Stillman Baseball Team Wins Second Consecutive Home Opener Date: Friday, February 15, 2002 Peterson, Wesley Stillman Baseball Team Wins Second Consecutive Home Opener (TUSCALOOSA, AL) The Stillman College baseball team won its second consecutive home season opener by defeating the Maryville College Scots 11-1 in Great South conference action at the Stillman baseball complex Friday evening After splitting a double header with Miles College in the season opener last weekend Stillman now has a 2-1 overall record and a 1-0 conference record. Freshman pitcher Scott Smith pitched a complete game, going seven innings for the win. He gave up one run on eight hits, while stricking out five batters for his first win of the season. Maryville starter Tripp Smith would leave after five innings allowing 11 runs on 15 hits and two walks. Stillman blew the game open in the fourth inning, scoring seven runs to build a 9-1 lead. Designated hitter Trimicheal Sullivan started the scoring frenzy with a triple. Sullivan was later brought in by Vernelle Quinuie. In the fourth the Tigers recorded six more hits (three doubles), one walk and seven RBI.. Offensively Maryville struggled managing eight hits off Smith. Stillman will next play on Saturday, February 16 as the again host Maryville College in a double header. Game one is slated for a 12 noon start time. |