March 31, 2009
3.31.09 - Oklahoma City, Okla.- A Game winning home run by junior Tristan Varela in game one and a run rule in game two gave the Mid-America Christian University baseball team the sweep over Central Baptist College on Tuesday afternoon at Evangel Field.
Kyle Francis tossed a complete game one, earning the win on the mound. The sophomore allowed just two runs and struck out seven. With the win, Francis improved to 2-1 on the season.
The Evangels took an early 1-0 advantage in its first at bat as Brett St. Amour, who led off the inning with a single, scored on a single hit by Jake Scott.
CBC took the lead in the top of the fourth scoring two runs off three hits and one error. The designated hitter, Tad Hill, led of the inning with a home run followed by a single by Jacob Sheffer which allowed Jakeb Durham to reach home.
Alex Webb tied the game in the bottom of the fourth with a lead-off home run. Varela got the game winning home run later in the inning hitting a solo shot over the left field fence (3-2).
MACU used a big third inning to roll past CBC 11-0 in five innings in game two. The Evangels racked up 13 hits and had three different players with multiple RBIs.
MACU took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first. Nathan Milton, pinch running for Pete Feurtado who doubled earlier in the inning, stole third and crossed home plate with the help of a sacrifice fly by Jake Scott.
The Evangels would add to their lead in the second. Webb walked, and a double by Rocky Polk brought home Webb with MACU's second run.
The Evangels used seven hits and three CBC errors to produce seven runs in the bottom of the third, giving them a 9-0 advantage.
Already in control, MACU put the game away in the fifth as the Evangels put up two runs to complete the run rule. Matt Allen and Brett St. Amour both singled and Nathan Milton reached on a walk, loading the bases. A double by Scott send Allen and St. Amour home giving the Evangels the 11-0 victory.
Thomas Peabody pitched a complete game shutout allowing no hits with 8 strike outs, giving him a 2-4 overall record.
The Evangels will travel to Claremore on Thursday, April 2nd to take on Conference opponent Rogers State University. First pitch is set for 5 p.m.
