CLEVELAND, Ga. (April 18, 2023) – The Truett McConnell University baseball team hosted Toccoa Falls College inside the TMU Baseball Complex for a mid-week non-conference matchup, where an early lead from the Eagles was no match for the Bear's late offensive rally (10-7). TMU rises to an overall record of 31-10, extending their win streak to an impressive 12 games.

PLAY-BY-PLAY | 10-7
The Eagles took an early lead recording three runs on four hits over three innings (0-3). TMU responded in the bottom of the fourth with a Mikal Mascarello walk and Caleb Gentry single. With runners in scoring position, a walk from Jakob Karvelas, Jake Edwards and Caleb Williams pushed across the Bears' first runs (2-3). The Eagles quickly retaliated with two runs on one hit in the top of the fifth to create a larger margin (2-5). The Bears were disciplined at the plate seeing walks from Tanner Griffith, Andrew Johnston, Matthew Redmond and Edwards to chip at the deficit (3-5). The Eagles continued to add to their lead, until walks from Redmond and Karvelas put runners in scoring position and a passed ball gave an opportunity for TMU to score (4-6). The top of the eighth inning saw TFC score their final run of the day on one hit and capitalize on defensive errors (4-7). A pivotal bottom of the eighth was sparked by a Jordan Kenty single to right field, paired with Ethan Roberts and Griffith hit by pitches to load the bases. A sacrifice fly from Johnston combined with a clutch Redmond single to right field evened the score (7-7). A Karvelas walk and electric Edwards double captured the lead for TMU, followed by a sacrifice fly from Russell Kiser to secure a 10-7 come-back victory over the Eagles. 

LEADERS
Kenty led the way offensively, going 2-3 with one run, while Roberts went 1-3 with one run. Redmond was seen going 1-1 at the plate with two RBIs and three runs, while Edwards went 1-3 with three RBIs.

Pitcher John James recorded the win after showcasing a clutch pitching performance, only allowing one hit over one inning. Jonathan Joiner recorded the save after recording two strikeouts to close the game. 

UP NEXT
The Bears remain inside the TMU Baseball Complex on Friday, April 21 for an Appalachian Athletic Conference showdown against Milligan University. Game time is set for 6:00 p.m.