Liberty University
4-4
Longwood
2-8
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longwood | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| LIBERTY | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | X | 9 | 7 | 3 |
Liberty Tops Longwood 9-7 in Home Opener
3/1/2023 8:53:00 PM | Baseball
The Liberty Flames slipped by the Longwood Lancers 9-7 in the Flames' home opener, Wednesday at Worthington Field at Liberty Baseball Stadium.
Flames' left-hander Garrett Gainey held the Lancers in check over the first six innings of the contest. The junior gave up two runs on three hits, striking out four. He did not walk a batter.
Liberty right fielder Camden Troyer had two hits, including his third home run of the season, and drove in five runs in the contest.
Winners of four of its last five games, Liberty evens its record at 4-4 on the season. Longwood drops to 2-8.
Box Score Highlights
Records: Longwood (2-8); Liberty (4-4)
Location: Lynchburg, Va. (Worthington Field at Liberty Baseball Stadium)
WP: Garrett Gainey (2-0) | LP: Cole Taylor (0-2) | SV: Jeremy Beamon (1)
Scoring Summary
1st INNING – LIBERTY - Troyer homers, Hillier and Castillo score, 3-0
2nd INNING – LWD – Camp homers, 3-1
2nd INNING – LIBERTY – Betts grounds out, Simmons scores, 4-1
2nd INNING – LIBERTY – Castillo grounds out, Guy scores 5-1
4th INNING – LIBERTY – Castillo flies out, Lazzaro scores, 6-1
5th INNING – LWG – Kowalski homers, 6-2
6th INNING – LIBERTY – Troyer singles, Foster and Castillo score, 8-2
7th INNING – LWD – Dolberry singles, Kowalski and Wilkinson score, 8-4
7th INNING – LWD – Harris doubles, Dolberrry scores, 8-5
7th INNING – LWD – Dix reaches on a muffed throw, Harris scores (unearned), 8-6
8th INNING – LIBERTY – Hillier scores on a wild pitch, 9-6
9th INNING – LWD – Ryan singles, Dolberry scores, 9-7
Notable Numbers
- Each team had seven hits in the game. The Flames committed three errors.
- Liberty left 12 men on base. Longwood left six.
- Flames shortstop Jake Lazzaro had two hits, walked and scored a run.
- Liberty reliever Jeremy Beamon records his first save of the year. He gave up one hit and struck out a batter over 1/3 of an inning.
- Longwood starter Cole Taylor takes the loss. He gave up six runs on four hits over 4 1/3 innings. He struck out one and walked four.
- Lancers center fielder Michael Dolberry had two hits n the game. He had two RBI and scored two runs.
Beyond the Box Score
- Liberty has now won its last eight home openers and is 9-2 in home openers at Worthington Field at Liberty Baseball Stadium since it opened in 2013.
- Flames head coach Scott Jackson moves one victory shy of 200 for his career. He has a career mark of 199-119 during his seven years at Liberty.
- With two hits in the game, Troyer records his third multi-hit game of the season. It is the second time this season that the right fielder has had three or more RBI in a game.
- Lazzaro has reached safely in a team-high five consecutive games, reaching safely three times in the contest.
- Beamon records his first collegiate save. The reliever made 25 appearances as a freshman last season for the Flames.
- Before the game, Liberty Senior Athletics Communications Director Ryan Bomberger was honored for attending his 1,000 Flames baseball game. Bomberger has handled the program's publicity for the past 19 years.
Up Next
The Flames will welcome the Bryant Bulldogs to Worthington Field at Liberty Baseball Stadium for a three-game series beginning on Friday. First pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m.
Featured in Main Photo: Camden Troyer
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Gainey, Garrett (2-0)
L: TAYLOR, Cole (0-2)
S: Beamon, Jeremy (1)
Batting:
2B: HARRIS, Hayden 1
HR: CAMP, Drew 1 ; KOWALSKI, Drayven 1
RBI: HARRIS, Hayden 1 ; RYAN, Gregory 1 ; CAMP, Drew 1 ; KOWALSKI, Drayven 1 ; DOLBERRY, Michael 2
Base Running:
RUNS: HARRIS, Hayden 1 ; CAMP, Drew 1 ; WILKINSON, Dylan 1 ; KOWALSKI, Drayven 2 ; DOLBERRY, Michael 2
SB: DOLBERRY, Michael 2
Batting:
2B: Castillo, Victor 1 ; Simmons, John 1 ; Lazzaro, Jake 1
HR: Troyer, Camden 1
RBI: Betts, Gray 1 ; Castillo, Victor 2 ; Troyer, Camden 5
SH: Hillier, Three 1
SF: Castillo, Victor 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Castillo, Victor 2 ; Foster, Cam 1 ; Hillier, Three 2 ; Troyer, Camden 1 ; Simmons, John 1 ; Guy, Jaylen 1 ; Lazzaro, Jake 1
SB: Troyer, Camden 1 ; Lazzaro, Jake 1
CS: Castillo, Victor 1
HBP: Foster, Cam 2 ; Troyer, Camden 1 ; Simmons, John 1 ; Guy, Jaylen 1
