UAPB Baseball: Golden Lions Claim Sweep in 5-4 Victory Over Southern

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PINE BLUFF, Arkansas —Senior Carlos Rodriguez collected two extra base hits to help lead the UAPB Golden Lions over the Southern Jaguars 5-4 Saturday.

Junior Steffan Fak got the win out of the bullpen for UAPB. The right-hander went two shutout innings, giving up one hit, no walks and striking out three. Junior Nate Monceaux also pitched well, going 3.2 innings, surrendering one run on two hits, walking one and striking out four.

Rodriguez’s two extra base hits were the highlight of a 2-for-5 day, and included a double, a triple and two RBI. Senior Brant Voth put together a standout effort as well, going 2-for-2 with two walks and two RBI. Senior Ben Van Maanen also contributed for the Golden Lions, putting together one hit in three trips to the plate while adding a walk and an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Trailing 1-0, the Golden Lions first put runs on the board in the first inning. UAPB got an RBI single from Voth, scoring Rodriguez from third base.

The Jaguars then scored two runs to retake their advantage heading into the fifth inning, when the Golden Lions responded by getting back on the scoreboard themselves. UAPB scored three runs in the frame, buoyed by a two-RBI double from Rodriguez, which brought the score to 4-3 in favor of the Golden Lions.

Southern clawed back to tie the ballgame at four before UAPB reclaimed a 5-4 advantage in the seventh inning. The Golden Lions scored once on an RBI single off the bat of Van Maanen. The score remained 5-4 for the rest of the game, as UAPB held on for the win.

GAME NOTES
» The Golden Lions power output was led by Rodriguez, who picked up two extra base hits in the ballgame.
» UAPB’s highest scoring inning was the fifth, when it pushed three runs across.
» The Golden Lions out-hit the Jaguars at a 10-4 clip.
» UAPB went 5-for-10 (.500) with runners in scoring position.
» UAPB pitchers faced 37 Southern hitters in the game, allowing six ground balls and nine fly balls while striking out 10.
» The Golden Lions drew five walks from Southern pitching.
» Rodriguez led the Golden Lions at the plate, going 2-for-5 with a double, a triple and two RBI.

The Golden Lions run-ruled Southern in game two 13-3 in seven innings. Brendan Hamlin got the win while seniors Brant Voth and Carlos Rodriguez-Velez each collected two extra base hits to help power the Golden Lions to the win.