Eagles rip the RedHawks
Kevin Boyd puts out a three-run homer in game one this afternoon
Feb. 12, 2008
Montgomery, Ala. – After defeating No. 8 Cumberland two games to one over the weekend the Eagles were looking to extend the win column this afternoon as they took on Martin Methodist College. The RedHawks came in fresh off of a four game winning streak after sweeping No. 16 Lindenwood College in series last weekend. The RedHawks pulled out to an early lead in game one, but persistence paid off and the Eagles went on to blast the visitors 10-4 and 13-3.
After a scoreless first inning in game one the RedHawk bats began to heat up as they fetched three runs in the second and another in the third. Down four runs the Eagles knew they needed to pick up the pace and came alive in the bottom of the third. The Eagles scored four runs in the inning, three of which came off of a home run by Kevin Boyd. Faulkner added pair of runs in the fourth, three in the fifth and another in the sixth, while the RedHawks remained scoreless.
Roberto Ferguson throws a strike against the RedHawks
Statistical leaders for the Eagles included Kevin Leslie who was 2-for-3 with three RBIs and a home run and TJ Santos who went 2-for-4 with a homer. Roberto Ferguson gave up only a single hit over four innings while putting away four batters at the plate.
Game two continued to build on of the momentum of game one. After Martin Methodist was unable to score in the top of the first the Eagles took to the plate and things turned sour for the road team. Faulkner put up eight runs forcing the RedHawks to call on the bullpen before the close of the first inning. The Eagles added four more runs in the second inning and another in the fourth.
TJ Santos gets his first home run of the season in game one today
Faulkner put up three more home runs in game two bringing the day’s total to six. Kevin Boyd repeated with another three-run blast, Jonathan Cagle added a two-run shot and Kevin Maynard tacked on a solo effort. Faulkner has a total of 14 home runs on the season and Kevin Leslie leads the team with five.
Kevin Leslie cranks his fifth homer of the season against Martin Methodist
Kevin Boyd, Jonathan Cagle, Kevin Leslie and Michael Colley were all 2-for-2 at the plate. The team combined for 14 hits in just four innings in game two.