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Lovera
6
Truett-McConnell TRUETT-M 9-12
10
Winner CIU (SC) CIU (SC) 6-15
Truett-McConnell TRUETT-M
9-12
6
Final
10
CIU (SC) CIU (SC)
6-15
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Truett-McConnell TRUETT-M 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 6 12 3
CIU (SC) CIU (SC) 0 7 2 0 0 1 0 0 X 10 5 0

W: Garris, Matthew (1-4) L: G. Kanelos (1-3) S: Hatchette-Dunn, Darius (1)

Game Recap: Baseball | | gfrierson

CIU uses seven-run second inning to prevail over Truett McConnell

COLUMBIA - An admirable offensive effort in the second inning of CIU baseball's series-opening game on Thursday propelled the Rams to the 10-6 win over Truett McConnell (Ga.). The win sets CIU up for their first Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) series win, with games two and three slated for Friday. The win evens the all-time series with the Bears as both teams hold four wins across eight games. The Rams move to 6-15 overall and 3-7 in AAC action. 

Game Summary: The Bears scratched one across and held the Rams scoreless in the first inning. The tide would turn in the second inning as the Bears walked four CIU batters in the bottom of the frame, and both Scott McDonough and Collin Greer picked up two-RBI singles to headline a seven-run inning. The Rams then tacked on two more in the bottom of the third as James Lovera chalked up his own two-RBI single to put CIU ahead 9-1. The Bears did battle back and cut the advantage down to 9-5. Lovera responded in the sixth with a triple that set up an RBI single from Kai Smith. Despite the tying run coming up to the plate in the eighth inning, the Ram's pitching staff held off TMU and held on to the 10-6 victory. 

Box Score Highlights:

  • James Lovera continues to shine for CIU, posting two hits and three RBI. 
  • Smith, McDonough, and Greer all recorded a hit and two RBI.
  • Matthew Garris got the start on the mound, going five innings with four K's to tally his first win of the season.
  • Darius Hatchette-Dunn closed for CIU, pitching 1.1 innings and adding two strikeouts on his way to receiving the save. 

Up Next: CIU will conclude their series with Truett McConnell with a doubleheader beginning tomorrow, Friday, Mar. 8, at noon. 

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