SMC Baseball Splits at East Georgia State College

Swainsboro, GA – The Pioneer baseball team split this past weekend on the road at East Georgia State College. In game one they outscored EGSC 3-1, but in game two, they found themselves on the other end of a 3-0 loss.

In the first inning of game one, John Miller's RBI advancing a run in by Bradwin Salmond. Then in the top of the third inning Houston Wright doubled down the right field line to bring in a run scored by Joey Tepper. Also scoring a run for the Pioneers was Donald Hansis with a sacrifice fly to center which allowed John Miller to score. After a lone run that was scored by East Georgia, the Pioneers defeated EGSC 3-1. Pitching for the Pioneers was Jordan Jackson with 7 strikeouts and Chad Brown closing the game.

In game two, East Georgia held SMC to 6 hits to EGSC's 5 hits, however, SMC could not find a way to bat in any runs. Starting off the game for the Pioneers was Nate Lamb, who allowed 5 hits, 3 runs, and 2 walks. Bradley Hughes relieved Lamb to close the game out.

The Pioneers continue their season as they play at the Southern Union Invitational in Wadley, Alabama. Games start on the 15^th at 4:00pm where they play Dyersburg State Community College.