Erskine College baseball team defeated Francis Marion University 8-0 in the series opener at Sparrow Stadium.

By the Numbers
  • Erskine's record: 17-18, 9-9 in Conf. Carolinas
  • Francis Marion's record: 14-20, 6-13 in Conf. Carolinas
  • Alex Heintz pitched six scoreless innings for the Fleet.
  • Dale Francis, Jr. hit his 15th home run of the season.
Yes, But

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State of Play
  • Erskine College secured a dominant 8-0 victory in the series opener against FMU.
  • The team displayed a strong offensive performance, highlighted by Francis, Jr.'s home run.
  • Pitcher Alex Heintz delivered an outstanding performance, pitching six scoreless innings.
  • The bullpen maintained the lead, with Caleb Dix pitching three perfect innings to seal the win.
What's Next

Erskine and Francis Marion will complete their series with a doubleheader on Saturday starting at 1 p.m.

Bottom Line

Erskine College's baseball team showcased a dominant performance, led by Alex Heintz's exceptional pitching and Dale Francis, Jr.'s offensive contribution, securing a convincing 8-0 win in the series opener.