Liberty University
0-1
Southern Miss
1-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Southern Miss | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | 3 | 8 | 0 |
Liberty Pitchers Fan 16; Falls to No. 18 Southern Miss 3-0
2/17/2023 8:59:00 PM | Baseball
Despite striking out 16 Golden Eagles, the Liberty Flames fell to No. 18 Southern Miss 3-0 Friday at Pete Taylor Park to open the 2023 season.
Last season, the Flames struck out 16 or more opponents in a game five times in 60 games.
Southern Miss scored single runs in the third, fourth and fifth inning in its victory. 2022 All-American Tanner Hall, Tyler Martin and Justin Storm combined to hold the Flames to one hit, an infield single by designated hitter Victor Castillo in the fifth inning.
Catcher Blake Johnson had three hits, including a home run in the contest for Southern Miss.
Liberty drops to 0-1. Southern Miss moves to 1-0.
Box Score Highlights
Records: Liberty (0-1); Southern Miss (1-0)
Location: Hattiesburg, Miss. (Pete Taylor Park)
WP: Tanner Hall (1-0) | LP: Garrett Horn (0-1)
Scoring Summary
3rd INNING – USM – Etzel singles, Johnson scores, 1-0
4th INNING – USM – Johnson homers, 2-0
5th INNING – USM – Sargent grounds into fielder's choice, Etzel scores, 3-0
Notable Numbers
- Southern Miss outhit Liberty in the contest, 8-1. Neither team committed an error.
- The Golden Eagles stranded 13 men on base, while the Flame left three.
- Garrett Horn takes the loss for Liberty. He gave up two runs on two hits over the first four innings. He struck out seven batters and walked three.
- Todd Hudson and Cole Hertzler each pitched an inning of relief, recording all three outs on strikeouts.
- Hall recorded the win for Southern Miss. The right-hander pitched five scoreless innings. He struck out five and walked two.
Beyond the Box Score
- Liberty has opened its season on the road 17 out of the past 18 years. The Flames have posted a 28-21 mark in season openers since 1976 (no records for 1974 and 1975).
- Making his collegiate debut, Hudson struck out the first batter he faced to start his college career.
- Hertzler made his first pitching appearance in his Liberty career. The sophomore played in the field last season.
Up Next
The Flames and Golden Eagles will meet again tomorrow at Pete Taylor Park. First pitch is scheduled for 5 p.m.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Hall (1-0)
L: Horn, Garrett (0-1)
S: Storm (1)
Base Running:
HBP: Troyer, Camden 1
Batting:
2B: Etzel 1
3B: Dickerson 1
HR: B. Johnson 1
RBI: Etzel 1 ; Sargent 1 ; B. Johnson 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Etzel 1 ; B. Johnson 2
SB: Etzel 1 ; Dickerson 1
HBP: Paetow 1 ; Lacy 1
