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PIPPA PASSES, Ky. -- Maranatha ended the two day series at Alice Lloyd empty handed, falling 1-12 & 2-20 on day two of play.

Jonathan Piranian finished with a double and earned all three RBI's on the day, bringing home Tim Nickels (1) and Judson Martin (2).

OVERVIEW

• Result:
  • Game 1: Maranatha 1-12 Alice Lloyd
  • Game 2: Maranatha 2-20 Alice Lloyd
• Venue: Fred Mullinax Athletic Field
• Location: Pippa Passes, Ky.
• Attendance: 45
• Records: MBU (0-13), ALC (15-16) 

STORY

Game One
Maranatha found themselves in early scoring position after Joe Anderson hit a double to start off the game. But hopes of a first inning lead were quickly diminished as the next three trips to the plate ended in an out. 

Alice Lloyd wasted no time adding runs to the board as their lead off hitter, Ryan Cozart, connected for a solo homerun. Thomas Mullins then worked his way around the diamond by stealing bases before coming home on a fielder's choice, setting the score at 2-0 to finish the inning. 

The Eagles went on to have a six run stretch at the bottom of the third, pulling themselves away from the Sabercats with a 8-0 lead. 

Maranatha was able to earn their first run of the day at the top of the fourth when Jonathan Piranian batted in Judson Martin. But this was all the Sabercats could muster up and the Eagles went on to take game one by a score of 12-1.

Game Two

The next game showed a better start for the Sabercats. Back-to-back hits from Tim Nickels and Judson Martin put Maranatha in a good position to take an early lead. With two outs and two on base, Jonathan Piranian came in clutch with a double to bring home Nickels and give his team a 1-0 lead. 

But the lead would not last long as Alice Lloyd continued to show their dominance at the plate. They put up 15 hits over a four inning stretch, setting the score at 19-1 at the top of the fifth. 

With one final chance to make something happen at the top of the sixth, the Sabercats needed a miracle. Judson Martin and Teddy Haugen put their team in good position as both earned hits to place them in scoring position, still with no outs. Piranian once again stepped to the plate and earned himself another RBI with a sacrifice fly out to right-field.

But the run was followed by two outs to put away the game with the Eagles on top 20-2. 
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Game One Lineup: 9- Anderson C, 5- Nickels 1B, 17- Martin SS, 18- Haugen P, 13- Curcuro 2B, 2- Kenny LF, 21- Cook 3B, 22- Hangen RF, 15- Piranian CF
Game Two Lineup: 9- Anderson 2B, 5- Nickels LF, 17- Martin SS, 18- Haugen 1B, 13- Curcuro P, 2- Kenny C, 21- Cook 3B, 8- Arterberry RF, 15- Piranian CF

STATS

• Last Time: Maranatha fell to Alice Lloyd 0-16 and 1-11 in a double header on Monday, March 18, 2024
• Series: Maranatha now trails 0-6 in the all-time series against Alice Lloyd

OPPONENTS

• Alice Lloyd competes in the National Christian Collegiate Athletic Association Dl Mideast region (NAIA)
• Alice Lloyd also competes in the River States Conference East
• Alice Lloyd finished the 2023 season with a record of 18-37

NEXT

The Sabercats travel to Berea, Kentucky where they will face Berea University tomorrow at 5:30 P.M. EST. Follow at mbusabercats.com/schedule.