ANDERSON, S.C. – The Anderson University (11-5) baseball team was able to secure two dominant wins over the Senators of Davis & Elkins (1-4) on Saturday, March 1 by scores of 13-1 and 19-2, respectively.
GAME ONE
The Trojans delivered a dominant 13-1 win over Davis & Elkins in the first game of their Saturday doubleheader. The victory, led by a strong performance from pitcher Walker Noland and a power-packed offense, propelled the Trojans to a commanding victory at Anderson Memorial.
Walker Noland (3-1) picked up his third win of the season, tossing six innings of one-run ball, striking out 13, and allowing just six hits. The Trojans' offense erupted for 13 hits, with multiple players contributing to the lopsided scoreline.
Braeden Harrison was a standout performer, going 3-for-4 with a home run, five RBIs, and two runs scored. Dom Bello and Ben Bullard also contributed with impressive solo home runs. Bello's home run came in the third inning, while Bullard's blast added to the Trojans' growing lead in the fifth. Additionally, Brooks Mauro, Carson Molinaroli, and Zach Stover all chipped in with multiple hits.
Davis & Elkins struggled offensively, managing just one run and six hits. They were led by Zach Calef-Boring, who had a double and a run scored in the first inning. However, the Senators couldn't capitalize on their early momentum, as Anderson's pitching and offense kept them at bay throughout the game.
GAME TWO
Anderson delivered an impressive performance in their 19-2 win in the nightcap. The Trojans took charge early, seizing control of the game with a decisive 3-run second inning and never looked back.
Starting pitcher Joshua Legnard (4-0) earned the victory, pitching six innings of three-hit ball while striking out eight and allowing just two earned runs. The Trojans' offense, led by standout performances from Brooks Mauro, Carson Molinaroli, and Braeden Harrison, racked up 17 hits and 16 RBIs.
Mauro had an outstanding day, going 2-for-2 with a triple, two RBIs, and three runs scored. Molinaroli added two hits and three RBIs, while Harrison contributed a 3-for-5 outing with two RBIs. The highlight of the day was Kyle Caccamise's three-run homer, his first of the season, which added to the Trojans' already commanding lead.
Davis & Elkins struggled to find their rhythm, managing only four hits. Despite an early 2-run lead in the first inning, the Senators could not withstand the Trojans' offensive barrage. The Senators were led by Joseph De la Nuez, who had two hits and one run.
Anderson will look to continue their winning ways as they round out their three-game series with the Senators tomorrow, March 2 at 1:00 p.m.
