Methodist Strikes First in Series Versus Southern Virginia

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. Kicking off its final regular-season series, the Methodist baseball team hosted Southern Virginia on Friday in the first of three games that could have significant impact on the USA South Athletic Conference Tournament seeding. The Monarchs earned a commanding 7-2 victory, momentarily passing the Knights in the conference standings. JUST THE FACTS Final score: Methodist def. Southern Virginia, 7-2 Records: Methodist 18-20 (10-9 USA South), Southern Virginia 13-20 (9-9 USA South) Location: Armstrong-Shelley Field; Fayetteville, North Carolina HOW IT HAPPENED Pitchers dueled over the first three innings as Methodist’s Josh Plisko conceded just one hit while Southern Virginia’s…