The offense as well as pitching showed up today in Greenwood, South Carolina as the Crusaders put together a dominating performance over the Bearcats of Lander University, shutting out Lander 11-0. North Greenville put up eleven runs on fifteen hits while the combined efforts of the pitching staff allowed just one hit and two walks. NGU was able to get on the board early in the 1st to take a 3-0 lead. The next three innings went scoreless, but a two run 5th, a three run 6th, and a three run 7th officially put things out of reach.
Dawson Taylor was declared the winning pitcher.
Results
- Score: NGU 11 / LU 0
- Location: Dolny Stadium / Greenwood, SC
- Records: NGU 3-1 / LU 1-2
Individual
- Gehrig Octavio went three for four from the leadoff spot, scoring all three times he reached base and also providing an RBI.
- John Michael Faile posted two hits including a home run and three RBIs.
- Josh Senter also homered and drove in two runs.
Upcoming
- NGU will face the Patriots of Francis Marion University on Friday, February 11th once again in Greenwood. They will also face Lander again as part of a doubleheader.