DALLAS – (34-13, 18-5 CUSA) Kennesaw State (25-24, 14-8 CUSA) could not stunt the offensive force from Dallas Baptist in the early innings, dropping game two 12-2 in seven innings.
How It Happened
Anderson was clipped on the back left foot, taking his base to start the game.
Donovan Cash was also plunked on the left arm, putting the seniors on the base paths without a swing of the bat. Chirello laced a 103-mph single into right field, bringing around Anderson for the one-run advantage. Alig then airlifted a ball into left field, allowing Cash to tag up and score from third base to grab a 2-0 lead.
The Patriots exploded for five runs in the bottom of the first frame, jumping to a 5-2 lead.
A solo jack from the Patriots led off the second inning, tacking on another to their lead.
A double was rung into the right-center field alley, bringing another Patriot run and creating a five-run lead.
Another solo blast from DBU catapulted them six runs ahead of the Owls.
Four more runs were tacked on from Dallas Baptist, taking down KSU 12-2 in seven inning.
Next Up
The Owls continue their fight versus DBU as they will begin at 4 p.m. ET tomorrow afternoon for game two of the series.