University of Memphis Athletics
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Photo by: Matthew A. Smith
Tigers Fall in Game One to No. 7 East Carolina
Apr 26, 2024 | Baseball
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis baseball team fell in game one of a three-game American Athletic Conference series, 14-0, to seventh-ranked East Carolina at FedExPark Avron Fogelman Field in the Bluff City.
The Tigers dropped a to 18-24 overall (6-10 AAC) with the loss as the Pirates improved to 33-8 overall (12-4 AAC) and won their sixth-straight game.
"We saw a good arm and got beat in every aspect of the game," head coach Matt Riser said. "I thought we made a few statements out there individually to make sure that we continue to move forward. I told them after the game, 'We can let the 14 runs carry over into tomorrow, or we can get ticked off and do something about it. Ready to see the guys bounce back tomorrow."
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Right-handed starting pitcher David Warren made his 11th start of the season and worked a one-two-three first inning with a pair of strikeouts.
• The Pirates struck for a seven-run second inning that was capped by a stretch of four-consecutive RBI base hits.
• The Tigers ran into a buzz saw in one of the nation's best arms, righty Trey Yesavage. The preseason AAC Pitcher of the Year and 2023 Second-Team All-American notched a dozen strikeouts and allowed just one Tiger hit to improve to 9-1 on the season.
• Carter Cunningham slugged his 10th home run of the season in the fourth inning, a two-run shot to make it 9-0. The Pirates added a third run in the frame on a Memphis error to extend their lead to 10-0.
• A two-run double by Cunningham in the top of the seventh followed by a two-run shot off the bat of Jacob Jenkins-Cowart made it 14-0, Pirates.
• The Tigers recorded their lone hit of the game with two outs in the seventh inning when Daunte Stuart singled through the left side.
NOTABLES
• The seven-inning loss marks the first time this season that the Tigers have been shut out.
• Warren took the loss to drop to 4-3 on the season. It was his first loss within The American on the campaign.
• Stuart went 1-for-3 with a single and has now reached base safely in 59 of his past 60 games dating back to last season.
• Willy Marcy, Pierce Leavengood and Jacob Compton all drew a walk. Marcy saw his seven-game hitting streak snap.
• Jonah Posey pitched a scoreless sixth inning with a pair of strikeouts.
• Senior infielder Tyler Heckert made his pitching debut for the Tigers. He faced one batter and got him to pop up to first baseman Shane Cox.
UP NEXT
• The Tigers are back in action tomorrow for game two of the series with the No. 7 Pirates. First pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m. at FedExPark.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tiger Baseball, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
The Tigers dropped a to 18-24 overall (6-10 AAC) with the loss as the Pirates improved to 33-8 overall (12-4 AAC) and won their sixth-straight game.
"We saw a good arm and got beat in every aspect of the game," head coach Matt Riser said. "I thought we made a few statements out there individually to make sure that we continue to move forward. I told them after the game, 'We can let the 14 runs carry over into tomorrow, or we can get ticked off and do something about it. Ready to see the guys bounce back tomorrow."
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Right-handed starting pitcher David Warren made his 11th start of the season and worked a one-two-three first inning with a pair of strikeouts.
• The Pirates struck for a seven-run second inning that was capped by a stretch of four-consecutive RBI base hits.
• The Tigers ran into a buzz saw in one of the nation's best arms, righty Trey Yesavage. The preseason AAC Pitcher of the Year and 2023 Second-Team All-American notched a dozen strikeouts and allowed just one Tiger hit to improve to 9-1 on the season.
• Carter Cunningham slugged his 10th home run of the season in the fourth inning, a two-run shot to make it 9-0. The Pirates added a third run in the frame on a Memphis error to extend their lead to 10-0.
• A two-run double by Cunningham in the top of the seventh followed by a two-run shot off the bat of Jacob Jenkins-Cowart made it 14-0, Pirates.
• The Tigers recorded their lone hit of the game with two outs in the seventh inning when Daunte Stuart singled through the left side.
NOTABLES
• The seven-inning loss marks the first time this season that the Tigers have been shut out.
• Warren took the loss to drop to 4-3 on the season. It was his first loss within The American on the campaign.
• Stuart went 1-for-3 with a single and has now reached base safely in 59 of his past 60 games dating back to last season.
• Willy Marcy, Pierce Leavengood and Jacob Compton all drew a walk. Marcy saw his seven-game hitting streak snap.
• Jonah Posey pitched a scoreless sixth inning with a pair of strikeouts.
• Senior infielder Tyler Heckert made his pitching debut for the Tigers. He faced one batter and got him to pop up to first baseman Shane Cox.
UP NEXT
• The Tigers are back in action tomorrow for game two of the series with the No. 7 Pirates. First pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m. at FedExPark.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tiger Baseball, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: YESAVAGE, Trey (9-1)
L: Warren, David (4-3)
Batting:
2B: JOHNSON, Ryley 1 ; CUNNINGHAM, C. 2
HR: CUNNINGHAM, C. 1 ; JENKINS-COWART, J. 1 ; STARLING, Jacob 1
RBI: JOHNSON, Ryley 2 ; CUNNINGHAM, C. 5 ; JENKINS-COWART, J. 3 ; STARLING, Jacob 1 ; WILCOXEN, Justin 1 ; BERINI, Joey 1
SH: CARTER, Bristol 1
Base Running:
RUNS: JOHNSON, Ryley 2 ; NOWAK, Luke 1 ; CUNNINGHAM, C. 2 ; CLONCH, Cam 1 ; JENKINS-COWART, J. 2 ; STARLING, Jacob 1 ; WILLIAMS, Dixon 1 ; WILCOXEN, Justin 2 ; CARTER, Bristol 1 ; BERINI, Joey 1
SB: NOWAK, Luke 1 ; JENKINS-COWART, J. 2 ; MCCRYSTAL, R. 1
CS: CHRISMON, Nathan 1
HBP: WILCOXEN, Justin 1 ; CARTER, Bristol 1
Base Running:
CS: Marcy, Will 1
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