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11
Winner Emory University EMORY 29-9
0
Piedmont PCM 20-18
Winner
Emory University EMORY
29-9
11
Final
0
Piedmont PCM
20-18
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Emory University EMORY 0 3 6 0 0 0 0 2 0 11 14 1
Piedmont PCM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 6 1

W: Hansen, Hans (8-1) L: Presnell, Riley (3-7)

Game Recap: Baseball | | Contact Danielle Jenkins: Assistant Director of Athletic Communications

Lions Fall in Series Opener to #7 Emory 11-0 Friday in Demorest

Need to Know
Score: Piedmont 0, Emory 11 F/8
Records: Lions 20-18 (6-12 USA South), Eagles 29-9
Location: Demorest, Georgia - Loudermilk Field

Demorest, GA - The Piedmont College baseball team dropped its opener to Emory University Friday evening 11-0 in eight innings after the game was called due to rain. The Eagles' Hans Hansen pitched the complete game shutout giving up just six hits to the Lions.

WILL SKIDMORE collected a pair of hits in the game going 2-for-4 with a hit to leadoff for the Lions but that was the only hit Piedmont had until the bottom of the fourth when GRIFFIN OLSON had a single.

The Eagles scored three in the second off starter RILEY PRESNELL before the bullpen was called upon, but Emory added six more in the third to lead it 9-0 after the first three innings. 

BRYAN WHITACRE had the best night for the pitching staff as he tossed three innings with no hits or runs allowed and struck out four batters. For the freshman, it marked his tenth appearance as he posts a 1.42 ERA as he had his longest outing of his career in this game. 

Turning Point
--The Eagles scored early and often putting up nine runs through the first three innings taking control of the contest. 

Standout Performances
--BRYAN WHITACRE pitched three innings in relief without allowing a run or a hit while striking out four batters. 

Inside the Box Score
--Piedmont had six hits against Hans Hansen who pitched all eight innings before the contest was called due to the rain. 

News & Notes
--The Piedmont pitching staff combined for nine strikeouts in the contest. 

Up Next
--Piedmont will travel to Atlanta to take on Emory Saturday before returning to Loudermilk Field on Sunday for Senior Day. 

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