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KENNESAW Ga. - Kennesaw State baseball dropped a 2-0 decision in 10 innings to Liberty on Friday night at Mickey Dunn Stadium at Henssler Financial Field. After nine scoreless innings, the Flames plated the game's only runs in the 10th.
Cooper McMullen turned in a fantastic start, allowing five hits over 5.0 scoreless innings. It marked his third-consecutive start of at least 5.0 innings in which he surrendered three or fewer runs. Since March 6, McMullen owns a 1-0 record with a 2.35 ERA (4 ER/15.1 IP).
Harry Cain (L, 2-1) followed with a tremendous outing of his own, striking out nine of the first 13 batters he faced. On the night, Cain worked 4.1 innings, allowing four hits and two runs, with one walk and nine punchouts, tied his career best.
How it Happened
- T10 | Liberty scored two runs on four hits, highlighted by a leadoff home run (2-0, Liberty).
Notes from the Diamond
- Kennesaw State was shut out at home for the first time since Feb. 27, 2018, snapping a 212-game streak of scoring at least one run at home.
- McMullen made his third consecutive start of at least 5.0 innings with three or fewer runs allowed.
- Cain's nine strikeouts tied his career best, last recording nine strikeouts at Sam Houston.
- Jackson Chirello and Trenton Lyons saw their hitting streaks come to a close, ending at eight and six games, respectively.
- ATTENDANCE: 709
Next Up
Kennesaw State and Liberty return to Mickey Dunn Stadium at Henssler Financial Field tomorrow, with the Owls looking to even the series. First pitch is set for 4 p.m., with the game streaming on ESPN+.
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