Friday, March 15
Lynchburg, Va.
4:00 PM ET
Liberty University
6-11
0
vs
4
Canisius
6-7
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canisius | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
| Liberty | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Liberty Falls to Canisius in Series Opener 4-0
3/15/2024 8:00:00 PM | Baseball
LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Canisius Golden Griffins shut out the Liberty Flames 4-0 in their series opener at Worthington Field at Liberty Baseball Stadium, Friday.
Canisius right-hander Peyton Consigil and Liberty right-hander Cole Hertlzer engaged in a pitchers' duel, holding opposing hitters in check throughout their outings.
Consigil combined with reliever Tom Peltier to hold the Flames to three hits to come away with the victory. Meanwhile, Hertzler gave up three runs, two earned, over seven innings. The outing was the longest of his career.
Liberty drops to 6-11 on the season. Canisius improves to 6-7.
Box Score Highlights
Records: Canisius (6-7); Liberty (6-11)
Location: Lynchburg, Va. (Worthington Field at Liberty Baseball Stadium)
WP: Peyton Consigli (1-1) | LP: Cole Hertzler (1-3) | SV: Tom Peltier (2)
Scoring Summary
2nd – CAN – Sebastian homers, 1-0
3rd – CAN – Strong singles, Dick scores, 2-0
6th – CAN – Zwirecki doubles, Strong scores, 3-0
8th – CAN – Strong singles, Rumley scores, 4-0
Notable Numbers
- Canisius had eight hits in the contest. Liberty had three. The Flames committed the game's only error.
- Liberty left seven men on base. Canisius left six.
- No Flame had more than one hit in the game.
- Liberty center fielder Kane Kepley had a hit and walked twice in the contest.
- Hertzler struck out five and walked one.
- Consigli held the Flames to one hit over six innings. He struck out six and walked three.
- Peltier followed and did not allow a run over the final three innings. He gave two hits, striking out three and walking two.
- Griffins designated hitter Jackson Strong had three hits and two RBI. He also scored a run.
- Right fielder Cole Sebastian hit a solo home run for Canisius.
Beyond the Box Score
- Hertzler's seven innings pitched is the longest appearance of this career. The junior right-hander had previously gone six innings in a game twice, both this year.
- Liberty catcher Maccadin Dye singled in the contest. Dye has at least one hit in five consecutive games and has reached base safely in six straight contests.
- Kepley stole a base in the game. He has now stolen a base in four of the last five games.
Up Next
Liberty and Canisius will meet again tomorrow afternoon at Worthington Field at Liberty Baseball Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 2 p.m.
Canisius right-hander Peyton Consigil and Liberty right-hander Cole Hertlzer engaged in a pitchers' duel, holding opposing hitters in check throughout their outings.
Consigil combined with reliever Tom Peltier to hold the Flames to three hits to come away with the victory. Meanwhile, Hertzler gave up three runs, two earned, over seven innings. The outing was the longest of his career.
Liberty drops to 6-11 on the season. Canisius improves to 6-7.
Box Score Highlights
Records: Canisius (6-7); Liberty (6-11)
Location: Lynchburg, Va. (Worthington Field at Liberty Baseball Stadium)
WP: Peyton Consigli (1-1) | LP: Cole Hertzler (1-3) | SV: Tom Peltier (2)
Scoring Summary
2nd – CAN – Sebastian homers, 1-0
3rd – CAN – Strong singles, Dick scores, 2-0
6th – CAN – Zwirecki doubles, Strong scores, 3-0
8th – CAN – Strong singles, Rumley scores, 4-0
Notable Numbers
- Canisius had eight hits in the contest. Liberty had three. The Flames committed the game's only error.
- Liberty left seven men on base. Canisius left six.
- No Flame had more than one hit in the game.
- Liberty center fielder Kane Kepley had a hit and walked twice in the contest.
- Hertzler struck out five and walked one.
- Consigli held the Flames to one hit over six innings. He struck out six and walked three.
- Peltier followed and did not allow a run over the final three innings. He gave two hits, striking out three and walking two.
- Griffins designated hitter Jackson Strong had three hits and two RBI. He also scored a run.
- Right fielder Cole Sebastian hit a solo home run for Canisius.
Beyond the Box Score
- Hertzler's seven innings pitched is the longest appearance of this career. The junior right-hander had previously gone six innings in a game twice, both this year.
- Liberty catcher Maccadin Dye singled in the contest. Dye has at least one hit in five consecutive games and has reached base safely in six straight contests.
- Kepley stole a base in the game. He has now stolen a base in four of the last five games.
Up Next
Liberty and Canisius will meet again tomorrow afternoon at Worthington Field at Liberty Baseball Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 2 p.m.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Consigli, Peyton (1-1)
L: Hertzler, Cole (1-3)
S: Peltier, Tom (2)
Batting:
2B: Strong, Jackson 1 ; Zwirecki, Thomas 1
3B: Rumley, Trent 1
HR: Sebastian, Cole 1
RBI: Strong, Jackson 2 ; Zwirecki, Thomas 1 ; Sebastian, Cole 1
SH: Stuckey, Howie 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Dick, Carlin 1 ; Rumley, Trent 1 ; Strong, Jackson 1 ; Sebastian, Cole 1
HBP: Spinosa, JC 1
Base Running:
SB: Kepley, Kane 1
Game Leaders
AB
2
R
0
H
1
RBI
0
AB
3
R
0
H
1
RBI
0
AB
3
R
0
H
1
RBI
0
AB
3
R
0
H
0
RBI
0
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