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BEREA, Ky. -- A strong start saw Maranatha leading 2-0 at the bottom of the third. But in just two innings Berea did what was needed to finish on top, beating the Sabercats 12-3.
Maranatha finished with five hits on the day with Brayden Kenny and Cameron Curcuro both recording an RBI.
Judson Martin started on the mound for the Sabercats, pitching 104 pitches and recording six strike-outs over a five inning span. Joe Anderson, who came in as relief for a single inning, struck out all three batters faced.
OVERVIEW
- Result: Maranatha 3-12 Berea
- Venue: Berea College Baseball Field
- Location: Berea, Ky.
- Records: MBU (0-14), BC (5-11)
STORY
After a scoreless first two innings for both teams, Maranatha earned two runs at the top of the third to take the lead. But things took turn for worse at the bottom of the fourth as the Mountaineers got the hang of things at the plate. Berea recorded four doubles in the inning which helped earn them a 5-2 lead.
Maranatha was unable to close the gap during their next at bat, leaving their two potential runs stranded on base. Berea, on the other hand, continued to show strength at the plate. They recorded another five hits and added six runs to their total in the bottom of the fifth.
The Sabercats were able earn one more run at the top of the seventh, but it wasn't enough to keep the game going, rewarding Berea with a 12-3 win.
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Game One Lineup: 9- Anderson C, 5- Nickels 1B, 17- Martin P, 18- Haugen SS, 13- Curcuro 2B, 2- Kenny LF, 21- Cook 3B, 8- Arterberry RF, 15- Piranian CF
STATS
- Last Time: Maranatha fell to Berea 13-16 last season on March 23
- Series: Maranatha now trails 0-10 in the all-time series against Berea
OPPONENTS
- Berea competes in the Collegiate Conference of the South - (NCAA Dlll)
- Berea finished the 2023 season with a record of 9-32
NEXT
The Sabercats travel to Lexington, Kentucky where they will face Asbury University tomorrow at 7 P.M. EST. Follow at mbusabercats.com/schedule.
