Saturday, April 28
Davidson, N.C.
2:00 p.m.
Davidson College
3
vs
5
Samford
Ryan Overcash
Photo by: Tim Cowie - DavidsonPhotos.com
Samford Edges Davidson Baseball, 5-3
4/28/2012 6:03:00 PM | Baseball
- Box Score
- Highlights (YouTube)
- Buy baseball photos at DavidsonPhotos.com
DAVIDSON, N.C. – Saxson Butler's two-run home run in the fifth inning gave Samford a lead it would not relinquish as the Bulldogs defeated Davidson, 5-3, in Southern Conference baseball action Saturday afternoon at Wilson Field.
Butler's shot just over the right field fence came when Samford (28-16, 15-8 SoCon) trailed Davidson (16-24, 7-16 SoCon) 3-2.
All six Davidson hits were extra-base hits hit by the top three batters in the lineup. Senior right fielder Jake Berman had a leadoff double in the first inning and a two-out, two-run home run in the second inning. Sophomore Forrest Brandt had two doubles, one of which drove in Berman in the first inning. Senior centerfielder Drew Gadaire also had two doubles.
Senior catcher Seth Freeman was on base for Berman's blast over the left field fence after drawing a walk earlier in the inning.
Samford led the game off with four consecutive singles, with Butler (2-for-4, 3 RBI) and centerfielder Philip Ervin (2-for-4, RBI) driving in a run each. Second baseman Zeth Stone went 4-for-5 for the day, hitting an RBI-double in the ninth inning to give the Bulldogs an insurance run.
Samford held Davidson scoreless over the final seven innings. RHP Josh Martin (8-1) went 6.1 innings, allowing the three runs on five hits and three walks, while striking out seven. RHP Lex Rutledge earned the save, striking out five and surrendering just one hit in 2.2 innings.
Senior RHP Ryan Overcash (3-7) was one out shy of his third consecutive complete game. He allowed five runs on 12 hits and a walk and struck out three in 8.2 innings. Sophomore RHP Danny Mooney struck out the lone batter he faced to end the top of the ninth inning.
Davidson will look to deny a Samford sweep Sunday in the series finale at Wilson Field. Freshman RHP Clark Beeker (4.56, 2-2) is slated to throw the first pitch for the Wildcats at 1 p.m., and will face Samford RHP Kyle Putkonen.
2024 Davidson Baseball Alumni Game Will DuBose message
Wednesday, August 14
Baseball Wins at Kannapolis
Thursday, March 16
Baseball - A-10 Regular Season Champions
Monday, January 30
Baseball - Parker Nolan Mic'd Up
Monday, January 30