Liberty University
11-2
Campbell
7-7
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 0 |
| LIBERTY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Campbell Shuts Out No. 14 Liberty, Ending Winning Streak
3/11/2022 8:23:47 PM | Baseball
The Campbell Fighting Camels shut out No. 14 Liberty 7-0, halting the Flames’ 11-game winning streak, Friday afternoon at Worthington Field at Liberty Baseball Stadium.
Campbell starter Thomas Harrington (3-1) combined with two other Camels to shut out the Flames for the first time in 2022. Harrington scattered five hits and struck out seven over the first seven innings.
Third baseman Stephen Hill, right fielder Aaron Anderson and left fielder Three Hillier had two hits apiece for the Flames in the contest.
Liberty falls to 11-2 and suffering its first setback since the season opener on Feb. 18. In addition, the loss ends the Flames’ home winning streak at 17, dating back to 2021. The streak was the longest in the nation coming into the contest. Campbell moves to 7-7 on the year.
Box Score Highlights
Records: Campbell (7-7); Liberty (11-2)
Location: Lynchburg, Va. (Worthington Field at Liberty Baseball Stadium)
WP: Thomas Harrington (3-1) | LP: Joe Adametz III (2-2)
Scoring Summary
3rd INNING – CAM – Neto homers, 1-0
3rd INNING – CAM – Logan Jordon homers, Pierson and McPeak score, 4-0
4th INNING – CAM – Denning doubles, Arnold scores, 5-0
4th INNING – CAM – Neto homers, Denning scores, 7-0
Notable Numbers
- Campbell edge Liberty in hits in the contest, 9-8. Neither team committed an error.
- Liberty left eight men on base. Campbell left four.
- Flames starter Joe Adametz III takes the loss. Adametz allowed four runs on six hits over four innings. He struck out two and did not walk a batter.
- Campbell relievers Jake Murray and Garret Kangas each pitched a scoreless inning to finish out the shutout.
- The Camels hit three home runs in the contest. Shortstop Zach Neto hit two in the game. His first two home runs of the season.
Turning Point
After a scoreless first three innings, Campbell gave Harrington all the runs he needed in the fourth. With one out, Neto hit his first home run of the game for a 1-0 advantage. Adamtez then retired the next batter and looked like he would get out of the inning without further damage.
However, designated hitter Tyler McPeak and first baseman Drake Pierson kept the inning going with back-to-back singles. Left fielder Logan Jordan followed with a home run, giving visiting Campbell a 4-0 lead.
Beyond the Box Score
- Liberty had won 17 consecutive games at Worthington Field at Liberty Baseball Stadium coming into the contest. The Flames had last lost at the stadium 2-0 to Coastal Carolina on April 24, 2021.
- April 24, 2021 was also the last time Liberty was shut out in a contest.
- The Flames are now 8-1 at home, this season. Liberty has lost three times in its last 37 games at Liberty Baseball Stadium.
- Anderson collects his team-leading eighth multi-hit game, this season. Meanwhile, Hill recorded his fifth and Hillier his third.
- Anderson has at least one hit in each of the last four games and has reached base safely in 12 straight contests.
Up Next
Liberty and Campbell will wrap up their series on Sunday. First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: HARRINGTON, Thomas (3-1)
L: Adametz III, Joe (2-2)
Batting:
2B: DENNING, Connor 1 ; ARNOLD, Bryce 1
HR: NETO, Zach 2 ; JORDAN, Logan 1
RBI: DENNING, Connor 1 ; NETO, Zach 3 ; JORDAN, Logan 3
Base Running:
RUNS: DENNING, Connor 1 ; NETO, Zach 2 ; MCPEAK, Tyler 1 ; PIERSON, Drake 1 ; JORDAN, Logan 1 ; ARNOLD, Bryce 1
SB: BELBIN, Jarrod 1
PO: BELBIN, Jarrod 1
Batting:
2B: Hill, Stephen 1 ; Hillier, Three 1
