LEXINGTON, Va. - The Washington and Lee University baseball team fended off a late rally to secure a 5-4 win over No. 28 Shenandoah University on Wednesday afternoon at Cap'n Dick Smith Field.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Generals (11–10, 5–9 ODAC) struck first in the bottom of the second inning. Andrew Thornton drew a lead off walk, and John Turner followed by beating out an infield single to put two runners on. After both runners advanced on a ground out, Camdyn Teague delivered a two-RBI single up the middle to give W&L a 2–0 lead.
- In the next inning, Campbell Charneco reached on a throwing error by the Hornets' third baseman. Thornton then singled, and Paul Ramseur walked to load the bases. The Generals extended their lead to 3–0 after Charneco scored on a wild pitch.
- W&L added two more runs in the bottom of the fourth. Preston Larmore was hit by a pitch to lead off the inning, and Teague reached on an error. Landen Rucker then reached on a throwing error that allowed Larmore to score from second. Nathan DeWitte followed with a sacrifice bunt that brought in Teague, giving the Generals a 5–0 lead.
- Both offenses stalled for a stretch, with neither team able to generate much momentum. DeWitte held the Hornets hitless through five innings, but in the sixth, a pair of singles and a walk loaded the bases. DeWitte escaped the jam by inducing a fly out to left field from Noah Cornwell.
- In the top of the seventh, Brody Pickette doubled down the left field line, and Connor Houser singled to left-center to put two runners aboard. Pickette came around to score on a Generals' error, allowing Madagan to reach base. After a single and a fielder's choice moved Madagan to third, he appeared to score on a Carver sacrifice fly but was ruled out for leaving early on an appeal play.
- The Hornets rallied again in the top of the eighth. A single and a double set the stage for Brody Pickette, who launched a three-run homer to left field, trimming the deficit to 5–4. Brody Pasieka entered in relief and ended the threat after the Hornets were caught stealing.
- In the ninth, Pasieka allowed a lead off single but retired the next two batters on a sacrifice bunt and a fly out. With two outs and a runner on second, Jamie Padilla stepped to the plate. Andrew Thornton sealed the win with a defensive gem, making a diving stop down the third-base line and throwing out Padilla at first to secure W&L's fourth straight victory.
W&L GAME NOTES
- The Generals extended their win streak to four games, improving to 11–10 on the season with a 5–9 record in ODAC play. The win also marked the second consecutive series split with the Hornets.
- Nathan DeWitte (2–0) earned his second win of the season after delivering 7.1 strong innings. He allowed four runs (three earned) on eight hits while striking out five and tossing five consecutive hitless frames. Brody Pasieka closed the door with 1.2 shutout innings, allowing just one hit to earn his second save of the year.
- Camdyn Teague led the offense with two RBI, going 1-for-4 at the plate. Four other Generals notched one hit apiece, with DeWitte also contributing an RBI in the win.
SHENANDOAH GAME NOTES
- The Hornets fall to 18-8 on the season and 9-3 in ODAC play.
- Nick Bell (1-1) was credited with the loss after allowing two runs (two earned) in his two innings of work.
- Brody Pickette led the Shenandoah offense with a 2-for-4 effort at the plate with three RBI after belting a three-run home run in the eighth inning. Seven other Hornets each had one hit.
UP NEXT
- The Generals wrap up their four game home stand with an ODAC doubleheader against Roanoke College on Saturday at Noon and 3:30 p.m. at Cap'n Dick Smith Field.
Nestled in the mountains of Virginia, Washington and Lee University is a proud member of NCAA Division III and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. Founded in 1749, W&L is the ninth-oldest college in the United States and a top-ranked liberal arts university. With over 500 student-athletes in 24 varsity sports, the Generals have celebrated over 265 conference championships. Learn more about the Blue and White by visiting www.generalssports.com or on social media at @WLUGenerals.
