ATLANTA, GA | The Morehouse Maroon Tigers showcased their offensive firepower in their series against LeMoyne-Owen, using multiple explosive innings to overwhelm their opponents. Each of Morehouse's victories featured at least one major inning where the Tigers capitalized on defensive errors, clutch hitting, and timely home runs to break games wide open. Morehouse managed to win two of the three contests against the Magicians.
LeMoyne-Owen 10, Morehouse 8
Morehouse Tigers Falls To LeMoyne Owen College In High-Scoring Affair
Morehouse Tigers's bats were strong against LeMoyne Owen College on Saturday, but it wasn't enough as Morehouse Tigers fell 10-8. LeMoyne Owen College collected nine hits, while Morehouse Tigers had seven.
LeMoyne Owen College got on the board in the top of the first inning after a double to center field. Morehouse Tigers committed an error, and LeMoyne Owen College scored on a wild pitch, each scoring one run. LeMoyne Owen College added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after a walk, and a passed ball, each scoring one run.
Raymond Jenkins homered to center field, which helped Morehouse Tigers tie the game at six in the bottom of the fourth.
LeMoyne Owen College took the lead, 10-6, in the top of the sixth thanks to two home runs.
TJ Whiteman homered to center field, scoring two runs in the bottom of the eighth for the Morehouse Tigers.
Cameron Solomon stepped on the bump first for Morehouse Tigers. The starter gave up four hits and six runs (five earned) over three and one-third innings, striking out five and walking six. Brian Uquart pitched five and two-thirds innings in relief for Morehouse Tigers. The hurler gave up five hits and four runs (two earned) while, striking out five and walking two.
Jenkins and Darrien Chapman each collected two hits for Morehouse Tigers. Whiteman and Jenkins each drove in two runs for Morehouse Tigers. Vernon Clay stole two bases. Morehouse Tigers stole three bases in the game. Morehouse Tigers turned one double play in the game.
Morehouse 18, LeMoyne-Owen 5
TJ Whiteman Drives 4 Runners Home In Morehouse Tigers Victory Over LeMoyne Owen College
TJ Whiteman drove in four runs on three hits to lead Morehouse Tigers past LeMoyne Owen College 18-5 on Saturday. Whiteman hit a home run to center field in the second scoring two, singled in the first scoring one, and doubled in the fourth scoring one.
Morehouse Tigers opened the scoring in the bottom of the first thanks to two singles. Morehouse Tigers first got on the board when Darrien Chapman singled, scoring one run. Morehouse Tigers scored five runs on five hits in the bottom of the second inning. Lee Hodges hit a solo home run to left field, Robert Robinson doubled, scoring one run, Chapman singled, scoring one run, and Whiteman homered to center field, scoring two runs.
Nicholas Pittman hit a solo home run to left field in the bottom of the third for the Morehouse Tigers. Morehouse Tigers scored seven runs on seven hits in the bottom of the fourth inning. Whiteman doubled, scoring one run, Mariano McLean singled, scoring one run, Pittman singled, scoring one run, Andrew Rhoden drew a walk, scoring one run, Robinson singled, scoring one run, and Vernon Clay doubled, scoring two runs.
Julian Goodman earned the win for Morehouse Tigers. The hurler surrendered one hit and one run (zero earned) over five innings, striking out seven and walking none. Roman Stamps and Dejorryn Pettis each appeared in relief for Morehouse Tigers.
Morehouse Tigers amassed 19 hits in the game. Whiteman, Pittman, and James Thorpe each collected three hits for Morehouse Tigers. Robinson, Chapman, and Hodges each collected multiple hits for Morehouse Tigers. Kendyn Fredieu stole two bases. Morehouse Tigers ran wild on the base paths, amassing three stolen bases for the game.
Morehouse 14, LeMoyne-Owen 4
Morehouse Tigers Impressive In Win Against LeMoyne Owen College
Morehouse Tigers won big over LeMoyne Owen College 14-4 on Sunday.
A home run to right field by Nicholas Pittman put Morehouse Tigers on the board in the bottom of the second. James Thorpe homered to center field, scoring three runs in the bottom of the fourth for the Morehouse Tigers. Morehouse Tigers added six more runs in the bottom of the seventh inning on six hits. An error scored one run, Raymond Jenkins doubled, scoring one run, Robert Robinson homered to center field, scoring two runs, Thorpe singled, scoring one run, and Vernon Clay doubled, scoring one run.
Ian Makle earned the win for Morehouse Tigers. The pitcher surrendered one hit and one run (zero earned) over five innings, striking out three and walking none. Jamie Lawrence III appeared in relief for Morehouse Tigers.
Morehouse Tigers accumulated 18 hits in the game. TJ Whiteman and Elijah Pinckney each collected three hits for Morehouse Tigers. Thorpe led Morehouse Tigers with four runs batted in. The right fielder went 2-for-4 on the day. Jenkins, Robinson, Pittman, and Darrien Chapman each collected multiple hits for Morehouse Tigers. Morehouse Tigers ran wild on the base paths, tallying three stolen bases for the game.
