Milligan runs past Urbana

Milligan College, Tenn. (Feb. 17, 2008) --- The Milligan College men's baseball team completed the three game series against Urbana University Sunday afternoon at Anglin Field. The Buffs beat the Blue Knights 14-10.

The Buffs kept the intensity at the plate today scattering 15 hits against the Blue Knights. The sixth and seventh inning showed to be promising for the Buffs as they drove in five runs a piece in both innings. Sophomore Frank Newcombe (Knoxville, Tenn.) is credited with the win in Sunday's ball game, which marks his third win in three games. Newcombe pitched two innings in relief for the Buffs as he struck out five batters and gave up two unearned runs and three hits. Sophomore Toby Hoyle (Johnson City, Tenn.) received the save for Milligan.

Sophomore Dallas Crouch (Jefferson City, Tenn.) led the Buffs offensively at the plate hitting 3-6, including four runs, one double, and one RBI. Junior Justin Motte (Johnson City, Tenn.) went 3-6 also, scored three runs and tallied three RBIs. Motte also hit a solo shot to deep right field in the seventh inning. Senior Baker DeCamp (Miami, Fla.) chalked up another home run in Sunday's game and racked up three RBIs.

“We played pretty well today,” said Head Coach Nathan Meade . “We started with better intensity today and we hit the ball well. Our defense was pretty solid today which is always key. With good pitching and defense we can win a lot of ball games. Urbana is a good club, and will win a lot of ball games this season. We are happy to get the win, and we hope to keep improving.”

The Buffs travel to Johnson Bible College Monday, Feb. 18, for a double-header. The first game is scheduled to start at 1 p.m.