TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Maroon Tigers turned a midweek non-conference trip into an offensive showcase Tuesday, pounding out a 19-5 win over Stillman in Tuscaloosa.
Morehouse scored in every inning, drew 13 walks, stole six bases, and got a strong opening stint from
Jackson Edington to set the tone in a game that ended after seven innings.
Morehouse came out swinging with four runs in the first, then stayed on the gas with four more in the second and four more in the third to build firm control. The Maroon Tigers added single runs in the fourth, fifth, and sixth before closing with another four-run burst in the seventh. Stillman scored once in the second, twice in the fourth, and twice in the sixth, but never seriously threatened after Morehouse's early avalanche.
SCORING SUMMARY
Morehouse's first three innings set the entire tone. The Maroon Tigers plated four in the first, with Satchel Hamilton forcing in a run when he was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded. In the second, Elijah Pinckney and Elijah James helped keep traffic moving, with James driving in a run on a single to center. Morehouse then struck for another four-run inning in the third, getting an RBI groundout from Kendal Sellers, an RBI double from Alec Waller, and another run home when Jordan Bibbs-Walker reached on a Stillman error.
The Maroon Tigers kept adding on from there. Waller singled home a run later in the game, Vernon Clay produced an RBI groundout, and Morehouse's final push came in the seventh when Mariano McLean lifted a sacrifice fly and Sellers followed with an RBI single. Stillman's scoring came on an unearned run in the second, then two-run production in both the fourth and sixth innings, but Morehouse answered nearly every push and kept the Tigers from building momentum.
KEY MOMENTS
The biggest key was the opening three innings. Morehouse put Stillman in chase mode almost immediately by hanging a 4-spot in the first, then following with back-to-back four-run frames. That pressure showed up in the box score: Stillman committed three errors, walked 13 Maroon Tigers, and never found a way to slow the game down.
Waller, Braswell, and Sellers helped stretch the lead at the plate, while Edington gave Morehouse exactly what it needed to start the afternoon. He worked 2.0 innings, allowed no hits, gave up just one run—an unearned run—and struck out two to earn the win. The Maroon Tigers also turned two double plays defensively, a helpful counter to their three errors.
TEAM STATISTICAL COMPARISON
- Hits: Morehouse 14, Stillman 4
- Errors: Morehouse 3, Stillman 3
- Walks drawn: Morehouse 13, Stillman 1
- Stolen bases: Morehouse 6, Stillman 1
- Strikeouts by pitching staff: Stillman 6, Morehouse 3
- Left on base: Morehouse 12, Stillman 2
MOREHOUSE LEADERS
- Tripp Braswell: 3-for-4, double, triple, 4 RBI, 3 runs scored, 1 walk, 1 hit-by-pitch, 1 stolen base
- Kendal Sellers: 3-for-4, 2 RBI, 1 run scored
- Alec Waller: 2-for-3, double, 2 RBI, 2 runs scored, 1 walk
- Nicholas Pittman: 1-for-1, 2 RBI, 1 walk, 2 stolen bases
- Mariano McLean: 3 walks, 2 runs scored, 1 RBI, 1 stolen base
- Elijah James: 1-for-2, 1 RBI, 2 runs scored, 1 stolen base
- Jackson Edington: 2.0 IP, 0 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, winning pitcher
UP NEXT
Morehouse now turns its attention back to conference play as the Maroon Tigers welcome the Albany State Golden Rams to Gresham Park for a pivotal SIAC series. For up-to-date athletic information on the Maroon Tigers, follow them on social media or online at
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