HENDERSON — The Freed-Hardeman University Lions fell to the (RV) Indiana University-Southeast Grenadiers in a high-scoring midweek clash, 12-6.
It was the Lions (13-4) that struck first, with
Trace Anderson's leadoff double turning into FHU's first run. A second run would cross in the third inning before FHU picked up two more runs in the fourth and eighth frames.
Held scoreless for the first three innings, Indiana-Southeast (11-7) exploded with offense, putting up runs in the remaining six innings. The Grenadiers put up 17 hits in the contest, with seven of those going for extra bases.
Trace Anderson led FHU's hitting, earning three of the Lions' seven base hits while driving in a run.
Joe Romines got the start for the Lions, tossing four innings while striking out four before giving way to four bullpen arms. The first reliever,
Colton Bryant (1-2), was charged with the loss in two innings of work.
Scoring Summary
Bottom 1
Trace Anderson led off the home offense with a double down the left field line before scoring two batters later thanks to
Brennen Gibson.
FHU 1, IUSE 0
Bottom 3
The Lions took a two-run lead after
Hunter Ryan drew a one-out walk before stealing both second and third.
Brooks Jones then singled Ryan home.
FHU 2, IUSE 0
Top 4
Indiana Southeast's bats came alive with back-to-back homers to knot the game.
FHU 2, IUSE 2
Bottom 4
A passed ball allowed
Chase Eakes to score, though he would have scored on the next play when
Trace Anderson singled home
Landon Scott.
FHU 4, IUSE 2
Top 5
Another Grenadier run crossed with a two-out RBI single.
FHU 4, IUSE 3
Top 6
A two-run homer put IUSE on top.
FHU 4, IUSE 5
Top 7
Indiana Southeast extended their lead with an unearned run crossing with a two-out single.
FHU 4, IUSE 6
Top 8
Three more runs scored for the visitors on four hits.
FHU 4, IUSE 9
Bottom 8
Ryan's single plated
Brennan Petersen before
Brooks Jones' intended sacrifice fly plated Anderson
FHU 6, IUSE 9
Top 9
A two-run double followed by an RBI single put an end to the afternoon's scoring.
FHU 6, IUSE 12
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Up Next
FHU's long home stand continues with a four-game weekend series against No. 12 Missouri Baptist University on March 6 and 7.
