CLEVELAND, Ga. (February 11, 2022) – On Friday, the Truett McConnell University baseball team hosted Indiana University Kokomo inside the TMU Baseball Complex, where they fell in the first game of the non-conference series, 1-8. The Bears sit 4-2 on the season, while the Cougars are 2-3.

PLAY-BY-PLAY

The Bears were first to score in the first inning with a Mikal Mascarello double to center field, continuing to score on an Andrew Johnston misplayed ball to second base (1-0). The Cougars retaliated with a run of their own in the top of the third (1-1). The bottom of the fourth saw a Tanner Griffith walk and a Brady Wilson single load the bases, but the Bears were unable to produce another run. The Cougars offense was sparked in the fifth inning, ultimately leaving the game out of reach for the Bears.

LEADERS

Mascarello led the way going 2-4 at the plate and scoring the only run of the day. Caleb Ramsey and Wilson both recorded one hit a piece, while Johnston had one hit with an RBI on the day and Matthew Redmond recorded two walks.

Pitcher Davis Richardson recorded two strikeouts, while Miller McCathren was capable of recording three strikeouts of his own.

UP NEXT

The Bears remain in the TMU Baseball Complex for a double-header against the Cougars on Saturday, Feb. 12th, with game one set for 11:00 a.m.