MOREHEAD, Ky. -- The Morehead State Eagles fought back from tied 13-13 in the eighth inning to win in thrilling fashion, rallying to earn a 14-13 walk-off victory in the 10th inning over the Lindenwood Lions Sunday.
Sophomore Josh Furtado (2-0) got the win out of the bullpen for Morehead State (23-17, 8-7). The right-hander went 1.2 shutout innings, giving up two hits, no walks and striking out three. Matt Bettio also pitched well, going two innings, surrendering one run on two hits, walking none and striking out two.
In the batter's box, the Eagles were led by Isaias Guzman, who went 4-for-6 on the day with a double, a home run and four RBI. Sophomore Carter Owens put together a standout performance at the plate as well, going 2-for-3 with a double, a home run and an RBI. Senior Colton Becker also chipped in for Morehead State, putting together three hits in five trips to the plate while adding two doubles, a walk and an RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Eagles scored in seven different innings on the way to victory. Morehead State broke a 13-13 tie and took the lead for good at 14-13 in the tenth inning, walking it off on an RBI single off the bat of Guzman.
GAME NOTES
» Guzman collected four hits on the day for Morehead State.
» The Eagles had three players put together games with multiple extra-base hits.
» Guzman drove in four runs for Morehead State.
» The Morehead State pitching staff combined to strike out 12 Lindenwood (MO) hitters.
» Morehead State's highest scoring inning was the eighth, when it pushed five runs across.
» Six Eagles had multiple hits in the ballgame.
» The Eagles had a total of 19 hits.
» The Eagles out-hit the Lions at a 19-18 clip.
» Morehead State went 9-for-19 (.474) with runners in scoring position.
» Morehead State pitchers limited Lindenwood (MO) to just 3-for-15 (.200) with runners in scoring position.
» Morehead State pitchers faced 53 Lindenwood (MO) hitters in the game, allowing eight ground balls and nine fly balls while striking out 12.
» The Eagles drew four walks from Lindenwood (MO) pitching.
Morehead State hits the road this week with a midweek game at Ohio before traveling to SEMO.
