Friday, May 15
Murfreesboro, Tenn.
4:00 PM ET/3:00 PM CT
Liberty University
37-18, 20-9
10
at
2
Middle Tennessee
26-28, 12-17
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 1 |
| Middle Tenn. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
Liberty Cruises Past MTSU 10-2 Friday
5/15/2026 8:05:00 PM | Baseball
MURFREESBORO, TENN. – Liberty belted four home runs and left-hander Josh Swink allowed two runs over the first six innings as the Flames romped past the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 10-2 on Friday at Reese Smith Jr. Field.
Designated hitter Ryan Drumm hit two home runs, center fielder Josh Campos connected for a solo round-tripper, and second baseman Ethan Swofford belted a grand slam as Liberty jumped out to a 10-0 lead through 4 1/3 innings.
The Flames sent 10 men to the plate in the fifth inning, scoring seven runs on four hits, including a solo home run by Drumm and Swofford's grand slam, to take a commanding lead.
Meanwhile, Swink kept Middle Tennessee in check, allowing two runs, one earned, on seven hits over a career-high seven innings.
Swofford went 2-for-3 with a walk, four RBI and two runs scored for Liberty, while Drumm also had two hits, driving in three runs and scoring twice.
Liberty moves to 20-9 in CUSA and 37-18 overall. Middle Tennessee falls to 12-17 in conference play and 25-28 overall.
Box Score Highlights
Records: Liberty (37-18, 20-9 CUSA); Middle Tennessee (25-28, 12-17 CUSA)
Location: Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Reese Smith Jr. Field)
WP: Josh Swink (3-2) | LP: Chase Alderman (2-4)
Scoring Summary
2nd – LIBERTY – Drumm homers, Swofford scores, 2-0
3rd – LIBERTY – Campos homers, 3-0
5th – LIBERTY – Drumm homers, 4-0
5th – LIBERTY – DeCandido reaches on a fielding error, Hvidsten scores, 5-0
5th – LIBERTY – Jaffe singles, Campos scores, 6-0
5th – LIBERTY – Swofford homers, Barone, Jaffe and DeCandido score, 10-0
5th – MTSU – Nowak singles, Vondohlen scores, 10-1
6th – MTSU – Clapp homers, 10-2
Notable Numbers
- Each team had seven hits and committed an error in the game.
- The Flames left three men on base. The Blue Raiders left five men on base.
- Campos joined Drumm and Swofford with two hits. He had an RBI and scored two runs. He hit his ninth home run of the season in the contest.
- Drumm hit home runs number two and three on the season in the game.
- Swofford hit his second home run of the year.
- Swink struck out two and did not walk a batter in recording the win.
- Middle Tennessee starting pitcher Chase Alderman takes the loss. The Flames roughed up the right-hander for seven runs on five hits over 4 1/3 innings. Alderman struck out six and walked one.
- Second baseman Cooper Clapp had two hits, including his 11th home run of the season, in the contest.
Beyond the Box Score
- With its win today, Liberty evens its three-game series with Middle Tennessee at one game each.
- The Flames reached 20 wins in conference play for the first time since 2014, when they went 23-3 during the Big South regular season.
- Swink's outing of seven innings is his longest outing as a Flame. The left-hander previously pitched six innings in an 8-7 loss to Louisiana Tech in Game 12 of the CUSA Baseball Championship in Ruston, La., on May 25, 2024.
- Drumm becomes the fourth Flame to hit two or more home runs in a game this season. The multi-hit game was his sixth of the season.
- Swofford hits his first grand slam as a Flame. The second baseman has collected 13 multi-hit games.
- Campos also has 13 multi-hit games after today.
Up Next
Liberty and Middle Tennessee will wrap up the regular season tomorrow afternoon with the finale of the three-game series. The first pitch is scheduled for 2 p.m. EST/1 p.m. CST.
Designated hitter Ryan Drumm hit two home runs, center fielder Josh Campos connected for a solo round-tripper, and second baseman Ethan Swofford belted a grand slam as Liberty jumped out to a 10-0 lead through 4 1/3 innings.
