Eli Brown On Sunday afternoon, he hit his first career home run as the Youngstown State University baseball team lost an 18-2 decision to Georgia Tech in the final game of the series at Russ Chandler Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Yellow Jackets scored the first nine points of the game, including Brown's two-run homer over the right-field wall in the top of the fourth inning. Georgia Tech added three runs in the fifth inning, six runs in the sixth, and completed the four-game series in the seventh inning.
Brown went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a stolen base. teddy luffner He had 2 hits and 1 RBI in 3 at-bats. Derrick Tarpley Jr. and Brett Stanley Penguins singles were also added.
YSU starter lane rose In two innings, he allowed eight hits, nine runs, and two strikeouts, resulting in the loss. Nile Todd Over two innings, he scored three runs with two hits and three punchouts. Casey Marshalwitz He threw out one no-run frame from the bullpen. Bradyn Anderson allowed five runs on three hits, but chase franken He allowed one run in two-thirds of the innings.
The Yellow Jackets quickly took the lead with six hits and four runs in the home half of the first inning. Georgia Tech scored five points in the third home half to build a 9-0 lead.
In the top of the fourth inning, Ruffner hit a double with two outs, and Brown reached base with his first career home run into the right field seats.
The Yellow Jackets scored three runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to push their advantage to 12-2, then added six runs in the sixth to close the gap.
Georgia Tech starting pitcher Logan McGuire earned the win with six hits, two runs, and five strikeouts in five innings. Riley Stanford and Kayden Gaudette each pitched scoreless innings in relief for the Yellow Jackets.
Youngstown State returns to nonconference action Tuesday against Kent State.The first pitch at Schoonover Stadium's Olga Mural Field is scheduled for 3 p.m.
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