Francis Marion University lost both games of a doubleheader against Erskine College, with scores of 5-3 and 9-5, respectively. In the first game, sophomore Caleb Oakley, sophomore Peyton Starkey, and senior Zack Summerville led the Patriots with two hits each. Erskine's Christian Rivera's homer contributed to their 5-3 win in the opener. The second game saw the Patriots taking an early lead at 4-1, but Erskine managed to turn the game around and secure a 9-5 victory.

By the Numbers
  • In the first game, Erskine College scored 5 runs on 9 hits, while Francis Marion University scored 3 runs on 8 hits.
  • The second game saw Erskine College scoring 9 runs on 11 hits, with Francis Marion University scoring 5 runs on 12 hits.
State of Play
  • Francis Marion University now has a season record of 14-22, with a conference record of 6-15.
  • Erskine College stands at 19-18 for the season, with a conference record of 11-9.
  • Erskine's Jared Guell posted five strikeouts in the first game, securing his fourth win of the season.
  • In the second game, Erskine's Dustin Scogins claimed his first win and Ryan Cole got his first save of the season.
What's Next

Francis Marion University will face USC Aiken on Tuesday, April 9th, in their upcoming game.

Bottom Line

The doubleheader sweep by Erskine College against Francis Marion University showcased the unstable nature of baseball games, with momentum shifting dramatically between the two games, emphasizing the unpredictability and excitement of the sport.