Liberty University
14-17, 6-6
Central Arkansas
14-17, 6-6
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Arkansas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 1 |
| LIBERTY | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 6 |
Central Arkansas Downs Liberty to Salvage Final Game of Series
4/8/2023 3:57:52 PM | Baseball
The Central Arkansas Bears took advantage of six Liberty errors to defeat the Flames 9-3 Saturday, salvaging the final game of their ASUN series at Worthington Field at Liberty Baseball Stadium.
After closing to within one on the scoreboard in the fifth, the Bears took the lead with three runs in the sixth, benefitting from two Liberty errors. In the seventh, Central Arkansas took advantage of two more Flames errors, plating four more runs to pull away en route to the victory.
Liberty first baseman Brayden Horton, center fielder Jaylen Guy and third baseman Cam Foster had two hits apiece in the game.
Liberty won the teams' first two games of the three-game series. The Flames fall to 6-6 in the ASUN and 14-18 overall. Central Arkansas improves to 6-6 in the ASUN conference and 14-17 overall.
Box Score Highlights
Records: Central Arkansas (14-17, 6-6 ASUN); Liberty (14-17, 6-6 ASUN)
Location: Lynchburg, Va. (Worthington Field at Liberty Baseball Stadium)
WP: Charlie Christen (2-2) | LP: David Erickson (1-1) | SV: Dillan Janak (2)
 Scoring Summary
3rd INNING – LIBERTY - Troyer singles, Lazzaro scores (unearned), 1-0
3rd INNING – LIBERTY - Hillier singles, Horton and Kepley score, 3-0
5th INNING – UCA - Leonard singles, Argenta scores, 3-1
5th INNING – UCA – Leonard scores on a wild pitch, 3-2
6th INNING – UCA – Bowman reaches on a bunt single, Harris scores (unearned), 3-3
6th INNING – UCA – Noa scores on throwing error (unearned), 4-3
6th INNING – UCA – Sturgeon files out, Bowman scores (unearned), 5-3
7th INNING – UCA – McLaughlin reaches on a throwing error (unearned), 6-3
7th INNING – UCA – Argenta reaches on a fielder’s choice, King scores (unearned), 7-3
7th INNING – UCA – Sturgeon doubles, Leonard and Argenta score (unearned), 9-3
Notable Numbers
- Liberty outhit Central Arkansas, 10-8. The Bears committed one error.
- The Flames left 14 men on base. The Bears left 11.
- Seven of the nine Central Arkansas
- Horton reached base four times in the contest with two hits and two walks. He scored a run.
- Flames reliever David Erickson takes the loss. The second Liberty reliever in the contest, the right-hander gave up three unearned runs on three hits during one inning of work. He struck out two.
- Liberty starting pitcher Mikey Tepper allowed two runs over 4 2/3 innings. He struck out six and walked three. At one point during his outing, he retired nine in a row.
- Central Arkansas starter Charlie Christensen records the win. The right-hander allowed three runs on four hits over five innings. He struck out two and walked four.
- Center fielder Drew Sturgeon doubled and drove in a game-high three runs for the Bears.
Turning Point
After cutting the Liberty lead to 3-2 in the fifth inning, Central Arkansas profited from two Flames errors in the sixth to take the lead. With one out in the inning and a runner on first, catcher Noah Argenta reached on a Liberty throwing error to put Bears at first and third. Shortstop Reid Bowman followed with a sacrifice bunt to plate pinch runner Trey Harris to tie the game at 3-3
The next batter, second baseman Leonard Tan, beat out an infield single and Argenta came around to score on another Flames’ throwing error for a 4-3 edge. Sturgeon followed with a sacrifice fly to give the visitors a 5-3 lead.
Later in the home half of the seventh and trailing 9-3, Liberty had runners at first and second with one out. However, Central Arkansas reliever Dillan Janak was able to battle back and retire the next two Flames to end the threat.
Beyond the Box Score
- Central Arkansas and Liberty met for the first time on the diamond this weekend, with the Flames taking the series, 2-1.
- Liberty committed a season-high six errors. The Flames’ previous high was five in a 9-7 win at Winthrop on Feb. 26.
- Guy has had two or more hits in five of the last seven games. The outfielder leads the Flames with 10 multi-hit games.
- Horton and Foster each collect their fifth multi-hit game of the season.
- Catcher Three Hillier extended his reached base safely streak to a team-high 23 consecutive games with a two-run single in the third inning.
Next Up
Liberty begins a five-game road swing on Tuesday. The Flames will travel to Blacksburg, Va., for a contest at Virginia Tech. Game time is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: CHRISTENSEN, Charlie (2-2)
L: Erickson, David (1-1)
S: JANAK, Dillan (2)
Batting:
2B: STURGEON, Drew 1
RBI: STURGEON, Drew 3 ; ARGENTA, Noah 1 ; BOWMAN, Reid 1 ; LEONARD, Tanner 1
SH: MCLAUGHLIN, Jack 1 ; ARGENTA, Noah 1
SF: STURGEON, Drew 1
Base Running:
RUNS: JOHNSON, Kolby 1 ; KING, Mason 1 ; HARRIS, Trey 1 ; ARGENTA, Noah 3 ; BOWMAN, Reid 1 ; LEONARD, Tanner 2
SB: STURGEON, Drew 1 ; SELDOMRIDGE, Kade 2 ; ARGENTA, Noah 1 ; LEONARD, Tanner 3
HBP: JOHNSON, Kolby 1
Batting:
2B: Foster, Cam 1
RBI: Troyer, Camden 1 ; Hillier, Three 2
SH: Lazzaro, Jake 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Kepley, Kane 1 ; Horton, Brayden 1 ; Lazzaro, Jake 1
SB: Kepley, Kane 1
