BB: USAC: USA South Athletic Conference

[D-BAT]

LaGRANGE, Ga. - The Methodist baseball season opener was delayed a day, but the Monarchs earned the 6-3 win Sunday afternoon at LaGrange College.

The Monarchs (1-0) scored the first run of the game after Brian Goodwin reached on an error and stole second. He advanced to third after back-to-back walks and scored on Trey Such's fielder's choice to give Methodist the 1-0 lead.

Goodwin scored the Monarchs' second run of the game in the third after drawing the lead-off walk and scored on a RBI-single from Brian Halpin.

The Monarchs took the 5-0 lead in the fourth capped off by a 2-RBI single from Such. Methodist capped off their scoring in the fifth when pinch hitter Xavier Mayo was hit by a pitch and made his way around the bases before scoring on a passed ball.

LaGrange (0-1) tried to rally in the seventh scoring three runs on three hits, but Methodist pitcher Kurt Kelly entered in relief to strike out the final batter to get the Monarchs out of a jam.

Methodist had five players each record a hit with Such finishing with three RBI and Goodwin finishing with three runs scored.

Landon Jordan earned the win on the mound in six innings pitched allowing just two hits while Reid Berry had 0.2 innings of relief and Kelly earned the save in the final 2.1 innings.

The Monarchs will face LaGrange tomorrow at 1 p.m. in the second and final game of the series.




2/8/2010 5:47:07 PM
LaGRANGE, Ga. - It was LaGrange who struck first on Monday, but the Monarchs came back with six unanswered runs to win 6-1 over the Panthers.

Craig Mobley put LaGrange (0-2) on the scoreboard in the bottom of the fourth inning with a home run to center field. The Monarchs (2-0) left eight runners on through the first six innings unable to get a run across, but put together strong base running for two runs in the seventh.

Matt Quick led off by reaching on an error and moved to second on Tripp Lancaster's sacrifice bunt. Brian Goodwin was hit by a pitch and Quick worked his way around on a failed pickoff attempt before scoring on a passed ball. Goodwin scored the eventual game-winning run when Shawn Lovette reached on another Panther error.

The Monarchs added four insurance runs in the eighth after getting three singles from Tyler Younger, Quick and Trey Such.

Tre Britt drew the start on the mound for Methodist and gave up just three hits in six innings while striking out six. Rusty White and John Markley combined for the final three innings of relief.

The Monarchs will take on Bridgewater in their home opener on Saturday with the first pitch of the doubleheader scheduled for 12 p.m.

[boysofsummer]

After being away for a few years and then finding this I am getting back into tracking the USA South. I have been starting to read all these post and look at rosters and want to say a few things. You guys are great! I have really enjoy the post and it has done a good job of bringing me back up to speed thank you. Is CNU the only school that does not have their roster posted? How do they look, does any one know? Methodist is playing baseball! Man I am getting the itch to go watch some basbeall. I look forward to the season and good luck to all.

[Southern BB fan]

Methodist wins their second in a row. 6-1 over Lagrange. Good pitching performance by the staff. Britt went six innings and gave up one run. White got the win and pitched two. Markley closed the 9th and gave not runs. Lancaster was 3 for 4. Such was 2 for 4 and Younger had two hits.

[narch]

jordan and britt have come out of the gate pretty strong...a combined 12 ip, 5 hits, 14 k's, 1 er and 1-0 record...not too shabby

looks like the monarch bats woke up late today, but they woke up just the same

2-0 on the road against a solid ball club is EXACTLY what i was hoping for

[D-BAT]

Methodist wins their second in a row. 6-1 over Lagrange. Good pitching performance by the staff. Britt went six innings and gave up one run. White got the win and pitched two. Markley closed the 9th and gave not runs. Lancaster was 3 for 4. Such was 2 for 4 and Younger had two hits.

Methodist will be a contender!

[Southern BB fan]

While the freshman arms saw limited action there appears to be something to be encouraged about.

[hokieone]

Most teams might as well write their schedules in pencil, as old man winter is re-arranging everything. CNU now  opens Thursday at home against HSC, then St. Mary's Saturday and a DH Sunday with Randolph Macon-WEATHER PERMITTING!

  Accu-Weather says the "high" temperature for those three days will be 41 on Sunday.  Every year we get our pre-season supplies at Gander Mountain and this is no exception.   Sub-40 degree weather won't do real nice things for all those $400 bats...

[vabaseball]

$400 bats!  Guess I haven't had to spring for a bat for my retired leftie in at least three years.

[Southern BB fan]

There is nothing cheap about good baseball gear anymore. Top of the line gloves can run in the hundreds, bats can run over 400. Warm weather, cold weather, sliding gear, cleats etc... can lots more to the cost.

[CrashDavisD3]

For catchers its even worse

Glove, shin guards, Chest Protector, Mask, Padded underglove, and then regular gear  of bats, and all the other stuff well over $1,000. D1 pays for everything. D3 almost nothing.

But as they say it:  Worth every penny for the experiences.

[Southern BB fan]

Double header tomorrow in Fayettville with Methodist Univ. Dress warm temps in the mid forties.

[LTBB1971]

NCWC vs VWC game in jeopardy for Saturday.  Weather calls for 28F and snow during noon game start in Norfolk, VA.

Maybe coaches will switch game to Rocky Mount.

[hokieone]

With a schedule written in pencil, CNU host HSC today, St. Mary's Saturday if they can get out of the eastern shore snow, and then 2 with Randolph Macon on Sunday.   Nothing quite like getting ready for baseball season, by buying small propane tanks for the portable heater. CNU's field is clear and dry, but will be chilly..heck, it'll be just darned cold. Hopefully practicing outside over the past 2-3 weeks in the same conditions will help.

Go Captains!

[WHEELIN WES]

I was told that Bauer Field in Rocky Mount is drying out nicely and would be ready by Saturday. They were going to pull the tarp yesterday and have a light scrimmage and let the wind and sunshine help dry it out. It's suppose snow in the southern part of NC Saturday but with a slight chance of a light dusting up round Rocky Mount so I don't know if it could be played at NCWC or not. But I would love for it to be moved down to our place, I'm dang ready to see some baseball.

[LTBB1971]

Wes,
game has been pushed back to Sunday.  Still playing at VWC.  I went past field today and it did not looked bad but we got snow coming down tonight in Norfolk plus more snow tomorrow morning.  Sunday is supposed to be nice....C'mon Baseball Gods!!!! Let the Bishops play!