The Lipscomb baseball team defeated Alabama A&M 5-4, 14-5 and 10-3 to extend record to 9-3 for the season.
In the first game, the Bisons defeated the Bulldogs 5-4. The Bulldogs were down 5-1 going into the ninth and scored three consecutive runs at the top of the inning.
Junior Dalton Curtis stopped the rally to pick up his fourth save of the season.
The Bisons beat the Bulldogs 14-5 in the second game and a grand slam from freshman Tevin Symonette was part of a six run streak during the third inning.
This was the second homerun in two games for Symonette.
“He works hard at take advantage of good pitches to hit at the plate,” head baseball coach Jeff Forehand. “I don’t think he intentionally goes up to the plate looking for a homerun, but he has put some good swings at the plate, which has led to being able to hit the ball over the wall.”
Lipscomb continued its scoring streak by earning ten runs in the final game and winning 10-3.
“I think it is always a combination of being good at bat and getting the count in your favor,” Forehand said. “We were able to take advantage of some opportunities, but I felt like we missed out on some others.”
For sophomore pitcher Brady Puckett, this was his third win of the season. Puckett is tied with sophomore Jeffrey Passantino for most wins scored by a starting pitcher.
“I think the key for him has been the eight strikeouts and no walks,” Forehand said. “When you are not walking guys, you give yourself the opportunity to have a lot of success.”
Up next Lipscomb will take on Tennessee Tech in Cookeville at 3 p.m. on Tuesday.
“Hopefully we can carry on the momentum against Tennessee Tech,” Forehand said. “We also looking for a strong defense and a great start from freshman Adam Stewart. I hope we can also continue great hitting at the plate as well.”
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