MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Fairmont State University (12-10, 6-4 MEC) swept Davis & Elkins College (4-21, 2-6 MEC) in a doubleheader on Saturday at Dale Miller Field, securing a decisive 9-0 victory in the first game and a thrilling 5-3 win in the second.
Game 1: Fairmont State 9, Davis & Elkins 0
In Game 1, the Falcons showcased a dominant performance, highlighted by a six-run inning in the sixth. Fairmont State's offense recorded 12 hits and maintained a flawless defensive effort with no errors. They jumped out to an early lead in the first inning when
Bryont Green singled and advanced to third on a fielder's choice, scoring alongside
Cameron Moore on a two-RBI single by
Drew Emrich, placing the score at 2-0.
The Falcons continued to build their lead in the third inning with Green walking, stealing second, and scoring on Moore's RBI single, extending the advantage to 3-0.
The sixth inning saw
TJ Hughes hit a two-run homer down the left field line, bringing
Cam Cole home, followed by a series of hits including an RBI double by Emrich and a double from
Reilly Bubb that added another run. A single from
Maddox Johnston, coupled with a fielding error by the center fielder, capped off a six-run inning, bringing the score to 9-0.
Micah Canterbury was stellar on the mound, pitching a complete game shutout over seven innings, allowing only three hits, issuing two walks, and striking out eight batters.
Bryont Green stole three bases and scored two runs, while
TJ Hughes contributed significantly with a home run and two RBIs.
Drew Emrich finished with three hits and three RBIs, including a double.
Game 2: Fairmont State 5, Davis & Elkins 3
In Game 2, the Falcons clinched victory with a three-run seventh inning. The Senators initially took the lead in the second inning when Mason Brenneman scored on a double play for a 1-0 advantage.
Fairmont State answered back in the fifth;
Reilly Bubb singled, advanced to third on a throwing error, and scored, while
Maddox Johnston also capitalized on the error to score on
Kris Sutton's sacrifice fly, making it 2-1.
However, Davis & Elkins tied the game in the sixth as Kenny Capria scored on a single by Brenneman, and took a 3-2 lead in the seventh.
In a dramatic bottom of the seventh, Sutton drew a walk and
Gunner Riley singled, putting runners on the corners. With the potential last out looming,
Bryont Green came to the plate and launched a walk-off three-run homer to centerfield, sealing the 5-3 victory.
Connor Tingler delivered a solid performance on the mound, pitching 6 1/3 innings, striking out eight batters, and allowing two earned runs on seven hits.
Cameron Gonzalez entered in relief, pitching 2/3 of an inning without giving up a hit.
Bryont Green's game-winning home run was pivotal, as he drove in three runs, while
TJ Hughes contributed with two hits, and
Reilly Bubb scored one run with two hits.
Fairmont State continues conference play on Sunday, March 29 against West Virginia Wesleyan at Dale Miller Field. Game one's first pitch is set for 1:00 p.m.
