Box Score Clayton, MO
Game One
On a cold and windy afternoon the Panthers traveled to Shaw Park to take on the Griffin's and fell in game one 6-0. In game one Junior
Gavin Thomas got the start and pitched a complete game going 7 innings striking out three and scattering eight hits. Gavin pitched a strong game and kept the Panthers within striking distance. Defensively the Panthers played a strong game highlighted by plays by
Spencer Clevenger,
Christian Thomas, and
Dallen Russell.
The Panthers couldn't muster much offense of the day and ended with one hit by
Dallen Russell. Fontbonne University's starting pitcher Jacob Becker pitched a one hitter and kept the Panther hits off balance.
Game Two
The Panthers again played tough in game two, but dropped the contest 7-1. Offensively the Panther put together nine hits, but only could score one run. Freshman
Bryce Murray and Senior
Spencer Clevenger lead the offensive attack both finishing with two hits. Bryce drove in the Panthers lone run with an RBI single in the 7
th.
Ed Bargmann,
Christian Thomas,
Dallen Russell,
Connor Coyne, and
Scott Ross all contributed a hit.
Defensively the Panthers were not as sharp in game two committing five errors, but still made some solid plays in the field. Freshman
Sawyer Grow got the start and went five innings. The Panthers got a strong effort from the bullpen as
Tyler Nichoson,
Jemlok Farson, and Parker Tibbets each hurled a scoreless inning in relief. The bullpen was able to keep the Panthers within striking distance. The Panthers will be back in action this weekend starting with a non-conference doubleheader against St. Louis Christian Friday March 28
th with first pitch at 5pm.
