The Freed-Hardeman University Lions (32-13, 17-5 MSC) dropped Game 1 of the weekend series to the Blue Raiders of Lindsey Wilson College (23-20, 10-12 MSC).  The Lions struggled early but fought back until the very end.

Southpaw Alex Huey started on the mound for the Lions.  The Blue Raiders jumped out to a hot start as they quickly scored five runs off of Huey.  He was able to settle in and post two scoreless innings after the first.  The Blue Raiders added to their lead in the fourth, making the score 7-0.  They would go on to score one in each of the final three innings of the game.  Huey exited after 6.1 innings of work allowing eight runs on eleven hits, two walks, and seven strikeouts.  Mason Morgan entered for relief and threw 1.2 innnigs allowing one run on three hits, zero walks, and two strikeouts.  Evan Koob entered to finish the game for the Lions.  He pitched the ninth inning and allowed one run on two hits, zero walks, and one strikeout. 

The Lions hitters were slow to start in the game.  The Lions first scored in the bottom of the fourth after an RBI double from Zach Sanders and a sacrifice fly from Kent Rooklin.  The score after the fourth was 7-2.  A few innings later in the sixth, Will McCall homered to cut down on the Blue Raider's lead.  In the bottom of the eighth, Ryan Stark smashed a 3-run opposite field homer to make the score 9-6.  In the last inning, it seemed like the Lions were sure to complete their comeback.  Another 3-run blast from McCall made the score 10-6.  With the bases loaded and two outs on the board everyone was expecting a big-time hit but the Lions fell 10-9.  Huey received the loss.

The Lions still have a great opportunity to put on a show on Senior Day today at Five Wells Field starting at 12.  Senior Ceremonies will begin shortly before Game 2 of the series.

Article Written By:

Eli Walker

Student of Sport Administration

FHU

eli.walker@students.fhu.edu