For immediate release – 3/17/2011 - #282

LYNCHBURG, VA – The Lynchburg College baseball team pounded out 12 runs and 15 hits Tuesday afternoon in a 12-6 non-conference victory over visiting Greensboro College.

LC plated six runs in the first and two each in the third, fourth and sixth frames to take a commanding 12-1 lead. The Pride scored five runs in the top of the ninth inning against the Hornet bullpen.

Ragan Rudisill (Forest, VA/Jefferson Forest) went 4-6 with two runs and two RBI to lead the Hornet offensive barrage, while Dan Savage (Ashburn, VA/Paul VI) was 3-4 with a double, two runs and two RBI. Zach Fitzpatrick (Baltimore, MD/McDonogh) had two base hits and scored two runs and Mike Walters (Manassas, VA/Osbourn) had four RBI. Jack Tanner (Big Island, VA/Liberty) had a hit and scored twice.

Jordan Watkins (Freeland, MD/Hereford) threw seven strong innings, allowing just six hits, no walks and one earned run with three strikeouts.

Michael Manfro was 2-3 for Greensboro (9-12).

The Hornets (10-8) host Tufts University Friday at 3 p.m.

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