Box Score COLUMBIA, SC – Francis Marion University erupted for seven
hits and nine runs in the top of the first inning and went on to
claim a 15-5 non-conference win over Benedict College, Friday
afternoon (Feb. 18) at Capitol City Stadium.
FMU improves to 5-3 with its third straight victory. The
Patriots return home to host Winston-Salem State University on
Saturday at 2 p.m. FMU and Benedict (2-1) will renew
acquaintances again on Sunday at 1 p.m. this time on Cormell
Field.
Senior right-hander
Joe Wagstaff (2-1)
pitched six innings to earn the win. He allowed three runs on
four hits, while striking out five.
FMU junior designated hitter John Jones was 3-for-4
with a triple and four runs batted in, while senior first baseman
Preston
Shuey was 3-for-5 with one RBI. Junior second baseman Brock
McCallister had a pair of hits, both in the first inning, while
junior outfielder Tyler Boyd was 2-for-4
with two RBIs and freshman outfielder Dalton Gress was
2-for-2, including his first collegiate hit, and drove in one
run.
Francis Marion Univ. 15, Benedict College 5 (Feb 18, 2011 at
Columbia, SC)
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Francis Marion Univ. 900 030 3 - 15 15
2 (5-3)
Benedict College.... 010 110 2 - 5
6 4 (2-1)
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Pitchers: Francis Marion Univ. - Joe Wagstaff; Jordan Douglas (7)
and Brian Paulhus;
Zac Livingston. Benedict College - Pitcher; Johnathan Holmes (2);
Luis Cotto (5);
Eric Cordova (6); Read (7) and Michael Jordan.
Win-Joe Wagstaff (2-1) Loss-Pitcher T-2:45
A-50
Weather: 75 degrees
Joe
Wagstaff
