(CLEVELAND, Ga.) – The Truett McConnell University baseball team hosted Florida Palms University inside the TMU Baseball complex for a non-conference match-up. The Bears recorded 19 hits to soar past Florida Palms with a final score of 17-1, improving TMU to a record of 4-1.
PLAY-BY-PLAY
The Bears were on the board early with a double from Tanner Griffith, a home run over the center field fence from Andrew Johnston in the bottom of the first inning and single from Jake Edwards in the bottom of the first (3-0). The Florida Palms scored their lone run of the game in the second inning on a single (3-1), but an executed bunt from Dylan Sargent, Matthew Redmond walk and single from Griffith pushed a run across the board to add to the Bears lead (4-1). The third inning saw a single from Edwards, Caleb Gentry and Sargent double to widen the gap (7-1). The sixth inning was pivotal for TMU, starting with a Redmond hit-by-pitch and singles from Griffith and Johnston. With runners in scoring position, a double from Mikal Mascarello and singles from Jacob Karvelas and Russell Kiser created a large deficit (12-1). A sacrifice fly from Gage Gray combined with a single from Trevor Slaick raised the score to 14-1, followed by a Caleb Williams double to right field paired with singles from Johnston and Mascarello ultimately put the game out of reach to secure a 17-1 victory over Florida Palms.
LEADERS
Griffith led the way offensively, going 4-4 at the plate with one RBI and two runs. Johnston followed, going 3-5 at the plate with four RBIs and two runs. Mascarello was seen going 3-5 at the plate with two RBIs and three runs, while Edwards was 2-3 with one RBI and two runs.
Pitcher Caleb Johnson recorded his second win of the season, recording five strikeouts and only allowing four hits and one run over six innings.
UP NEXT
The Bears remain in the TMU Baseball Complex tomorrow, Saturday February 4, for a non-conference double-header. Game times are set for 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
