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March 10, 2005


Ferrum Wins with Thomas' Game-Winning Hit
Panthers defeat Va. Wesleyan 5-4

FERRUM, VA – Ferrum College Panthers took an early lead with three runs in the first three innings and scored a run in the bottom of the ninth inning to take a 5-4 non-conference baseball victory over Virginia Wesleyan College. 

The Marlins battled back to tie the score in the top of the ninth with two runs.  In the bottom of the inning, Brett Thomas (Danville, VA/ Geo. Washington) hit a two out single that scored Quincy Davenport (Bedford, VA/Liberty) from second base to win the game. 

Jessie Fuller (Richmond, VA/ Varina) was 1-3 with a home run and Donnie Sprouse (Madison Heights/ Amherst Co.) was 2-4 and scored two runs.  Casey Davenport (Bedford, VA/ Liberty) allowed just two runs in six innings, while striking out seven, and Randell Stevens (Waynesboro, VA/ Wilson Memorial) picked up the win in relief.

     Official Box Score

Virginia Wesleyan (6-6) was led by Colin Roberson, who went 3 for 5 with 1 RBI and scored two runs and Bryan Brinkley was 2 for 4 with two RBI's.  Ferrum (5-3-1) returns to action Saturday, March 12 with a non-conference doubleheader against Chowan College at home starting at 1 p.m.
 

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