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March 13, 2005


Ferrum Sweeps Doubleheader
Panthers Defeat Chowan 7-1, 3-1

FERRUM, VA – The Panthers got off to a strong start in game one of the Sunday afternoon doubleheader holding the Braves to just one run in seven innings.  At the plate the Panthers gave sophomore pitcher Ryan Cooper plenty of support scoring in all but one inning, winning the game 7-1.

The Panther offense were led by seniors Kasey Harmon (St. Cloud, Fla./St. Cloud), who went 1-2 with two RBIs, and Quincy Davenport (Bedford, Va./Liberty) who smacked two hits in three at bats and scored two runs.

Sophomore Brett Thomas (Danville, Va./Geo. Washington) increased his hitting streak to four games going 2-4 and scoring two runs.  Ryan Cooper (Stuarts Draft, Va./Stuarts Draft) picked up his first win of the season, pitching all seven innings, giving up just six hits and no earned runs. Chowan (10-5-1) pitcher Mike Mianulli absorbed the loss.  

     Game 1 Box Score

In the nightcap, the Panthers found themselves down by a run early in the game.  Ferrum battled back in the third inning, scoring two runs on four hits to take a 2-1 lead.  The Panthers scored one more run in the bottom of the fifth and held on to defeat the Braves 3-1.

Ferrum was led by junior Travis Hundley (Ferrum, Va./Franklin Co.), who went 2-2 and scored two runs, and freshman Jesse Fuller (Richmond, Va./Varina), who went 2-3 with a double.  Thomas also went 2-3 with 2 RBIs.  Senior Zach Hammons (Mathews, Va./Mathews) picked up the win and senior Randell Stevens (Waynesboro, Va./Wilson Memorial)  picked up the save by shutting down the Braves in the top of the seventh inning.

     Game 2 Box Score

The Panthers (7-5-1) will play again Tuesday, March 1, at home against Lynchburg College.  Ferrum Head Coach Abe Naff is a Lynchburg graduate.
 

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