MCC Baseball Swept By JCJC

From School Reports

The Meridian Community College Eagles closed out a four-game home stand Sunday afternoon against Jones County Junior College. The Bobcats were able to leave Scaggs Field with a doubleheader sweep over the Eagles to push its overall record to a perfect 10-0. The Eagles dropped its overall record for the 2014 season to 7-5 following the sweep at the hands of the Bobcats.

MCC will open a five-game road trip Tuesday afternoon with a short trip to East Mississippi Community College for a doubleheader beginning at 1 p.m.

JCJC                       4

MCC                      3

The Bobcats were able to scratch a run in the top of the ninth inning to secure the narrow victory in the opening game of the twin bill. Trent Giambrone drove in the game winning run in the ninth inning for the Bobcats on an RBI single.

Kevin Hall led the charge on offense for the Eagles in Game One with three hits, while Garrett Larosa and Michael Druhan each added a pair of hits. Brooks Balisterri, Dalton Thomas, and Paul Angel each had one base hit apiece in the loss.

Bryant Johnston suffered the loss on the mound for the Eagles in relief of starter Goose Yates who worked 4 2/3 innings.

JCJC                       2

MCC                      1

The Eagles got a solid performance from its bullpen, but were unable to climb the hill to avoid the sweep. MCC only mustered four hits in the night cap loss and the only run that was scored came on a solo home run in the sixth inning by Paul Angel.

Scott Votaw added a double in the loss, while Brooks Balisterri and Ben Gann eached checked in with a base hit.

Jake Smith suffered the pitching loss on the mound for the Eagles 2 1/3 innings and collecting two strikeouts. Kellon Hibbard and Michael Druhan combined to allowed no runs for the rest of the game out of the bullpen for the green and white.