Eagles power up to take first round win in MACJC State tournament

from staff reports

The Meridian Community College Eagles got a major power surge from the middle of their lineup and rode it to a 13-8 victory over Itawamba in the first round of the MACJC State Tournament.

The win clinched a host site for the Region XXIII Tournament which will begin on May 14.

The Eagles (38-11) were led by Ole Miss signee Michael Guerrero, who slammed two home runs, including a grand slam that broke a 5-5 tie in the sixth inning. Guerrero finished the game with six RBIs.

Mississippi State signee Tyler Moore also had a huge game, slamming a two-run homer and collecting three RBIs while Toddrick Stephenson had a homer, a double and two RBIs. Drew Snider also had three hits for the Eagles.

Wade Weathers picked up the win in relief, allowing three earned runs and struck out six Itawamba batters in four innings.

The Eagles advanced to the second round of the tournament where they will face East Central/Gulf Coast today at 7 p.m.