The Flames sent 10 men to the plate in the fifth inning, scoring seven runs on four hits, including a solo home run by Drumm and Swofford's grand slam, to take a commanding lead.
Meanwhile, Swink kept Middle Tennessee in check, allowing two runs, one earned, on seven hits over a career-high seven innings.
Swofford went 2-for-3 with a walk, four RBI and two runs scored for Liberty, while Drumm also had two hits, driving in three runs and scoring twice.
Liberty moves to 20-9 in CUSA and 37-18 overall. Middle Tennessee falls to 12-17 in conference play and 25-28 overall.
Box Score Highlights
Records: Liberty (37-18, 20-9 CUSA); Middle Tennessee (25-28, 12-17 CUSA)
Location: Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Reese Smith Jr. Field)
WP: Josh Swink (3-2) | LP: Chase Alderman (2-4)
Scoring Summary
2nd – LIBERTY – Drumm homers, Swofford scores, 2-0
3rd – LIBERTY – Campos homers, 3-0
5th – LIBERTY – Drumm homers, 4-0
5th – LIBERTY – DeCandido reaches on a fielding error, Hvidsten scores, 5-0
5th – LIBERTY – Jaffe singles, Campos scores, 6-0
5th – LIBERTY – Swofford homers, Barone, Jaffe and DeCandido score, 10-0
5th – MTSU – Nowak singles, Vondohlen scores, 10-1
6th – MTSU – Clapp homers, 10-2
Notable Numbers
- Each team had seven hits and committed an error in the game.
- The Flames left three men on base. The Blue Raiders left five men on base.
- Campos joined Drumm and Swofford with two hits. He had an RBI and scored two runs. He hit his ninth home run of the season in the contest.
- Drumm hit home runs number two and three on the season in the game.
- Swofford hit his second home run of the year.
- Swink struck out two and did not walk a batter in recording the win.
- Middle Tennessee starting pitcher Chase Alderman takes the loss. The Flames roughed up the right-hander for seven runs on five hits over 4 1/3 innings. Alderman struck out six and walked one.
- Second baseman Cooper Clapp had two hits, including his 11th home run of the season, in the contest.
Beyond the Box Score
- With its win today, Liberty evens its three-game series with Middle Tennessee at one game each.
- The Flames reached 20 wins in conference play for the first time since 2014, when they went 23-3 during the Big South regular season.
- Swink's outing of seven innings is his longest outing as a Flame. The left-hander previously pitched six innings in an 8-7 loss to Louisiana Tech in Game 12 of the CUSA Baseball Championship in Ruston, La., on May 25, 2024.
- Drumm becomes the fourth Flame to hit two or more home runs in a game this season. The multi-hit game was his sixth of the season.
- Swofford hits his first grand slam as a Flame. The second baseman has collected 13 multi-hit games.
- Campos also has 13 multi-hit games after today.
Up Next
Liberty and Middle Tennessee will wrap up the regular season tomorrow afternoon with the finale of the three-game series. The first pitch is scheduled for 2 p.m. EST/1 p.m. CST.
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Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Swink, Josh (3-2)
L: Chandler Alderman (2-4)
Batting:
HR: Swofford, Easton 1 ; Drumm, Ryan 2 ; Campos, Josh 1
RBI: DeCandido, Riley 1 ; Jaffe, Jordan 1 ; Swofford, Easton 4 ; Drumm, Ryan 3 ; Campos, Josh 1
Base Running:
RUNS: DeCandido, Riley 1 ; Jaffe, Jordan 1 ; Barone, Nick 1 ; Swofford, Easton 2 ; Drumm, Ryan 2 ; Hvidsten, Kyle 1 ; Campos, Josh 2
SB: Hvidsten, Kyle 1
Batting:
HR: Cooper Clapp 1
RBI: Owen Nowak 1 ; Cooper Clapp 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Cooper Clapp 1 ; Brett Vondohlen 1
Game Leaders
AB
3
R
2
H
2
RBI
4
AB
4
R
2
H
2
RBI
3
AB
4
R
2
H
2
RBI
1
AB
4
R
1
H
1
RBI
1
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