Lincoln Garner 11 strikeouts in Game #1

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February 24, 2007


Baseball Splits with Methodist

FERRUM,  Va. - The Ferrum College baseball team opened USA South Athletic Conference action this afternoon by splitting a doubleheader with Methodist University.  The Panthers opened the day with an 11-0 rout of the Monarchs, before falling 9-2 in the nightcap.
  
       Game #1:  Ferrum 11, Methodist 0
       Game #2:  Methodist 9, Ferrum 2

In the first game, freshman pitcher Lincoln Garner (Ferrum, Va./Franklin County) pitched eight near flawless innings, allowing just four hits, walking three, and striking out 11 batters.

Senior third baseman Brett Thomas (Danville, Va./George Washington) went 3-5 with a solo home run in the first inning, three RBI, three runs, and a stolen base.  Freshman designated hitter Justin Franklin (Appomattox, Va./Appomattox County) went 3-4 with three RBI and a pair of runs.

In the nightcap, junior catcher Nick Baker (Vinton, Va./William Byrd) went 2-3 with a double.  Ferrum is now 3-4 overall and 1-1 in USA South play.  The Panthers return to action Wednesday, February 28, when they play at Roanoke College in Salem at 2 p.m.

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