JACKSON, TN | The Morehouse Maroon Tigers split a Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) doubleheader with the Lane Dragons on Friday at Rockabilly Stadium in Jackson, Tennessee. Morehouse claimed the opener 6–4, using timely hitting and late runs to secure the victory, before Lane responded with a 9–2 win in the seven-inning nightcap. The twin bill featured strong pitching in Game 1 and a power surge by the Dragons in Game 2 as both teams earned a conference result.
Game 1: Morehouse 6, Lane 4
Summary
Morehouse jumped out to an early lead and delivered timely hits late to defeat Lane 6–4 in the first game of the SIAC doubleheader. The Maroon Tigers collected 11 hits, including three doubles, and used a two-run sixth inning and late insurance runs to pull away after Lane briefly took the lead.
Scoring Summary
1st Inning – Morehouse strikes early | The Maroon Tigers wasted little time getting on the scoreboard. Robert Robinson singled and stole second before Raymond Jenkins ripped an RBI double down the right-field line to score the first run. Moments later, Mariano McLean doubled to left center, bringing Jenkins home and giving Morehouse a 2–0 lead.
1st Inning – Lane responds | Lane cut the deficit in half when Wilfredo Soto reached base and advanced into scoring position before Derek Castillo lifted a sacrifice fly, scoring Soto to make it 2–1.
2nd Inning – Dragons tie the game | Lane evened the score in the second inning after Gabriel Garza reached and advanced around the bases. Trey Babbitt's sacrifice fly to right field drove him in, tying the game 2–2.
3rd Inning – Lane takes the lead | The Dragons grabbed their first lead when Desean Rogers tripled to left center and later scored on a sacrifice fly by Wilfredo Soto, putting Lane ahead 3–2.
5th Inning – Lane extends the lead | Lane added another run in the fifth after Soto reached base and later scored when Gabriel Garza reached on an error, pushing the Dragons ahead 4–2.
6th Inning – Maroon Tigers rally | Morehouse answered with a clutch inning. Nicholas Pittman singled and James Thorpe walked before Tripp Braswell drilled a two-run double to right center, tying the game 4–4.
8th Inning – Morehouse regains the lead | After Pittman reached and Kendyn Fredieu entered as a pinch runner, a throwing error allowed Fredieu to reach third. During Braswell's walk and subsequent stolen base, Fredieu scored the go-ahead run, giving Morehouse a 5–4 lead.
9th Inning – Insurance run | Morehouse added an important insurance run when Robinson reached and later scored as Vernon Clay delivered an RBI fielder's choice, extending the lead to 6–4.
Key Moments
The Maroon Tigers' offense showed patience and persistence throughout the game, drawing five walks and capitalizing on Lane defensive miscues late in the contest.
On the mound, Morehouse pitchers limited the Dragons to seven hits. After Cameron Simmons started the game, Antoine Hollaway delivered 2.1 scoreless innings in relief, earning the win before Andwele Pittman recorded the final four outs for the save.
Team Comparison
- Hits: Morehouse 11 | Lane 7
- Errors: Morehouse 2 | Lane 1
- Walks: Morehouse 5 | Lane 6
- Strikeouts: Morehouse pitching 8 | Lane pitching 7
- Stolen Bases: Morehouse 3 | Lane 5
Morehouse Leaders
Game 2: Lane 9, Morehouse 2
Summary
Lane used early power and a decisive fifth inning to defeat Morehouse 9–2 in the seven-inning nightcap. The Dragons pounded out 11 hits, including two home runs and a triple, while the Maroon Tigers were limited to just three hits in the contest.
Scoring Summary
1st Inning – Lane strikes first | Lane grabbed an immediate lead when Desean Rogers blasted a solo home run to left field, putting the Dragons ahead 1–0.
2nd Inning – Dragons extend the lead | The Dragons added two more runs in the second inning. Trey Babbitt launched a solo home run, and later in the frame Anderson Jorge grounded out to bring in another run, extending Lane's lead to 3–0.
4th Inning – Morehouse gets on the board | Morehouse cut the deficit when Elijah Pinckney reached on an error and moved into scoring position. Raymond Jenkins reached on another error that allowed Pinckney to score, making it 3–1.
4th Inning – Lane answers immediately | Lane quickly responded with two runs. Wilfredo Soto delivered an RBI single, and Anderson Jorge added a sacrifice fly, stretching the advantage to 5–1.
5th Inning – Big inning for Lane | The Dragons broke the game open in the fifth. Juan Rodriguez doubled to score a run, followed by Cason Blunt's two-run triple down the right-field line. Blunt later scored on a wild pitch, giving Lane a commanding 9–1 lead.
6th Inning – Morehouse adds a run | The Maroon Tigers plated their final run when Miles Tucker doubled down the left-field line, driving in Alec Waller to trim the deficit to 9–2.
Key Moments
Lane's offensive surge in the fifth inning proved decisive, as the Dragons turned a competitive game into a comfortable lead with four runs in the frame. Morehouse pitchers settled down late, highlighted by Quenton Mitchell striking out three batters in a scoreless sixth inning, but the early damage was too much to overcome.
Team Comparison
- Hits: Lane 11 | Morehouse 3
- Errors: Lane 3 | Morehouse 1
- Walks: Morehouse 3 | Lane 2
- Strikeouts: Morehouse 8 | Lane 5
- Home Runs: Lane 2 | Morehouse 0
Morehouse Leaders
Up Next
The Maroon Tigers will continue their SIAC road series against the Lane Dragons as the weekend conference matchup continues in Jackson, Tennessee. For up-to-date athletic information on the Maroon Tigers, follow them on social media or online at www.morehouseathletics.com.
