GEORGETOWN, Texas - Southwestern's big offensive night was not
enough to take the wins against conference rival Trinity on
Saturday afternoon at Rockwell Field in Georgetown as the Pirates
fell 16-3 and 14-9.
The Trinity University Tigers used big innings in the first and
third to propel them to a 16-3 win over Southwestern in game one of
this afternoon’s doubleheader at Rockwell field. The Tigers
posted five in the first and six in the third to take control
early.
Patrick Keenan provided the offensive highlight of the game for the
Pirates with a long homerun to right in the second. Todd Boone also
added two hits in three at bats.
Offensively the Tigers were led by Kevin Calbick (3-3, 3 runs, 2
RBI) and Dylan Early (2-5, 1 run, 4 RBI).
In the nightcap Trinity used an eighth inning rally to take a back
and forth contest from the Pirates and sweep this afternoon’s
doubleheader.
The game was close throughout, with the third and ninth innings
being the only ones with no scoring. The difference was the eighth.
After the Pirates scored four in the seventh to draw within one at
10-9. The Tigers responded with four of their own to stretch their
lead to back to five. Nick Pappas keyed the rally with an RBI
double and a run scored.
In the Pirates’ seventh inning comeback Johnny Gavrel singled
in Chris Lowry after he had walked to open the inning. Lance
Gottardy followed with a single of his own and Cray Betts’
hit through the right side loaded the bases. Charlie Garrett scored
Gavrel with a sacrifice fly to right. A throwing error by Trinity
catcher Kyle Felix on Betts’ stolen base attempt allowed
Gottardy to score and advanced Betts to third. Todd Boone drove in
Betts to bring make the score 10-9.
The Pirates got balanced offensive contributions throughout their
lineup. Todd Boone led the way from the top of the lineup, going
3-5 with an RBI. Nate Shipp also had three hits, a run scored, and
two RBI. Cray Betts went 2-4 with two runs scored and two RBI.
Charlie Garrett was 2-2, with two runs and two RBI.
These two teams will wrap up their three game series tomorrow
afternoon starting at 1:00 PM at Rockwell field.
PIRATES FALTER AT HOME
Posted: Mar 06, 2010