No. 24 East Texas Baptist University (ETBU) fell to Maryville College 5-3 after trailing early due to four runs allowed in the first two innings. Despite out-hitting the Scots with nine hits, including three doubles and a triple, ETBU struggled against Maryville's pitching. Key contributions came from Carson Livesay, Connor Massimini, and Kahne Nolen. The Tigers made a late effort to close the gap but couldn't capitalize on scoring opportunities in the late innings. ETBU is set to face Maryville again for a doubleheader on Saturday.

By the Numbers
  • ETBU had a total of 9 hits compared to Maryville's 5.
  • Carson Livesay scored 1 run with 2 hits, including a double.
  • Kahne Nolen recorded 2 hits, 1 triple, and 1 RBI.
  • Tyler Bogusz pitched 7 innings with 4 strikeouts and a WHIP of 1.14.
Yes, But

While ETBU showed offensive potential with several players achieving multiple hits, they faced challenges converting those opportunities into runs, leaving the tying run on third base multiple times in late innings.

State of Play
  • ETBU trails 1-0 in the series against Maryville College.
  • The team demonstrated resilience by narrowing the gap to just 4-3 but ultimately fell short.
  • Maryville's early aggression with a three-run homer set the tone for the game.
What's Next

The Tigers will attempt to bounce back during a doubleheader against Maryville on Saturday, aiming to even the series and improve their offensive execution.

Bottom Line

ETBU's loss underscores the importance of seizing offensive opportunities; overcoming early deficits in Game 2 could be crucial for the team's momentum in the series.