GSW and Flagler College split a non-conference doubleheader in
St. Augustine, Fla. on Wednesday. A one-out bases loaded single in
the home half of the ninth gave the Saints a 5-4 victory in game
one. In game two, sophomore DJ Decker belted a grand slam in the
top of the first to lead the Hurricanes to a 9-1 victory.
Brandon Reeder (0-3) took the loss in game one pitching 1/3 of an
inning and allowing the deciding run on three hits. Jordan Mullis
led the way offensively for the 'Canes with three hits, a run
scored and two RBI.
In game two it was all GSW. Decker's home run (2) gave the
'Canes an early cushion. GSW scored four in the first, one in
the second and third, and three in the fifth to roll over the
Saints.
Tyler Smith earned his first win of the season pitching 1.1 innings
of scoreless relief allowing one hit.
Decker finished the game 3-for-5 with two runs scored and five RBI
to lead the team. Daniel Lynn went 3-for-4 with a double, a run
scored and a RBI. Mullis, Nick Rex and Jared Allen each chipped in
two hits.
The Hurricanes head to Augusta State on Saturday to begin a
three-game Peach Belt Conference series with the Jaguars. First
pitch is set for 12:30 p.m.