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Louisiana Tech Scores in 9th to Edge Liberty 4-3
5/16/2024 11:14:00 PM | Baseball
LYNCHBURG, VA. – The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs pushed across the go-ahead run on an infield hit in the ninth inning to top the Liberty Flames 4-3 in their CUSA series opener Thursday evening at Worthington Field at Liberty Baseball Stadium.
With the score tied at 3-3, runners on second and third and two out, the Flames could not field a dribbler in front of the plate by Bulldogs left fielder Adarius Myers, allowing Ethan Bates to score the go-ahead run. In the bottom of the inning, Bates allowed the tying run to reach second base with one out but then retired the next two batters to close out the victory.
Liberty took a 3-1 lead with three runs in the fourth inning, only to see Louisiana Tech score two runs in the sixth to tie the contest.
Designated hitter Todd Hudson led Liberty with two hits, an RBI and a run scored.
The Flames drop to 11-11 in CUSA and 22-30 overall on the year. The Bulldogs, the CUSA co-leader, improves to 16-6 in CUSA and 39-15 overall.
Box Score Highlights
Records: Louisiana Tech (39-15, 16-6 CUSA); Liberty (22-30; 11-11 CUSA)
Location: Lynchburg, Va.
WP: Sam Bordersen (7-1) | LP: Trey Cooper (1-2) | SV: Ethan Bates (15)
Scoring Summary
3rd – LaTech – Furr homers, 1-0
4th – Liberty – Hudson singles, 1-1
4th – Liberty – Troyer doubles, Hudson and Simmons score, 3-1
6th – LaTech – Comeaux grounds out, Ballard scores, 3-2
6th – LaTech – Stafford reaches on a throwing error, Myers scores, 3-3
9th – LaTech – Myers reaches on an infield single, Bates scores, 4-3
Notable Numbers
- Louisiana Tech edged Liberty in the hit column, 8-6. Liberty committed two errors in the contest.
- The Flames left nine men on base. The Bulldogs left 12.
- Liberty was 2-for-13 with runners in scoring position in the game. Louisiana Tech went 1-for-13.
- Liberty reliever Trey Cooper takes the loss. The fourth Flames pitcher in the contest, he gave up on a run on no hits over 1/3 innings. He walked and hit a batter.
- Flames starting pitcher Cole Hertzler gave up one run on four hits over the first five innings. He struck out six and walked two batters.
- Louisiana Tech reliever Sam Brodersen picks up the win. The third of four Bulldog pitchers in the game, he pitched three scoreless innings. He did not allow a hit. The right-hander struck out three and walked three.
- Bates earns his national-leading 15th save of the year. He struck out one and walked one in the ninth inning.
- Myers had three hits with an RBI and scored a run for Louisiana Tech.
Beyond the Box Score
- Tonight's contest was the first-ever meeting between Liberty and Louisiana Tech on the diamond.
- With a single in the first, Flames left fielder Brayden Horton has now reached base in 30 consecutive games.
- Hudson records his 11th multi-hit game. It is his third multi-hit game in his last six games.
- Flames center fielder Kane Kepley stole two bases in the game and now leads CUSA with 22 stolen bases on the season.
- Garrett McLaughlin and Ben Blair each made a relief appearance in the game. The two pitchers lead the Flames with 21 appearances on the season.
Up Next
Liberty and Louisiana Tech will conclude their three-game series and complete their regular seasons with a doubleheader tomorrow afternoon at Worthington Field at Liberty Baseball Stadium. Game time for game one is scheduled for 1 p.m. Before the game, the five members of the Flames' roster will be recognized during Senior Day activities.
With the score tied at 3-3, runners on second and third and two out, the Flames could not field a dribbler in front of the plate by Bulldogs left fielder Adarius Myers, allowing Ethan Bates to score the go-ahead run. In the bottom of the inning, Bates allowed the tying run to reach second base with one out but then retired the next two batters to close out the victory.
Liberty took a 3-1 lead with three runs in the fourth inning, only to see Louisiana Tech score two runs in the sixth to tie the contest.
Designated hitter Todd Hudson led Liberty with two hits, an RBI and a run scored.
The Flames drop to 11-11 in CUSA and 22-30 overall on the year. The Bulldogs, the CUSA co-leader, improves to 16-6 in CUSA and 39-15 overall.
Box Score Highlights
Records: Louisiana Tech (39-15, 16-6 CUSA); Liberty (22-30; 11-11 CUSA)
Location: Lynchburg, Va.
WP: Sam Bordersen (7-1) | LP: Trey Cooper (1-2) | SV: Ethan Bates (15)
Scoring Summary
3rd – LaTech – Furr homers, 1-0
4th – Liberty – Hudson singles, 1-1
4th – Liberty – Troyer doubles, Hudson and Simmons score, 3-1
6th – LaTech – Comeaux grounds out, Ballard scores, 3-2
6th – LaTech – Stafford reaches on a throwing error, Myers scores, 3-3
9th – LaTech – Myers reaches on an infield single, Bates scores, 4-3
Notable Numbers
- Louisiana Tech edged Liberty in the hit column, 8-6. Liberty committed two errors in the contest.
- The Flames left nine men on base. The Bulldogs left 12.
- Liberty was 2-for-13 with runners in scoring position in the game. Louisiana Tech went 1-for-13.
- Liberty reliever Trey Cooper takes the loss. The fourth Flames pitcher in the contest, he gave up on a run on no hits over 1/3 innings. He walked and hit a batter.
- Flames starting pitcher Cole Hertzler gave up one run on four hits over the first five innings. He struck out six and walked two batters.
- Louisiana Tech reliever Sam Brodersen picks up the win. The third of four Bulldog pitchers in the game, he pitched three scoreless innings. He did not allow a hit. The right-hander struck out three and walked three.
- Bates earns his national-leading 15th save of the year. He struck out one and walked one in the ninth inning.
- Myers had three hits with an RBI and scored a run for Louisiana Tech.
Beyond the Box Score
- Tonight's contest was the first-ever meeting between Liberty and Louisiana Tech on the diamond.
- With a single in the first, Flames left fielder Brayden Horton has now reached base in 30 consecutive games.
- Hudson records his 11th multi-hit game. It is his third multi-hit game in his last six games.
- Flames center fielder Kane Kepley stole two bases in the game and now leads CUSA with 22 stolen bases on the season.
- Garrett McLaughlin and Ben Blair each made a relief appearance in the game. The two pitchers lead the Flames with 21 appearances on the season.
Up Next
Liberty and Louisiana Tech will conclude their three-game series and complete their regular seasons with a doubleheader tomorrow afternoon at Worthington Field at Liberty Baseball Stadium. Game time for game one is scheduled for 1 p.m. Before the game, the five members of the Flames' roster will be recognized during Senior Day activities.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Brodersen,S (7-1)
L: Cooper, Trey (1-2)
S: Bates,E (15)
Batting:
2B: Bates,E 1 ; Myers,A 1
HR: Furr,K 1
RBI: Myers,A 1 ; Comeaux,G 1 ; Safford,W 1 ; Furr,K 1
SH: Safford,W 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Bates,E 1 ; Ballard,M 1 ; Myers,A 1 ; Furr,K 1
HBP: Davis,D 1 ; Bates,E 1
Batting:
2B: Hudson, Todd 1 ; Troyer, Camden 1
RBI: Hudson, Todd 1 ; Troyer, Camden 2
SH: Sweatt, Aidan 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Dye, Macaddin 1 ; Simmons, John 1 ; Hudson, Todd 1
SB: Kepley, Kane 2
CS: Rabon, Noah 1
HBP: Simmons, John 1
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