Big Third Inning Powers Baseball to Win Over Marshall

MOREHEAD, Ky. --The Morehead State baseball team rode a five run third inning to a 6-2 win over Marshall on Wednesday, securing the seventh 30-win season in program history. 

Hunter Porter (1-0) got the win out of the bullpen for Morehead State (30-18). The right-hander went 2.2 shutout innings, giving up two hits, one walk and striking out two. Senior Matt Bettio also pitched well, going one shutout inning without allowing a hit, walking none and striking out one.

In the batter's box, the Eagles were paced by junior Colton Becker, who went 2-for-4 on the day with two doubles and two RBI. Junior Jacob Ferry compiled a standout day at the plate as well, going 1-for-1 with a home run and an RBI. Junior Hamilton Anderson also chipped in for Morehead State, putting together two hits in two trips to the plate while adding a double.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Eagles put runs on the scoreboard first, starting the scoring in the third inning. Morehead State's offense started clicking and put up five runs, including a two-run double off the bat of Becker and a solo shot off the bat of Jacob Ferry. 

The Eagles then held the Thundering Herd scoreless before getting back on the board the very next inning. Anderson came across to score the lone run of the inning for Morehead State, which brought the score to 6-0 in favor of the Eagles. Marshall put two runs on the scoreboard before the game was over, but Morehead State still coasted to the 6-2 win. 

GAME NOTES
» Morehead State's highest scoring inning was the third, when it pushed five runs across.
» Morehead State grabbed the lead at 5-0 in the bottom half of the third and never lost that advantage.
» Morehead State pitchers limited Marshall to just 1-for-10 (.100) with runners in scoring position.
» Morehead State pitchers faced 39 Marshall hitters in the game, allowing 10 ground balls and nine fly balls while striking out eight.
» The Eagles drew five walks from Marshall pitching.
» Becker led the Eagles at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI.

Morehead State is back in action this weekend, as the Eagles take on SIUE in a big three game set.