Gaffney, S.C. – In an exciting conference matchup at home, Limestone University's baseball team triumphed over Catawba with a dominant 10-0 victory. The Saints improved to 7-7, while Catawba fell to 8-5.

Key Players:

For Limestone:

• C. Hodierne had a stellar performance with 2 hits, 2 RBIs, and 2 stolen bases.
• B. Partridge was a major contributor, going 2-for-4 with 3 runs and 2 RBIs.
• S. Barnette delivered a clutch 3-run home run, finishing with 3 RBIs.
• C. Wilkins pitched 7 scoreless innings, striking out 5 and allowing just 2 hits to earn his first win of the season.

In the Game:

The game started in a pitcher's duel, with both teams held scoreless through the first two innings. In the second inning, Limestone broke through with a six-run rally, highlighted by key hits from C. Hodierne and B. Partridge.

Limestone added three more runs in the sixth inning, thanks to a big 3-run homer by S. Barnette, followed by a run-scoring single by Z. Greenberg. The Saints kept the pressure on, and Catawba was unable to mount any offense, with Limestone's defense and pitching dominating throughout.

Catawba's pitchers struggled to contain the Saints' bats, while Limestone's defense remained flawless. Despite a few scoring opportunities for Catawba, they couldn't score any runs, as C. Wilkins and the bullpen combined for a shutout performance.

Up Next: Limestone will continue its homestand, facing off against Catawba again in Game 2 of the series on February 22nd.