Box Score NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Bruins defeated the Eagles 9-0 on Friday at Rose Park. Dan Ludwig (Naperville, Tenn.) led the Bruins past the Morehead State Eagles with a three hit shutout and a complete game for the second consecutive outing.
The Morehead State Eagles entered the weekend series coming off of a 14 run effort against ETSU. Their hot bats were quickly put to rest against Ludwig. Ludwig is now 2-1 on the season with a 2.35 ERA.
The Bruins took an early lead in the bottom of the first with three consecutive singles; the third single by Matt Beaty (Dresden, Tenn.) plated a runner. Nick Egli hit a single straight up the middle to plate two runners. Drake Byrd (Pigeon Forge, Tenn.) placed a sacrifice fly to center field to score the last run in the bottom of the first.
In the bottom of the fourth, Brennan Washington delivered with a two-run home run over the left center fence. Ferguson later scored on a wild pitch.
The Bruins expanded on their lead in the bottom of the fifth inning with patience at the plate. A couple of walks and an infield error loaded the bases. Tyler Walsh (Evansville, Ind.) scored on a wild pitch and another runner scored soon after that via a sacrifice fly.
With a strong outing for Ludwig and patience at the plate, the Bruins outplayed the Eagles in game one of the series. The Bruins return on Saturday to face the Eagles in game two of this three-game series.
Don't forget to join us tomorrow as the action continues between Belmont and Morehead State. First pitch is slated for 1PM at Rose Park.
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