GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 2, 2024) - The Truett McConnell University baseball team traveled to face Bob Jones University in a non-conference match-up on Tuesday, where the Bears showed grit as they ultimately stole the win in the final inning with a score of 11-8. 

PLAY-BY-PLAY

The Bruins were first to score in the bottom of the second inning, capable of carrying the momentum into the third inning where the Bears were forced to work from behind (0-5). A Mikal Mascarello two run homerun put TMU on the board in the fourth inning, but Bob Jones added three more runs in the sixth and seventh innings to widen the gap (2-8). The eighth inning called for the Bears to band together if there was any hope of victory. Tanner Griffith set the stage for a TMU comeback with an RBI single, followed by a game changing Caleb Ramsey three run homer (6-8). Griffith once again led the way in the ninth with a sacrifice fly to score Ethan Roberts, while a successful at bat by Jordan Kenty walked in the tying run (8-8). Smart base running and a final RBI double from Caleb Adair secured the lead for TMU, ultimately clinching the win with a score of 11-8. 

LEADERS 

Ramsey led the way after going 2 for 4 with one walk, two runs and three RBIs. Roberts went 2 for 4 at the plate with two runs and one walk, while Griffith went 2 for 5 with one run and two RBIs and Adair went 2 for 5 with two RBIs. 

UP NEXT

The Bears host Tennessee Wesleyan University on Friday-Saturday in an AAC battle, with game times set for 4:00 p.m. on Friday and 1:00/4:00p.m. on Saturday.