Franklin Springs, GA – Southern Wesleyan dropped the final game of the series to the Emmanuel Lions in a 9-7 final score on Sunday afternoon.

The Warriors recorded 10 hits during the game with three players each posting two hits during the game.  Timo Schau led the team with two doubles.  Tyler Fuller, Devin Patrick, Colby Jones and Ty King Richards also doubled during the game.  King Richards led the team with two of the six RBIs of the game.  He also recorded a sacrifice bunt.  Two Warriors walked during the game and Schau stole the lone base for the Warriors.  Southern Wesleyan left nine batters on base.

Parker Pillsbury started the final game of the series for the Warriors.  Pillsbury pitched three innings while striking out four batters.  Laython McLean and Aaron Bennett came in to pitch in relief.  McLean pitched one inning while striking out one, while Bennett pitched four innings while striking out five.

Game Vitals

Final : Emmanuel 9, Southern Wesleyan 7

Records : Southern Wesleyan (4-8 / CC 0-3) Emmanuel (6-7 / CC 5-1)

How It Happened

The Emmanuel Lions took the first runs of the game as Henle doubled to bring in two runs.  The Lions continued to be strong on the defense as they shut down Southern Wesleyan's hitters until the top of the third inning.

Southern Wesleyan countered in the top of the third.  With one out, Ty King Richards singled to center field and then advanced to third on a double by Timo Schau.  With two runners on, DJ Ludwick grounded out, but putting the ball in play allowed King Richards to score to put the Warriors down 2-1.

The Lions pushed further ahead in the bottom of the third, bringing three more runs across home plate.  They continued to extend their lead in the bottom of the fourth, taking a 9-1 run advantage over the Warriors.

Southern Wesleyan would not be discouraged.  Parker Pillsbury led off the inning for the Warriors, reaching first on an error by the Lions second baseman.  Dawson Posick followed Pillsbury, reaching first base as he was hit by a pitch.  With two runners on, Tyler Fuller doubled down the left field line to allow Pillsbury to score.  A ground out by Devin Patrick, brought Posick in to put the Warriors down 9-3.  The Warriors continued to put on the pressure as Sawyer Price singled to center field to bring Fuller in.  A double by Colby Jones advanced Price to third.  With runners at the corners, Ty King Richards doubled to right center to bring both Jones and Price across home plate.  A wild pitch allowed King Richards to reach third.  Timo Schau was then hit by a pitch, and then both King Richards and Schau advanced on a wild pitch to bring King Richards in to score.  Despite the late rally, the Warriors fell 7-9.

What's Next

Southern Wesleyan will return to Dr. C Keith Connor Field on February 25 as the welcome Goshen Maple Leaves.  They remain at home on February 28-29 as they take on the Belmont Abbey Crusaders.  The Warriors will then travel to Dahlonega, GA to take on the North Georgia Nighthawks on March 4 at 4 p.m.