West Georgia baseball concluded their series against Stetson University with a heartbreaking 13-11 loss in extra innings. The Wolves took an early 5-0 lead, highlighted by a grand slam from David Bell, but were unable to hold off the Hatters, who mounted a comeback with eight unanswered runs before clinching the victory in the 10th inning. Despite a resilient effort where UWG briefly regained a lead, they ultimately succumbed to a series sweep.

By the Numbers
  • David Bell recorded three hits and five RBIs, including his first grand slam of the season.
  • Starting pitcher Luke Ridley struck out five batters while allowing two earned runs over five innings.
  • McCullough extended his on-base streak to 25 games with three hits.
  • UWG's season record is now 11-33, while Stetson improved to 18-25.
What's Next

The Wolves will face the Tennessee Volunteers on Tuesday, aiming to bounce back from the series loss. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

Bottom Line

Despite a promising start with explosive batting, West Georgia's inability to maintain leads proved pivotal in their loss. The team needs to capitalize on their offensive strengths and enhance their late-game pitching to turn their season around.