The Lincoln Memorial Railsplitters hit five home runs, including three in a crucial sixth inning, securing a 16-13 victory over the Tusculum Pioneers in the opening game of the 2024 South Atlantic Conference Baseball Championship - Opening Round.

By the Numbers
  • LMU hit five home runs, with three coming in the sixth inning.
  • Tusculum finished the game with 18 hits.
Yes, But

Despite Tusculum's late scoring surge, they fell short, with the tying run on deck when the game ended.

State of Play
  • LMU advanced in the tournament with the win, while Tusculum faced an elimination game against the loser of another matchup.
  • Zane Keener extended his on-base streak to 27 games and climbed to fourth in program history for career runs scored.
What's Next

Tusculum will play the loser of Friday's game in an elimination matchup on Saturday, aiming to stay alive in the tournament.

Bottom Line

LMU's power hitting proved pivotal in the victory, while Tusculum faces a crucial elimination game to keep their tournament hopes alive, led by standout performances from Zane Keener and Murphy Flood.