West Georgia baseball claimed a dramatic 10-9 victory over Queens University, scoring six consecutive runs after being down 8-4. Key pitching changes and clutch hitting rejuvenated the Wolves, who improved their record to 7-19 overall and 4-3 in the ASUN. Coach Jeff Smith praised the team鈥檚 resilience, especially following a rain delay that interrupted their momentum. The game featured early struggles from their pitching staff, but strong performances from Grant Edwards and Zane Wright sealed the win.

By the Numbers
  • Grant Edwards earned his first win after holding Queens scoreless for two innings and striking out two batters.
  • Zane Wright recorded his fourth save of the season, also striking out two in the ninth inning.
  • UWG outperformed Queens in errors, committing zero while Queens had two.
  • Blake Bradford achieved his fourth consecutive multi-hit game.
State of Play
  • UWG is now 7-19 overall and 4-3 in the ASUN after this win.
  • Queens holds a record of 6-18 and 2-5 in the conference, following the loss.
  • Both teams will face off again tomorrow for the second game of the series at The Stick Williams Dream Fields.
What's Next

The Wolves will aim for a series win against Queens in the upcoming game, emphasizing continued strong pitching and consistent hitting to build on this victory. If they maintain their momentum, UWG could shift its season trajectory positively in the ASUN standings.

Bottom Line

This hard-fought win reflects West Georgia's potential when overcoming adversity on the field, suggesting that with persistence, they can turn their season around and contend effectively in the ASUN.