Greenville, SC – On March 18, 2025, Limestone faced a tough defeat against Anderson (S.C.) in a thrilling baseball game at Fluor Field. Despite a valiant effort, Limestone was outscored 12-8 in a match that lasted 3 hours and 13 minutes, with 409 fans in attendance.

Early Struggles and Unearned Runs: Anderson (S.C.) took an early lead in the first inning, scoring four runs. Limestone fought back with three unearned runs, thanks to key hits from S. Barnette, C. Kirschner, and T. Hughesman, bringing the score to 4-3.

In the second inning, Limestone managed to tie the game at 5-5 through a series of unearned runs, including contributions from B. Partridge and S. Barnette. However, Anderson (S.C.) quickly regained the lead and continued to extend their advantage in the third, fourth, and fifth innings, capitalizing on Limestone's fielding errors.

Late Rally Not Enough: Limestone showed resilience in the ninth inning, scoring three runs with hits from P. Dyer, W. Parke, and E. Bonocore. Despite this late rally, Anderson (S.C.) held on to their lead, securing the win with a final score of 12-8. Limestone's standout performers included S. Barnette, who went 2-for-4 with 2 RBIs, and W. Parke, who went 3-for-5 with 1 RBI.

Pitching Challenges: Limestone's pitching staff faced difficulties throughout the game. Aaron George took the loss, allowing six runs over two innings. Anderson (S.C.)'s C. Costa earned the win, while C. Childers secured the save.

Game Statistics:

• Winning Pitcher: C. Costa (1-1)
• Losing Pitcher: Aaron George (0-2)
• Save: C. Childers (3)

Box Score Summary:

• Anderson (S.C.): 12 runs, 13 hits, 3 errors
• Limestone: 8 runs, 13 hits, 4 errors