By: KSU Sports Information
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JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – After going the first eight games without scoring a run in the first inning, the Kennesaw State baseball team scored a run in the first inning of all three games against Jacksonville State, but failed to maintain their lead as they dropped game three, 5-2 on Sunday, at Rudy Abbot Field.
The Owls got on the board first on a RBI single by Ronnie Freeman and a sacrifice fly by Andy Chriscaden as the Owls took a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning. The Gamecoks scored their first run in the fourth inning after Ben Waldrip hit his third homerun of the series for a solo home run to right center to bring the score to 2-1.
Kennesaw would relinquish their lead in the sixth inning after Kyle Bluestein hit a two-run home run to center field that plated Waldrip and gave JSU a 3-2 lead. Jacksonville scored another run in the seventh and added a final run in the eighth inning to secure the win 5-2.
After gathering 36 hits in the first two games of the series, the Owls only recorded six hits on Sunday as Daniel Watts got his first win of the season, pitching seven innings and striking out 11 batters. Junior Kevin Kyle took the loss in a spot start for senior Alan Buesnitz, as Kyle allowed six hits and struck out eight in 5.1 innings pitched.
The Black and Gold will return to the diamond on Tuesday to play the University of Georgia in the Gwinnett Baseball Classic at Coolray Field, the home of the Gwinnett Braves, the Atlanta Braves Triple-A affiliate. First pitch is slated for Mar. 6 at 7:00 p.m. E.T.
Proceeds from the event benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, a not-for-profit organization, committed to enhancing the lives of children through excellence in patient care, research, and education. Managing more than half a million patient visits annually at three hospitals and 17 neighborhood locations, Children’s is one of the largest clinical care providers for children in the country. With generous philanthropic and volunteer support, Children’s has made an impact in the lives of children in Georgia, the U.S. and throughout the world.
Individual tickets start at $12 and group tickets are also available. For more information on how to purchase tickets, call the Coolray Field Box Office at 678.277.040. Parking will be $5 per vehicle.
