University of Memphis Athletics
Friday, May 1
Memphis, Tenn.
6:05 p.m.
University of Memphis
16-28, 8-11
0
vs
12
East Carolina
29-17-1, 29-17-1
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Carolina | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Memphis | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Memphis Fall to East Carolina in Series Opener, 12-0
May 01, 2026 | Baseball
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis (16-28, 8-11 American) baseball team fell to East Carolina (29-17-1, 13-6 American), 12-0, on Friday evening at FedExPark Avron Fogelman Field.
Memphis tallied four hits on the day, but East Carolina used a six-run first inning to build early momentum that the Tigers couldn't quite catch.
Will Howell (4-6) took the loss after allowing seven runs over 2.1 innings of work. Memphis used three relievers out of the bullpen, who combined for three strikeouts over the final 4.3 innings of work.
Memphis is back in action on Saturday, May 2, for the second game of the series against East Carolina. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05 p.m.
HOW IT HAPPENED
NOTABLES
SCORING SUMMARY
Top 1:
Jack Herring doubled, Braden Burress scored.
Colby Wallace hit a sacrifice fly, Davin Whitaker scored.
Jeff Sabater reached on a fielder's choice, Jack Herring scored.
Walker Barron singled, Jeff Sabater scored from second.
Michael Kalinich doubled, Austin Irby and Walker Barron scored.
Memphis 0, East Carolina 6
Top 3:
Braden Burress singled, Walker Barron scored from second.
Memphis 0, East Carolina 7
Top 5:
Branden Burress singled, Austin Irby scored from second.
Memphis 0, East Carolina 8
Top 8:
Colby Wallace singled, Braden Burress scored, Davin Whitaker scored from second.
Brayden Bachman singled, Jack Herring scored from second.
Austin Irby hit a sacrifice fly, Colby Wallace scored.
Memphis 0, East Carolina 12
UP NEXT
The Tigers will look to tie up the series on Saturday afternoon at FedExPark Avron Fogelman Field. First pitch is set for 4:05 p.m.
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.
Memphis tallied four hits on the day, but East Carolina used a six-run first inning to build early momentum that the Tigers couldn't quite catch.
Will Howell (4-6) took the loss after allowing seven runs over 2.1 innings of work. Memphis used three relievers out of the bullpen, who combined for three strikeouts over the final 4.3 innings of work.
Memphis is back in action on Saturday, May 2, for the second game of the series against East Carolina. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05 p.m.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- East Carolina struck first with a six-run first inning, capitalizing on six hits and a sacrifice fly to jump out to an early 6-0 lead.
- The Pirates increased their advantage to 7-0 in the third inning following an RBI single to center field.
- After a quiet middle stretch, ECU added five insurance runs between the fifth and eighth innings to secure the 12-0 victory.
- The Tigers offense found some life late with singles from Webb Watson, Marcus Smith, Freddy Rodriguez, and Trae Cassidy, but the ECU pitching staff was able to strand the runners and preserve the shutout.
NOTABLES
- Freddy Rodriguez recorded a stolen base for the Tigers, bringing the team's season total to 101 steals, which ranks in the top 35 nationally and first in the conference.
- Rodriguez increased his season total to 35, a mark that ranks first in the conference and to five in the nation.
- Rodriguez went 1-for-3 at the plate adding another hit to his total.
- This hit ties for the most hits on the team with 48.
- Catcher Trae Cassidy went 1-for-1 on the day.
- This is his 27th hit for the season.
- Pitcher Issac Lucas pitched 2.2 innings only giving up one run and strikeout two batters.
SCORING SUMMARY
Top 1:
Jack Herring doubled, Braden Burress scored.
Colby Wallace hit a sacrifice fly, Davin Whitaker scored.
Jeff Sabater reached on a fielder's choice, Jack Herring scored.
Walker Barron singled, Jeff Sabater scored from second.
Michael Kalinich doubled, Austin Irby and Walker Barron scored.
Memphis 0, East Carolina 6
Top 3:
Braden Burress singled, Walker Barron scored from second.
Memphis 0, East Carolina 7
Top 5:
Branden Burress singled, Austin Irby scored from second.
Memphis 0, East Carolina 8
Top 8:
Colby Wallace singled, Braden Burress scored, Davin Whitaker scored from second.
Brayden Bachman singled, Jack Herring scored from second.
Austin Irby hit a sacrifice fly, Colby Wallace scored.
Memphis 0, East Carolina 12
UP NEXT
The Tigers will look to tie up the series on Saturday afternoon at FedExPark Avron Fogelman Field. First pitch is set for 4:05 p.m.
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: Towers, Ryan (5-3)
L: Howell, Will (4-6)
Batting:
2B: Herring, Jack 1 ; Kalinich, Michael 1
RBI: Burress, Braden 2 ; Irby, Austin 1 ; Herring, Jack 1 ; Kalinich, Michael 2 ; Barron, Walker 1 ; Wallace, Colby 3 ; Sabater, Jeff 1 ; Bachman, Brayden 1
SF: Irby, Austin 1 ; Wallace, Colby 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Burress, Braden 2 ; Irby, Austin 2 ; Whitaker, Davin 2 ; Herring, Jack 2 ; Barron, Walker 2 ; Wallace, Colby 1 ; Sabater, Jeff 1
HBP: Herring, Jack 1
Base Running:
SB: Rodriguez, Freddy 1
HBP: Hernandez, Javon 1 ; Smith IV, James 1
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