WILMORE, Ky.--- Asbury baseball (5-16, 1-8) freshman communications major
CJ Hussey struck out seven in his first career start on Tuesday in Wilmore, Ky., but the Eagles fell to Berea College (6-17, 0-7 HCAC) in the midweek matchup, 9-2.
Berea used a two-out rally in the first on three consecutive singles and an error to score the first two runs of the game. AU responded in the bottom of the second off a
Bryce Hayden double to left center that scored
Kaden Dugle, 2-1.
The Eagles were not able to score another run until scratching one in the bottom of the eighth. Jayden Junta went 7.0 innings for Berea with four hits, two runs, and three strikeouts.
Hussey went 5.0 innings for Asbury, allowing five hits and one walk along with his seven strikeouts. The Eagles used five pitchers after Hussey over the next four innings including
Adam Campbell,
Trey Todd,
Devin Walker, and
Jacob Parker.
AU had only one error in the game while Berea had two errors. The Montaineers out-hit Asbury 6-5, but used eight walks while only allowing Asbury two base on balls.
Sophomore sport management major
Aaron Beaman hit a solo-shot over the left field wall for AU in the eighth, bringing the game to 6-2. Beaman now has 12 RBIs on the season and is slugging at a .439 percentage.
Berea responded with three runs in the top of the ninth to secure the 9-2 win.
AU graduate student
Kaden Dugle had a double, two walks, stolen base, and a run scored in the game.
"Caleb, as a freshman came out and was very impressive. He gave us a chance tonight. We're looking forward to our next opportunity."
Manny Cervantes | Asbury Baseball Head Coach
Asbury is set to host Maryville College for a Collegiate Conference of the South (CCS) three-game series in Wilmore, Ky., with game on Friday at 6 pm.
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CJ Hussey | 5.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, BB, 7 K
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Aaron Beaman | HR, 12th RBI of the Season
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Bryce Hayden | 2B, RBI
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Kaden Dugle | 2B, R, 2 BB
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