Liberty University
19-24, 10-11
Stetson
27-17, 15-6
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
| Stetson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | X | 5 | 5 | 1 |
Hatters Rally for 5-4 Win over Flames
4/30/2023 8:12:35 PM | Baseball
The Stetson Hatters scored five runs in the sixth inning for a come-from-behind win over the Liberty Flames in a seven-inning game, Sunday afternoon at Melching Field at Conrad Park.
The Flames built a lead for the second straight game, only to see it evaporate. Liberty jumped out to a 4-0 advantage behind right-hander Mikey Tepper before the bottom of the sixth inning.
Center fielder Jaylen Guy and third baseman Cam Foster each had two hits in the contest for the Flames. Each player scored a run.
Liberty drops its fourth straight game. The Flames fall to 10-11 in the ASUN and 19-24 overall. Stetson sweeps the three-game series, improving to 15-6 in ASUN play and 27-17 overall.
Box Score Highlights
Records: Liberty (19-24, 10-11 ASUN); Stetson (27-17, 15-6 ASUN)
Location: DeLand, Fla. (Melching Field at Conrad Ballpark)
WP: Jonathan Gonzalez (6-4) | LP: Cole Garrett (2-3)
Scoring Summary
4th INNING – LIBERTY – Keeter doubles, Betts and Foster score, 2-0
4th INNING – LIBERTY – Simmons triples, Keeter scores, 3-0
5th INNING – LIBERTY – Betts reaches on a fielding error, Guy scores (unearned), 4-0
6th INNING – STETSON – Moran reaches on a fielding error, Hill and Bermudez score, 4-2
6th INNING – STETSON – Hylton doubles, Moran scores (unearned), 4-3
6th INNING – STETSON – Dessureault flies out, Pregent scores (unearned), 4-4
6th INNING – STETSON – Meola reaches on an infield single, Griffis scores (unearned), 5-4
Notable Numbers
- Liberty outhit Stetson, 8-5. Each team made an error.
-The Flames left nine men on base. The Hatters left five men on base.
- Foster reached base in each of his fourth at bats. He also drew two bases on balls to accompany his two hits.
- Nathan Keeter had a two-run double and John Simmons tripled to drive in runs for the Flames.
- Liberty’s Tepper pitched five scoreless innings before running into trouble in the sixth. The right-hander allowed four runs on three hits over five-plus innings. He struck out eight and walked two.
- Flames reliever Cole Garrett takes the loss. He gave up one run on two hits over one inning.
- Stetson starter Daniel Paret allowed four runs on six hits over the first five innings. He struck out six and walked three.
- Hatters’ reliever Jonathan Gonzalez records the win. He gave up two hits over two innings of relief. He struck out three and walked one.
- Center fielder Cameron Hill had two hits and scored a run for the Hatters.
Turning Point
After taking a one-run lead in the bottom of the sixth inning, Stetson had to hold off the Flames in the seventh for the victory. With one out, Guy singled. Two batters later, Foster walked to move Guy, the tying run, into scoring position at second base. However, Hatters reliever Gonzalez was able to strike out the next Flame to end the threat and seal the victory.
Beyond the Box Score
- Stetson’s Melching Field at Conrad Park will be the 2023 ASUN Baseball Championship site. The top eight teams in the conference will qualify for the tournament scheduled for May 23-27.
- Guy collected his team-leading 14th multi-hit game of 2023 in the contest.
- Foster recorded his 10 multi-hit games of the season.
Next Up
Liberty returns to Worthington Field at Liberty Baseball Stadium to begin a five-game homestand. The Flames will host the Old Dominion Monarchs on Wednesday. Game time is scheduled for 6 p.m.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Gonzalez, Jonathan (6-4)
L: Garrett, Cole (2-3)
Batting:
2B: Kepley, Kane 1 ; Foster, Cam 1 ; Keeter, Nathan 1
3B: Simmons, John 1
RBI: Keeter, Nathan 2 ; Simmons, John 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Guy, Jaylen 1 ; Betts, Gray 1 ; Foster, Cam 1 ; Keeter, Nathan 1
Batting:
2B: Hill, Cameron 1 ; Hylton, Brandon 1
RBI: Meola, Lorenzo 1 ; Moran, Landon 1 ; Hylton, Brandon 1 ; Dessureault, Yohann 1
SF: Dessureault, Yohann 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Bermudez, David 1 ; Hill, Cameron 1 ; Moran, Landon 1 ; Pregent, Christian 1 ; Griffis, Evan 1
HBP: Bermudez, David 1 ; Wyers, Drew 1 ; Dessureault, Yohann 1
