Liberty University
28-9
North Carolina A&T
19-17
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC A&T | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Liberty | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | X | 5 | 7 | 0 |
Skirrow, Brabrand Shine in 5-1 Win
4/18/2019 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
Right-handers Noah Skirrow and Evan Brabrand combined to hold the visiting North Carolina A&T in check, as the Liberty Flames turned back the Aggies 5-1, Thursday evening at Liberty Baseball Stadium.
Skirrow allowed one run on five hits over 6 2/3 innings, striking out eight batters. Brabrand came on with two outs in the seventh and yielded just two hits the rest of the way.
Liberty catcher Jonathan Embry had two hits, a double and two RBI in the non-conference contest.
The Flames move to 28-9 on the season. The Aggies fall to 19-17.
Box Score Highlights
Records: North Carolina A&T (19-17); Liberty (28-9)
Location: Lynchburg, Va. (Liberty Baseball Stadium)
Attendance: 1,693
WP: Noah Skirrow (3-3) | LP: Evan Gates (4-1)
Scoring Summary
LIBERTY – 5th INNING – Guy singles, Locklear scores, 1-0
LIBERTY – 6th INNING – Betts singles, Locklear scores, 2-0
N.C. A&T – 7th INNING – Barber singles, Stanley scores, 2-1
LIBERTY – 7th INNING – Wagner doubles, Embry scores, 3-1
LIBERTY – 8th INNING – Embry doubles, Locklear and Mathieu score, 5-1
Notable Numbers
- Each team had seven hits.
- Liberty shortstop Cam Locklear scored three runs in the contest for the first time this season and the sixth time in his career.
- Three of Liberty's five runs came with two outs.
- North Carolina A&T starting pitcher Evan Gates gave up two runs on four hits over 5 2/3 innings.
Turning Point
With runners on the corners and no score in the bottom of the fifth, Liberty center fielder Jaylen Guy battled Gates through a 10-pitch at bat, singling to plate Locklear for a 1-0 advantage.
Beyond the Box Score
- Liberty moves to 21-3 at Liberty Baseball Stadium, this season. The Flames have won eight of their last nine home games.
- The Flames are 20-3 when scoring first in 2019.
- With his RBI double in the seventh inning, second baseman Will Wagner has reached base in a season-high 17 consecutive games. In addition, Wagner has driven in 15 runs in his last 11 games.
- Brabrand records his ASUN-leading ninth save. His season total is fourth all-time in program history.
Up Next
The Flames and Aggies will meet again in the middle game of their three-game series, tomorrow at Liberty Baseball Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Skirrow, Noah (3-3)
L: GATES,Evan (4-1)
S: Brabrand, Evan (9)
Batting:
RBI: BABER,Dustin 1
SH: WILLIAMSON,Camden 1
Base Running:
RUNS: STANLEY,Ryne 1
HBP: SMITH,Dawnoven 1 ; NORMAN,Jarrett 1
PO: KING,Jason 1
Batting:
2B: Embry, Jonathan 1 ; Wagner, Will 1
RBI: Embry, Jonathan 2 ; Wagner, Will 1 ; Betts, Gray 1 ; Guy, Jaylen 1
SH: Wagner, Will 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Embry, Jonathan 1 ; Mathieu, Logan 1 ; Locklear, Cam 3
SB: Locklear, Cam 2 ; Betts, Gray 1
HBP: Locklear, Cam 1
