TALLADEGA, Ala. — The Freed-Hardeman University Lions had a non-conference matchup against the Talladega (Ala.) College Tornadoes on Tuesday. Three four-run innings by the hosts ended the 14-4 contest in seven innings in favor of Talladega.
The Freed-Hardeman (27-16) hitters were stumped at the plate by recording three hits. Half of the runs to cross for FHU came by way of Talladega errors until a two-run home run by
Cade Fuller in the seventh inning recorded the other two.
On the other side Talladega (30-14) connected for 12 hits including a third-inning grand slam.
The three FHU hits all came from different hitters with
Trace Anderson,
Jordan Carter, and
Cade Fuller all grabbing hits.
Zach Seward (2-2) was charged with the loss after a 2 2/3 inning start before five different Lion hurlers came out of the bullpen.
Scoring Summary
Bottom 3
Despite back-to-back strikeouts to start the inning the Tornadoes rallied with a single, a hit batsman, and a walk setting the stage for a grand slam.
FHU 0, TC 4
Top 4
The Lions got on the board after
Jordan Carter led off the frame with a walk before a two-out error allowed Carter to score the first FHU run.
FHU 1, TC 4
Bottom 4
A two-run triple was followed by a wild pitch and later an RBI single to score four Talladega runs on five hits.
FHU 1, TC 8
Top 6
Another TC error provided the opportunity for Carter to cross for the second time as an unearned run.
FHU 2, TC 8
Bottom 6
Two RBI hits including a two-run double pushed more runs across from the home team.
FHU 2, TC 12
Top 7
After
Trace Anderson singled
Cade Fuller unloaded on a two-run homer to cut into the Talladega lead.
FHU 4, TC 12
Bottom 7
A wild pitch and a throwing error during a double steal helped the final two runs score for the Tornadoes.
FHU 4, TC 14
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Up Next
The Lions return to Five Wells Field to face the Phoenix of Cumberland University. The first game is set for April 18 at 6:00 p.m. before celebrating the Lion seniors before the doubleheader on April 19 beginning at 12:00 p.m.
