Mars Hill takes game one versus Trojans
The Mars Hill baseball team (12-16, 6-6 SAC) defeated Anderson (15-11, 2-8 SAC) by a score of 8-5 in the first of a three-game conference series on Friday afternoon.
MARS HILL, N.C. – The Mars Hill baseball team (12-16, 6-6 SAC) defeated Anderson (15-11, 2-8 SAC) by a score of 8-5 in the first of a three-game conference series on Friday afternoon.
Sam Kaplan (4-1) started on the bump for the Lions, striking out five Trojans through six innings to earn his fourth win of the season. Connor Presnell entered the game in relief to throw three innings and earn his second save of the season. Joseph Cottone (3-2) was given the loss after giving up eight runs on ten hits through six innings.
The Lions plated three in the first inning with hits coming from Zach Weaver, Kyle Jenkins, and Jordan Lathe, only to be followed by a Ruben Trillo solo shot to left-center in the bottom of the second to jump out to an early 4-1 lead. The Lions would go on to double their score over the next four innings of play, due to a defensive error by the Trojans and a Tyler Lala two-run homer down the left field line.
The Trojans attempted to battle back late in the game, scoring three runs in the top of the eighth, however, their comeback effort came up short.
Game two of the series is set for tomorrow at 12 p.m. at Don Henderson Field, with the third and final game to follow.
