Knocked in Knoxville
Game 2
Game 2
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E | |
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Maranatha | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Johnson University Tennessee | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | X | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Game 1
Game 1
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Maranatha | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
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Johnson University Tennessee | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 10 | 0 |
THE LEAD
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Today was a story of missed opportunities, as Maranatha lost twice to the in-rhythm Johnson University Royals in Knoxville.
The missed opportunities showed up when Maranatha only had 3 runs to show for 11 hits on the day. Caleb Huthmaker led the charge by going 3-3 with a double in game one and Ty Smith contributed 3 hits in the 2-game series. Today marked Johnson's 29th game of the season while Maranatha now has just 4 games under their belts.
THE OVERVIEW
- Results: Maranatha 2-14 Johnson, Maranatha 1-12 Johnson
- Venue: Knoxville, Tenn. // Russell Morgan Field
- Location: Joliet, Ill.
- Records: MBU (0-4), JUT (7-22)
THE STORY
Maranatha started by scoring two runs in the top of the first inning when David Hecker walked in a run and Sam Ratledge had an RBI single. But Johnson answered with an abrupt 10 runs in the bottom of the inning. Johnson eventually scored a run in each of the following innings to cement the 12-run win and end the game early. Caleb Huthmaker led Maranatha by going 3-3 with a double in the first game.
Derrick Lay brought the good stuff on the mound for Johnson in game two, as he pitched all 7 innings and only allowed 4 hits and a run. Lay threw 78 pitches - 61 for strikes - and fanned 6 Sabercat batters in the win. Johnson had to space out their scoring, posting multiple runs in the first, fourth, and sixth innings to seal their second double-digit win of the series.
Maranatha Lineup (Game 1) - 19- Smith (SS), 7- Cripps (C), 8- Paruch (P), 4- Huthmaker (CF), 6- Hecker (LF), 10- Ratledge (3B), 3- Croswell (2B), 18- Arp (1B), 2- Fredrickson (RF)
Maranatha Lineup (Game 2) - 19- Smith (SS), 7- Cripps (C), 8- Paruch (3B), 4- Huthmaker (CF), 6- Hecker (LF), 10- Ratledge (2B), 3- Croswell (P), 2- Fredrickson (LF), 18- Arp (1B)
THE STATS
THE OPPONENTS
- Johnson competes in the NCCAA
- Johnson started playing games in late January. This was their 28th-29th games of the season
THE OUTLOOK
The Sabercats travel to Deerfield, Illinois April 13 to face Trinity International in a 1:00 p.m. doubleheader. Follow at mbusabercats.com/schedule
