HENDERSON — In a surprise home weekend, the (RV) Freed-Hardeman University Lions hosted the No. 11 Missouri Baptist University Spartans. In the first day of a four-game set the Lions got a walkoff win, 2-1, thanks to
Drake Blackwood's solo homer. A big inning from the guests saw the Lions fall, 9-1, in game two.
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Game 1
#11 Missouri Baptist - 1
(RV) Freed-Hardeman - 2
The first game of the day was a pitcher's duel with only three runs crossing. FHU (14-4) scored the first run of the day with a pair of two-out hits in the first inning. Missouri Baptist tied the game with a run in the top of the third.
After three scoreless frames,
Drake Blackwood walked off the Spartans (9-4) with a leadoff solo homer.
The Lions mustered three hits with Blackwood being joined by
Brooks Jones and
Hunter Ryan.
Hunter McLemore got the start where he threw 5 2/3 innings before
Colton Bryant (2-1) got the victory in 1 1/3 innings of relief.
Scoring Summary
Bottom 1
Brooks Jones had a two-out single before swiping second.
Hunter Ryan drove him home with a single.
FHU 1, MBU 0
Top 3
A sacrifice fly tied the game at a run apiece.
FHU 1, MBU 1
Bottom 7
Drake Blackwood ended the first game by sending a 1-1 offering over the wall in right fieldÂ
FHU 2, MBU 1
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Game 2
#11 Missouri Baptist - 9
(RV) Freed-Hardeman - 1
In the second game, the Lions (14-5) tied the game with a double steal in the second inning before the Spartans plated four runs in the fifth inning before scoring one in each of the last four innings.
Missouri Baptist (10-4) was locked in, connecting for 14 hits, six of which went for extra bases.
Drake Blackwood led FHU's hitters with two of the Lions' five base knocks.
Jackson Fitzwilson (4-1) suffered his first loss of the season, though he struck out two in five complete innings.
Scoring Summary
Top 2
Missouri Baptist took advantage of an error by scoring an unearned run.
FHU 0, MBU 1
Bottom 3
Hunter Ryan quickly answered by legging out an infield single and advancing to second on an errant throw. After a balk and
Chase Eakes was hit by a pitch, a double-steal allowed Ryan to score FHU's run.
FHU 1, MBU 1
Top 5
The Spartans managed to plate four runs in the fifth frame including two RBI doubles.
FHU 1, MBU 5
Top 6
An RBI single added a Missouri Baptist run.
FHU 1, MBU 6
Top 7
A solo homer made it a six-run game.
FHU 1, MBU 7
Top 8
The Spartans led off the inning with a home run.
FHU 1, MBU 8
Top 9
An RBI double from the guests ended the scoring.
FHU 1, MBU 9
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Up Next
The Lions will hope to avoid the rain to compete in another doubleheader beginning at 11:00 a.m.
