Game Details:
Friday, February 21, 2020
Clarksville, Ark. | Lonnie R. Qualls Field
Game One: University of the Ozarks 13, McMurry University 0
Game Two: University of the Ozarks 4, McMurry University 1
Records:
University of the Ozarks (7-1, 2-0 ASC)
McMurry University (2-5-1, 0-2 ASC)
GAME ONE
Overview:
Starting pitcher David Beck was dominant in his outing against McMurry University throwing a no-hitter for 6.1 innings in Friday's 13-0 win. Beck finished with a one-hitter over seven innings. The junior right-hander struck out seven and walked five. Beck faced the minimum in the third, fourth and fifth innings. After recording an out in the seventh, Beck issued a walk and then gave up a hit. The offense and defense were stout behind Beck. The Eagles pounded out 15 hits, with five different players recording multiple-hit games, and the defense played flawless without an error. Rey Lozano cranked out a solo home run in the first inning and then the Eagles added three more runs in the second. Sam Silvestri did most of the damage in the second with a two-run shot over the right field fence. Silvestri almost did it again in the fourth, but he was just inches away from putting over. From there, the Eagles plated a run in the fourth, and then four in the fifth and sixth inning. In the fifth, Josh Stephens blasted a two-run single. In the sixth, Tyler Arco recorded a two-run double. Arco had himself a day going 3-for-3 with three runs and four RBI. Lozano, Chase Edwards, Luke Morrison and Silvestri each had two hits.
Pitching Decisions:
WP: David Beck (W, 2-0), 7.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 5 BB, 7 SO
LP: Marty Carnahan (L, 0-1), 4.0 IP, 9 H, 7 R, 5 ER, 1 BB, 1 SO
Notables:
Starting pitcher David Beckhad a no-hitter going for 6.1 innings before being broke up by a pinch hitter.
The Eagles have won six straight games and are off to their best start since the 2008 season. That club opened the year 11-1.
Tyler Arco went 3-for-3 with three runs and four RBI.
Rey Lozano and Sam Silvestri each homered.
GAME TWO
Overview:
Not to be overshadowed in game two, Blake Benson allowed just two hits over seven innings while fanning eight. The sophomore lefty did not allow a run in his outing to move his record to 2-0. The Eagles scored twice in the third frame on a two-run homer from Chase Edwards. As Benson mowed down the War Hawks, the Eagles wouldn't score again until the seventh. The power-hitting Edwards struck again as he doubled in a run in the seventh and would eventually score on an error. The Eagles defense was again outstanding and did not commit an error. Benson ran into trouble in the top of the seventh issuing three walks, but he induced a double play ball to end the threat. Edwards finished 3-for-3 with three RBI.
Pitching Decisions:
WP: Blake Benson (W, 2-0), 7.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 8 SO
LP: Matthew Bass (L, 0-1) 4.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 2 SO
Notables:
Blake Benson threw a two-hitter over seven innings. He struck out eight.
Chase Edwards blasted his 16thcareer home run.
Up Next:
The Eagles will finish the series against McMurry tomorrow at 12:00 p.m.
