spoon River College jumped back into the lead in the top of the eighth inning after Hook walked, and Karr singled down the left field line, each scoring one run.
Tejada homered to center field, which helped Arkansas State Mid-South tie the game at nine in the bottom of the eighth.
A single by #33 gave Spoon River College the lead, 10-9, in the top of the eleventh.
#21 earned the win for Spoon River College. The pitcher gave up one hit and zero runs over three innings, striking out four and walking none. Ethan Sanders pitched three and one-third innings in relief for Arkansas State MidSouth. The reliever gave up two hits and one run (zero earned) while, striking out two and walking none. Scott Trumble took the loss for Arkansas State Mid-South. The righty went one and one-third innings, surrendering one run on one hit, striking out none and walking one. Brock McNeill led things off on the mound for Arkansas State Mid-South. The starting pitcher gave up seven hits and six runs over two innings, striking out three and walking two. Garrelts started the game for Spoon River College. The starting pitcher allowed three hits and four runs (three earned) over one and one-third innings, striking out one and walking five.
Arkansas State Mid-South tallied nine hits in the game. Drew Busby led Arkansas State Mid-South with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, collecting eight walks for the game. Arkansas State Mid-South turned one double play in the game.
Spoon River College accumulated 12 hits in the game. Marchand, Crum, Karr, Stufflebeam, and Arnett each collected two hits for Spoon River College. Karr and Arnett each drove in two runs for Spoon River College. Spoon River College had a strong eye at the plate, collecting seven walks for the game. Kuzinar, Karr, and Hook led the team with two free passes each. Spoon River College ran wild on the base paths, collecting four stolen bases for the game. Spoon River College turned one double play in the game.
Game 2:
Arkansas State Mid-South Beat Spoon River College
Arkansas State Mid-South beat Spoon River College 6-5 on Saturday.
Spoon River College got on the board in the top of the third inning after Hook drew a walk, scoring one run, and Crum grounded out, scoring two runs.
Arkansas State Mid-South tied the game in the bottom of the fourth thanks to a steal of home by Cohen Jorgensen, and a ground out by Drew Busby.
In the bottom of the fifth, Arkansas State Mid-South broke up the tie when Marchand induced Jorgensen to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored. Then a ground out by James Chicorelli followed to extend the lead to 6-3.
Mikko Taylor earned the win for Arkansas State Mid-South. The reliever allowed one hit and two runs (zero earned) over one and one-third innings, striking out three and walking three. Marchand took the loss for Spoon River College. The reliever went one and two-thirds innings, allowing zero runs on zero hits, striking out two and walking none. Bronson McNeill began the game for Arkansas State Mid-South. The starter allowed four hits and three runs (two earned) over four and one-third innings, striking out five and walking five. Voerly stepped on the bump first for Spoon River College. The starting pitcher gave up two hits and two runs over three and one-third innings, striking out six and walking two. Ashton Smith collected the save.
Josh Ortiz, Matthew Dutton, and Chicorelli each collected one hit for Arkansas State MidSouth. Busby and Jorgensen each drove in one run for Arkansas State MidSouth. Dutton, Jorgensen, and Chicorelli each stole multiple bases for Arkansas State Mid-South. Arkansas State Mid-South stole seven bases in the game. Arkansas State Mid-South turned one double play in the game. Arkansas State Mid-South didn't commit a single error in the field. Ortiz had the most chances in the field with 11.
Leadoff hitter Gerwig led Spoon River College with two hits in four at bats. Weaver led Spoon River College with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating nine walks for the game.
These two teams will meet Sunday, March 2nd for another double header starting at 12:00.
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