Liberty University
12-3
VCU
7-8
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| VCU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
VCU Edges No. 14 Liberty in Ninth 2-1
3/15/2022 7:34:12 PM | Baseball
A bunt single in the ninth inning pushed the VCU Rams past the No. 14 Liberty Flames 2-1, Tuesday at the Diamond.
On an afternoon where pitching held the upper hand, the host Rams plated the winning run without getting a hit out of the infield in the ninth inning. After the first two batters of the inning reached on an infield single and a throwing error to put runners on the corners, left fielder Cooper Benzin’s bunt scored the winning run for the walk-off victory.
Four Liberty pitchers held VCU to five hits in the contest, while five Rams limited the Flames to three hits in the game.
Liberty drops to 12-3 on the year. VCU improves to 7-8. The Rams have won four straight games.
Box Score Highlights
Records: Liberty (12-3); VCU (7-8)
Location: Richmond, Va. (The Diamond)
WP: Nolan Wilson (2-0) | LP: Mason Fluharty (2-1)
Scoring Summary
6th INNING – VCU – Hujsack singles, Locklear scores, 1-0
7th INNING – LIBERTY – Gulakowski doubles, Orndorff scores on fielding error (unearned), 1-1
9th INNING – VCU – Benzin singles, Robinson scores, 2-1
Notable Numbers
- The Rams outhit the Flames, 5-3. VCU made two errors in the contest. Liberty made one.
- Liberty left six men on base. VCU left eight.
- No Flames hitter had more than one hit in the game.
- Fluharty was the tough-luck loser. The reliever gave up one run on two hits over 2/3-plus innings. He struck out two batters.
- Liberty starter Dylan Cumming gave up one hit while striking out five and walking three over the first 4 1/3 innings.
- Flames reliever Jeremy Beamon pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings.
- VCU reliever Nolan Wilson records the win. He allowed a hit and walked a batter in the top of the ninth.
- Rams third baseman Tyler Locklear had two hits in the contest.
Turning Point
In the top of the ninth and with the score tied 1-1, Liberty had its first two batters of the inning reach base. Right fielder Aaron Anderson singled to led off the inning and moved to second when left fielder Three Hillier drew a base on balls. However, Wilson battled back, retiring the next three batters to end the scoring threat.
Beyond the Box Score
- Today’s meeting between the Flames and the Rams is their only contest schedule between the two teams this season.
- Liberty falls to 3-2 on the road and 3-1 in midweek games, this season.
- The Flames' three hits are their lowest hit total in a game in 2022.
Up Next
Liberty opens ASUN Conference play, this weekend. The Flames will travel to Jacksonville, Fla., to face the North Florida Ospreys in a three-game series, starting Friday. First pitch Friday at Harmon Stadium is scheduled for 6 p.m.
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Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Wilson, Nolan (2-0)
L: Fluharty, Mason (2-1)
Batting:
2B: Gulakowski, Brady 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Orndorff, Derek 1
Batting:
2B: Locklear, Tyler 1
RBI: Hujsak, Connor 1 ; Benzin, Cooper 1
SH: Amiss, Logan 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Locklear, Tyler 1 ; Robinson, Jesse 1
SB: Robinson, Jesse 1
CS: Hujsak, Connor 1
HBP: Locklear, Tyler 1
