Eagles blister Barons in conference opener
Austin Adams cranks an RBI double against the Barons
March 6
Faulkner’s baseball program hosted Brewton-Parker College Friday night for its first conference game of the season. The Eagles were looking to make an early mark in league play and stormed past the Barons for a 13-3 victory.
The home team wasted little time getting down to business, rocking three back-to-back home runs in its first three at bats. Kevin Leslie, Chris Myles and Austin Adams each delivered solo shots to left field to give the Eagles a rapid 3-0 lead.
Second baseman Cody Bridgman tags the runner then makes the throw to first for a brilliant double play
The Barons were able to climb within a run twice during the eight-inning contest, but Faulkner’s offensive onslaught was too much for Brewton-Parker. Austin Adams led the assault with an impressive 4-for-4 performance that included five RBIs. The senior delivered an RBI double and a three-run blast in addition to his first inning home run. Adams also had a stolen base.
Ryan Reece rips an RBI single for the Eagels
Pinch runner Darius English beats the high throw to second
Junior catcher Chris Myles had a strong showing at the plate as well going 2-for-2 with a home run and an RBI single. Third baseman Ryan Reece was 2-for-4 with a three-run homer and a single. The junior had four RBIs on the evening.
Austin Adams leads from the mound through four innings
Adams was not only a force at the plate, but from the mound as well. The Millbrook native gave up only two earned runs, while striking out three batters in four innings getting the win. Mike Zenko took control of the defense in the fifth inning, putting the Barons on lockdown. The sophomore allowed only a single hit and no earned runs while producing five strikeouts.
Mike Zenko seals the deal for the birds in the final three innings
The Eagles moved to 12-7 overall and 1-0 in the Southern States Athletic Conference. The Barons dropped to 11-9 and 0-4 in the SSAC.
The two teams will continue the series tomorrow afternoon at Harrison Field in a doubleheader set for noon.