Four-run Second Inning Propels Tigers to 5-2 Win Over Lipscomb

Tuesday, March 10

Memphis, Tenn.

4:05 p.m.

University of Memphis

4-12

Lipscomb

6-9

Lipscomb

Memphis

Four-run Second Inning Propels Tigers to 5-2 Win Over Lipscomb

Mar 10, 2026 | Baseball

Box Score

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis (4-12) baseball team picked up a 5-2 victory over Lipscomb (6-9) Tuesday afternoon at FedExPark Avron Fogelman Field.

Memphis did most of its damage in the second inning, scoring four runs to take control of the game early. The Tigers added an insurance run in the seventh and relied on strong pitching out of the bullpen to secure the win.

Seth Impson started on the mound for Memphis, allowing two runs across 4.1 innings before Davis Oswalt took over in relief and earned the win with 2.2 scoreless innings. Brayden Sanders and Carson Fair combined to close out the final two innings, with Fair recording his second save of the season.

The Tigers will remain at home for their next midweek matchup tomorrow when they host Arkansas-Pine Bluff at FedExPark Avron Fogelman Field. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05 p.m.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Memphis broke through in the second inning after Cade Hitson drew a walk and Javon Hernandez singled to put two runners on base.
Freddy Rodriguez delivered the big hit of the inning, lining a two-RBI single to left field that scored Hitson and Hernandez.
After Shane Cox reached on an infield single, a Lipscomb throwing error allowed Rodriguez and Trae Cassidy to score, giving the Tigers a 4-0 lead.
Lipscomb answered in the fourth inning when Blake Carter hit a two-run home run to left field to cut the Memphis lead to 4-2.
The Memphis bullpen took over in the fifth inning as Davis Oswalt entered and held the Bisons scoreless over the next 2.2 innings.
In the seventh, Marcus Smith advanced to third on a throwing error before Freddy Rodriguez drove him in on a fielder's choice to extend the lead to 5-2.
Brayden Sanders worked a scoreless eighth inning and Carson Fair retired the side in order in the ninth to secure the Memphis victory.

NOTABLES

Third baseman Freddy Rodriguez led Memphis offensively, going 2-for-3 with three RBIs.
- This marks his sixth multi-hit game of the season as well as his fourth game with multiple RBIs.
- His three RBIs are a season high.
Davis Oswalt earned his first win of the season with 2.2 scoreless innings in relief.
Carson Fair picked up his second save of the season after pitching a scoreless ninth inning.
Memphis pitching combined to hold Lipscomb to six hits in the contest.
- The six hits are tied for the least amount given up in any game this season.
After another hit Tuesday, second baseman Shane Cox continued his streak of reaching base safely in every game thus far and continues his nine-game hitting streak.
- Cox leads the Tigers in batting average (.382), hits (26), doubles (6), and extra-base hits (9).

SCORING SUMMARY

Bottom 2:
Freddy Rodriguez singled, Cade Hitson and Javon Hernandez scored.
Freddy Rodriguez and Trae Cassidy scored on a throwing error.
Memphis 4, Lipscomb 0

Top 4:
Blake Carter homered, Keaton Mahan scored.
Memphis 4, Lipscomb 2

Bottom 7:
Freddy Rodriguez reached on a fielder's choice, Marcus Smith scored.
Memphis 5, Lipscomb 2

UP NEXT

Memphis will continue its homestand Wednesday afternoon against Arkansas-Pine Bluff at FedExPark Avron Fogelman Field. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05 p.m.

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