STATESBORO, Ga. – The Eagles (11-9, 0-3 Sun Belt) sank the Owls (8-13, 0-0 CUSA) on the back of a seventh-inning two-run shot in the Tuesday night duel.
How It Happened
Cam Suto jumpstarted the game with a leadoff double into the left-center alley in the second inning. After advancing to third base, Suto was brought home off the bloop single to right field from
Jackson Chirello, taking the one-run lead.
Wesley Alig walloped a single through the middle of the infield, registering base runners on the corner for KSU.
Evan Holstein then twisted a shot past third base, scampering into the left corner of the outfield. Chirello and Alig both scored on the play, boosting the Owls to a three-run advantage.
A single run was scored by the Eagles in the bottom of the second inning, chipping into a one-run game. Georgia Southern then posted two runs in the sixth inning, tying up the game 3-3 going into the final three sagas.
Starting the seventh inning, Alig once again pummeled a base hit, setting the table for the bottom of the Owls lineup. Following a Holstein sacrifice bunt,
Shamaar McDuffie stole the game back from the nine hole. The shortstop shot the ball to the right field fence for a one-out double, scoring Alig and launching KSU to a 4-3 lead.
The Eagle took their first lead of the game with a two-run shot to deep central, creating a 5-4 hometown lead.
In the ninth inning, Chirello lead with a double ripped down the right-field line. He was moved to third base with one out. The Eagles stranded the game-tying run, taking down the Owls 5-4.
Spotlight Performances
- Smith Pinson carved in the third inning, striking out the side. His final line was strong with 3.1 IP, 2 earned runs and a season-high five strikeouts.
- Gold recorded the start and posted two innings of work with one earned run and three strikeouts.
- Holstein's double signified the freshman's first extra-base hit and first RBI of his collegiate career.
- The Black and Gold catapulted a season-high four doubles.
- Collectively, the Owls pitching staff racked up 12 strikeouts.
- KSU hit .462 with runners on-base (6-13).
Next Up
Kennesaw State's first Conference USA series will begin at home at 6 p.m. Friday versus Western Kentucky
