Jonathan Cruz's solo homer in the first inning and Brick Conway's two-run homer in the second propelled the Oglethorpe baseball team to a 7-6 victory over Maryville. Cruz and Conway's first home runs of the season contributed to the Stormy Petrels' 5-3 record, securing their second consecutive win. Cruz's three-hit game included two singles and a sacrifice RBI, while Conway added two walks and two runs. Oglethorpe overcame a 3-0 deficit with the back-to-back homers, eventually taking a 5-3 lead before securing the win. Colin Stewart closed the game by retiring the final seven batters, earning his first save.

By the Numbers
  • Jonathan Cruz: 3-for-4 with 2 runs and 2 RBI's
  • Brick Conway: 1-for-2 with 2 walks, 2 runs, and 2 RBI's
State of Play
  • Oglethorpe improves to 5-3 with their second consecutive win
  • Colin Stewart closed the game, retiring the final seven batters
What's Next

Oglethorpe will face Piedmont in a midweek game before a road trip for three games against Berry. Their next home game is scheduled against Birmingham Southern.

Bottom Line

Oglethorpe's early homers by Cruz and Conway, followed by solid pitching from Stewart, led to a crucial victory over Maryville, securing their second straight win this season.