GSC, Andrew Split GCAA Twin Bill
Game 1
Game 1
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
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0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 0 |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 5 |
Game 2
Game 2
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E |
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0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
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0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | X | 7 | 12 | 0 |
BARNESVILLE, Ga. – Gordon State rebounded from a 9-6 opening-game loss to Andrew College with a 7-2 win in the nightcap to split the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) doubleheader here Friday.
GSC attempted to rally in the first game after falling behind 9-3 due to five errors by the Highlanders' defense, but a three-run ninth inning fell short in the end as Andrew took the victory.
Cole Stanford (Ellerslie, Ga. / Harris Co. HS) led GSC with a 3-for-5 day at the plate that included a run and an RBI.
Ethan Scott (Augusta, Ga. / Aquinas HS) was 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run while Jamel Rookard (Winston, Ga. / Chapel Hill HS), Carson Renz (Dacula, Ga. / Mill Creek HS) and Cole Phillips (Trion, Ga. / Trion HS) each had two hits for the Highlanders.
Game two provided a better result for GSC as the Highlanders rallied from a 2-0 deficit with a pair of runs in the third and fifth innings, which sandwiched around a three-run fourth to complete the 7-2 win.
Blaze O'Saben (Warrenton, Va. / Fauquier HS) and Phillips provided the fire power with home runs and three RBI each while Scott and Stanford stayed hot with a pair of hits each.
Derek Wylie led the way for GSC (25-16 overall, 14-8 GCAA) with a 3-for-3 game that included produced a double and an RBI.
Ramsey David (Dacula, Ga. / Buford HS) went six strong innings on the mound to get the win – holding Andrew (28-17-1, 13-9) to two runs on four hits while striking out eight and walking four.
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The Gordon State College Department of Athletics is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA). Gordon State College competes in NJCAA Division I in the sports of Women's Soccer (Fall), Men's Basketball (Fall/Spring), Softball (Spring) and Baseball (Spring). Gordon State College is located in Barnesville, Ga., approximately 60 miles south of Atlanta and 35 miles northwest of Macon. Gordon State College offers both two-year and four-year degree programs and believes that our Athletics program provides student-athletes with the opportunity to be successful academically, athletically and in life after their time as a Highlander. Follow GSC Athletics at www.gscathletics.com, on Facebook (@Gordon State Highlanders) and Twitter (@state_ad / GordonStateAD). You can also follow Gordon State College on Facebook (@GordonStateCollege #GSCHighlandersForward), Twitter (@GordonState) and Instagram (gordon_state).