Eagles Complete the Sweep in Weekend Series Opener
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
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1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 3 |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | X | 13 | 15 | 3 |
Waleska, GA - The Reinhardt Eagles complete the sweep over the Lindsey Wilson Blue Raiders on a sunny afternoon in Waleska with a final score of 13-5. In the three games, the Eagles racked up thirty-seven total runs and only allowed eight in return. The pitching staff and defense did their jobs and the offensive gave them plenty of support to get the task completed.
Brett Allen started as pitcher for the Eagles, contributing to a solid defensive performance against the Blue Raiders. Allen - not usually a starter - showed that he can do just about anything on the mound. He pitched five and 2/3 innings striking out five batters and had four earned runs.
In total, it took four Eagles on the mound to get the final series win and each contributed. Ben Medley came in for relief of Allen and recorded a strikeout, but was only able to pitch 2/3 innings. Brock Weiss came in next and had a successful one and 2/3 innings and did not allow a run. Brent Turley finished things up in the top of the ninth and did not allow a run. It was another great performance by the Eagles' pitching staff.
Reinhardt (GA)Pitchers
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
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| Brett Allen (W, 1-0) | 5.2 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Ben Medley | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Brock Weiss | 1.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brent Turley | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 9.0 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
The Eagles' offense was equally impressive, with multiple players crossing the plate. Dryden Howse was 3 for 4 with a run scored, Robert Phelps was 3 for 5 with a run scored, Nash Crowell was 2 for 4 with a run scored, Ryan Stephens was 2 for 5 with a run scored, and Barry Eiseman was 2 for 3 with a run scored. Phelps and Eiseman both 4 RBIs each in the game to lead the Eagles.
Phelps had the best day at the plate for the Eagles hitting both a double and triple in route to his 4 RBIs. Eiseman and Howse both had doubles as well and played pivotal roles in securing the Eagles' victory.
Looking ahead, the Eagles maintain an undefeated record of 3-0 as they prepare to face Midway in a home weekend series on February 7th-9th. Game one is Friday at 3 pm at Ken White Field.