Skip To Main Content
Skip To Main Content

Christian Brothers University Athletics

Jarret_Fowlkes_
CBU Athletics
6
Christian Bros. CBU 8-16
8
Winner Rhodes RHODES 12-10-1
Christian Bros. CBU
8-16
6
Final
8
Rhodes RHODES
12-10-1
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Christian Bros. CBU 1 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 4 0
Rhodes RHODES 0 2 0 0 3 0 1 2 X 8 15 1

W: J. Fears (4-1) L: Wurms , Jake (0-5)

Game Recap: Baseball | | Eric Rodriguez

Rhodes Comes From Behind to Defeat Bucs

MEMPHIS-  The Christian Brothers University baseball team dropped an 8-6 decision to Rhodes, on Wednesday afternoon, at Stauffer Field.

FINAL: RHODES 8 (12-10-1), CBU 6 (8-16)
 
GAME CHANGER:
- After CBU took a 5-0 lead into the bottom of the second inning, the hosts scored eight of the next nine runs to win the contest. 

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:
- Rhodes finished with a 15-4 advantage in hits.
- Jarret Fowlkes led the Bucs, going 1-for-1 with a double, four walks and a run.
- Van True added two RBIs and a walk. 
- Antonio Fernandez, Ben Brocato and Matthew McDaniel each recorded a hit.
- CBU starting pitcher Joseph Gibson went 2.0 innings allowing two runs, on two hits, with three walks. 

KEY PLAYS:
- The Bucs got on the board early with a sac-fly by Van True, scoring Fowlkes from second, to take a 1-0 lead. 
- In the second, the Bucs capitalized on three straight hit by pitches to extend their lead to 4-0. 
- The Lynx cut the deficit in half with two runs in the bottom of the second.
- Rhodes took advantage of back-to-back walks to trail 6-5 after five. 
- After a stolen base, the Lynx tied the game at six with an RBI single.
- The Lynx took the lead with two runs in the eighth.  
- With the tying run on base, Rhodes reliever John Fears collected his third strikeout of the game to hold on for the win. 
- Rhodes relievers allowed just one hit over the final six innings.

UP NEXT:
The Bucs are scheduled to return to action on Saturday, March 26, when they face GSC opponent Union. First pitch for Saturday's doubleheader is set for noon.
Print Friendly Version