Central, S.C. - Connor Grant followed in Ryan Brown's footsteps with a two home run performance of his own to lead the Crusaders over the Warriors of Southern Wesleyan 11-3. Andrew Plunkett hit a home run as well, his fourth of the season. Ethan Garner pitched seven strong innings to receive the win.

The Basics

• Score: North Greenville – 11 / Southern Wesleyan – 3
• Records: NGU 25-5, 11-2 CC / SWU 12-18, 1-12 CC
• Location: Central, South Carolina (Dr. C. Keith Connor Field)

How it Happened

• Connor Grant's first home run came in the 1st inning to give NGU a 2-0 lead.
• Three runs scored for North Greenville in the 5th including a two-run homer by Andrew Plunkett.
• Southern Wesleyan put their three runs on the board in the 6th inning, which involved a two-run home run by Trey Matthews.
• In the 7th, Grant connected for his second home run of the game. Both were hit to left field.
• NGU scored one run in the 8th, an RBI-single by Utah Jones.
• North Greenville capped off the day in the ninth with a two-RBI double by Josh Black.
• Trent Spikes closed out the game with two hitless innings pitched.

Inside the North Greenville Box Score

• Connor Grant had a 2 HR performance with 4 RBIs.
• Utah Jones had a quiet but productive day, recording 3 hits including a double and an RBI.
• Andrew Plunkett hit a home run and a double.
• Ethan Garner earned his 5th win of the season. He pitched 7.0 innings and allowed just 3 runs on 7 hits and 1 walk.

Inside the Southern Wesleyan Box Score

• Izzy Martinez went 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs. Hits hits resulted in a double and a triple.
• Trey Matthews hit his 4th HR of the season.
• Tyler Parry pitched the first 5.0 innings of the game. He allowed 5 runs off 6 hits and 5 walks, and was charged with the loss.

Next Time Out

• The series will continue with tomorrow's doubleheader starting at noon.