With the score tied at 3-3 and runners on second and third and two outs, the Flames were unable to send the dribbler of Bulldogs left fielder Adarius Meyers in front of the plate, allowing Ethan Bates to score the go-ahead run. I forgave him. Bates allowed a tying run in the bottom of the inning with one out and runner on second base, but he forced the next two batters to retire and won the game.
Liberty University scored three runs in the fourth inning to take a 3-1 lead, but Louisiana Tech scored two runs in the sixth to tie the game.
designated hitter tod hudson Liberty led with two hits, one RBI and a run scored.
The Flames fell to 11-11 in CUSA on the year and 22-30 overall. The Bulldogs are co-leaders in CUSA, improving to 16-6 in CUSA and 39-15 overall.
box score highlights
record: Louisiana Tech (39-15, 16-6 CUSA); Liberty (22-30; 11-11 CUSA)
position: Lynchburg, Virginia
WP: Sam Bordsen (7-1) | LP: trey cooper (1-2) | SV: Ethan Bates (15)
Score overview
3rd – Latek – Farr home run, 1-0
Fourth – Liberty – Hudson Singles, 1-1
Fourth – Liberty – Troyer doubles, Hudson and Simmons score, 3-1
6th – Latek – Comeau grounded out, Ballard scored, 3-2.
6th – Latek – Stafford reaches for a missed throw, Myers scores, 3-3
9th – Latek – Myers reaches on an infield hit, Bates scores, 4-3.
Remarkable numbers
– Louisiana Tech defeated Liberty 8-6 in the hit column. In Liberty’s contest he made two mistakes.
– The Flames left nine people on base. The Bulldogs had 12 players left.
– Liberty went 2-for-13 with runners in scoring position in this game. Louisiana Tech was 1-for-13 at bat.
– Liberty Relief trey cooper bear the loss. He was the Flames’ fourth pitcher in the contest, going 1/3 innings without a hit and giving up a run. He issued a walk and hit a batter.
– Flames starting pitcher cole hartzler Through the first five innings, he allowed one run on four hits. He struck out two batters six times and walked.
– Louisiana Tech reliever Sam Brodersen earned the win. As the third of four Bulldog pitchers to participate in the game, he pitched three scoreless innings. He didn’t allow a hit. The right-hander had three strikeouts and three walks.
– Bates leads the nation in scoring with 15 points.th This year’s save. He had one strikeout and one walk in the ninth inning.
– Myers had three hits, one RBI and scored one run at Louisiana Tech.
Beyond the Box Score
– Tonight’s contest was the first time Liberty University and Louisiana Tech faced each other on the diamond.
– First single, Flames left fielder brayden horton This marks his 30th consecutive game on base.
– Hudson scores his 11th Multi-hit game. It was his third multi-hit game in the past six games.
– Flames Center Fielder Kane Kepley He stole two bases in this game, leading CUSA with 22 stolen bases on the season.
– Garrett McLaughlin and ben blair Each played in the game as a reliever. Both pitchers have appeared in 21 games this season, leading the Flames.
next
Liberty University and Louisiana Tech will conclude the regular season tomorrow afternoon with a doubleheader at Liberty Stadium’s Worthington Field. Game time for Game 1 is scheduled for 1 p.m. Before the game, his five members on the Flames’ roster will be recognized during Senior Day activities.
