DAVIDSON, NC -- The Morehead State baseball team battled back from a 3-0 sixth inning deficit to tie the game on Saturday, but late inning rallies from the opposition proved to be too much as the Eagles fell for the first time this season to Davidson.
Grant Herron started for MSU, allowing three runs across 4.2 innings. Junior Riley Bradshaw (0-1) took the loss on the mound for Morehead State (1-1). Sophomore Zach Taylor was a bright spot out of the bullpen, going one shutout inning while allowing one hit, walking one and striking out two.
Freshman Alex Kean led the way offensively for the Eagles, going 1-for-3 in the ballgame with a double, a walk and two RBI. Senior Colton Becker put together a standout performance at the dish as well, going 1-for-4 with a walk and two RBI. Senior Ryan Grabosch also contributed, going 2-for-4 for Morehead State.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Trailing 3-0, the Eagles first put runs on the board in the sixth inning. Morehead State scored three runs in the frame, highlighted by a two-RBI double from Kean.
The Wildcats then scored four runs to retake their advantage heading into the seventh inning, when the Eagles responded by getting back on the scoreboard themselves. Morehead State picked up two runs when a single from Becker scored freshman Hayden Robbins and senior Ryley Preece, which brought the score to 7-5 in favor of the Wildcats. The Eagles were unable to get any closer, as Davidson added nine runs to their tally on the way to a 16-5 final.
GAME NOTES
» Morehead State's highest scoring inning was the sixth, when it pushed three runs across.
» Morehead State went 3-for-9 (.333) with runners in scoring position.
» Morehead State pitchers faced 55 Davidson hitters in the game, allowing 10 ground balls and three fly balls while striking out 10.
» The Eagles drew four walks from Davidson pitching.
» Kean led the Eagles at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI.
Tomorrow's rubber match presents an opportunity for Morehead State to take the season's opening series. Freshman righty Callum McGill will take the ball for the Eagles with the first pitch coming at 1:00 p.m. ET.Â
