Feb. 15, 2010

2.15.10 - Bethany, Okla.- After several games postponed due to weather, the Mid-America Christian University baseball team opened their season with an 8-4 win over York College on a bitter cold Monday afternoon at Cypert Complex on the campus of Southern Nazarene University.

The Panthers struck first, scoring two runs in the top of the third. The Evangels countered in the bottom half of the inning. Scott Mulhearn led off the inning, advancing to first, after being hit by a pitch. Senior Matt Allen singled, putting runners on firsts and second. Sam Lewis walked to load the bases. Pete Feuratado singled; bring Mulhearn home. With the bases loaded for the second time in the inning, James Frederick hit a grand slam to give the Evangels a 5-2 advantage.

The Evangels tacked on two more runs in the bottom of the fourth and one run in the fifth.

The Panthers were able to add one run in the sixth and one in the seventh. But it was not enough to get past the Evangels.

On the mound, Thomas Peabody (1-0), recorded the victory after five solid innings. He had five strikeouts, two walks, seven hits and three runs.

Ivan Juvera closed out the game on the mound, pitching two innings, with one strikeout, allowing three hits and one run.

The Evangels take the road on Tuesday, February 16th, traveling to Oklahoma Wesleyan University for a double header. First pitch is set for 1 p.m.