Central, SC – Southern Wesleyan fell to the Young Harris Mountain Lions on Wednesday evening in a 13-3 final score.
The Warriors picked up eight hits in the loss with both Josh Long and Nolan Evatt having two hits. Marty Grisso homered. Southern Wesleyan walked four times.
Kamden Mongan started the game on the mound and pitched 1.2 innings while striking out one. Mason Clark, Matthew White and Cayden Towell all came in to pitch in relief. Both Clark and White struck out two batters.
Game Vitals
Final: Young Harris 13, Southern Wesleyan 3
Records: Southern Wesleyan (7-21) Young Harris (18-8)
How It Happened
Young Harris went on the attack early as home runs in the first and second innings allowed them to take a 4-0 run lead.
The Mountain Lions extended on their lead more in the top of the third as they brought in three more runs.
Southern Wesleyan answered in the bottom of the third inning. Nolan Evatt led off by singling to center field. Evatt advanced to second on a passed ball and then moved to third as Zach Kim hit a single to right field. With runners on the corners, Vincent Angle singled to right field to bring in the first run of the game.
The Warriors struck again in the fourth inning. With one out, Niko Laing hit a single to center field. Laing advanced to third base and Josh Long sent the ball into right field for a single.
Marty Grisso drilled the ball over the left field wall in the bottom of the fifth inning for a solo home run.
However, Young Harris brought more runs in to score in the sixth and seventh innings to win the game in a 13-3 final score.
What's Next
Southern Wesleyan will travel to Florence, SC on March 21-22 to take on the Francis Marion Patriots. They will then travel to Young Harris, GA on March 26 to take on the Young Harris Mountain Lions at 12 pm. The Warriors will host the Barton Bulldogs on March 28-29. On the 29th, the Warriors will celebration their seniors.
