Tigers Sweep Thomas University JV 4-3 & 16-5 To Open Season

THOMASVILLE, Ga. -- Matthew Holloway hit his 1^st collegiate home run, a two-run shot in the 4th inning, to put the Tigers ahead for good in Game 1, eventually winning 4-3, then the Tigers entered the 6^th inning in Game 2 down 5-2, before Andrew erupted for 9 runs in the frame, along with 5 more runs in the top of the 7^th to pull away for the 16-5 win and complete the season opening sweep of Thomas University JV in Thomasville, GA on Friday afternoon.

In game one, Hunter Norman picked the win, going 3 innings, allowing just 1 earned run and striking out 4, while returning GCAA All-Region closer Brady Jones pitched 2 innings, striking out 3, to pick up his 1^st save.  Ryan Middleton pitched 2 scoreless innings in between, also striking out 3, in the 4-3 win.  In addition to Holloway's go ahead shot,  Brenton Phillips went 2 for 2, including a triple, scored once, stole a base and drew a pair of walks to reach base in every at bat,  Justin Barr and Will Barry singled and scored a run, while Clint Sellers and Wade Law each drove in run to pace the Tiger offense.

Game two saw a slow start by Andrew, falling behind 5-2 before the offense exploded for 14 unanswered runs in the 6^th and 7^th innings to cruise to the 16-5 win. LJ Bryant led the attack, going 3 for 4 with a pair of runs scored, a home run and 3 RBI. Barry, Alex Williford, and Drew Rusak  each had a pair of hits and drove in 2 runs,  Kevin Henry had 2 hits and scored twice,  and Law had a 2-RBI double, as the Tigers pounded out 16 hits in the romp. Chandler Griggs steadied the Andrew pitching staff, throwing a scoreless 5^th and 6^th inning to earn his 1^st collegiate win.

The Tigers return to the Hord Athletic Complex for their home opener on Monday, taking on Thomas JV again in a doubleheader, 1^st game is at 3:00 pm.

The games will be live streamed at andrewfightingtigers.com