The Southeastern Fire's unbeaten streak at the Avista NAIA Baseball World Series ended with a 17-7 loss to William Carey. The Crusaders established an early lead, scoring four runs in the first inning and maintaining control throughout the game. Despite several offensive efforts, including a late rally, the Fire could not overcome a significant deficit. They now move to an elimination match against Tennessee Wesleyan on Thursday.

By the Numbers
  • William Carey scored 17 runs on 14 hits, while Southeastern matched with 14 hits and 7 runs.
  • Southeastern's Cade Parry went 3-for-5 with an RBI, while Jace Essig scored 2 runs and had an RBI.
State of Play
  • Southeastern Fire's record now stands at 45-17.
  • The team's next challenge is against eighth-seeded Tennessee Wesleyan in the elimination semifinal.
What's Next

Facing elimination, the Fire will need to regroup and prepare for Thursday's match against Tennessee Wesleyan, with the game time adjusted to 3:30 p.m. ET due to weather concerns.

Bottom Line

The Southeastern Fire must leverage their batting skills and improve their defensive play to advance in the tournament, underscoring the urgency of their upcoming game against Tennessee Wesleyan.