MCC takes Central Division crown

After absorbing a loss in game one of a doubleheader Saturday, the Meridian Community College Eagles rebounded in a big way in game two erupting for 13 runs offensively to claim the MACJC Central division crown for the Eagles.

MCC, which trailed 5-1 after three innings in game two, exploded for five runs in the bottom of the fourth and seven more in the fifth before the game was called due to inclement weather.

MCC reliever Jason Coats, who came in for starter Jason Judge, earned the win.

Offensively, MCC scored one in the first when Scott Mosely delivered a sacrifice fly to score leadoff hitter Tyler Koeling, who doubled to open the frame.

After Hinds scored four in the top of the third to take a 5-1 lead, MCC took the lead for good in the fourth with a five-run outburst.

Brent Tanner doubled to start the rally and scored on an RBI double by Josh Demoney. After Shannon Steed walked, Koeling plated Demoney with an RBI single.

Drew Snider singled to load the bases, setting the stage for Jarrod parks, who doubled to clear the bases, driving in three runs to give MCC a 6-5 lead.

In the fifth, Mosely doubled and scored on a two-run blast by Tanner. Wesley Thigpen and Demoney singled, Koeling walked and Snider drew a bases-loaded walk to drive in Thigpen. Parks then came through again, launching a grand slam to bust the game open. Parks finished with seven RBI.

With the win, MCC improved to 27-16 overall and claimed the division crown. The Eagles will travel to Itawamba for the MACJC State tournament which starts Thursday.