By Joshua J. Darling, Sports Information Director
LAGRANGE, Ga. – No. 9/9 LaGrange (22-7, 9-0 CCS) baseball looks to strengthen their hold in the Collegiate Conference of the South (CCS) as they travel to Piedmont (17-11, 3-5 CCS) from April 15-16. As a result of schedule adjustments due to weather, the first day will see a doubleheader starting at 1 p.m. with the second game at approximately 4 p.m. The finale remains at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 16.
The Panthers come having won four in a row, including three key victories over CCS challenger Belhaven. They notched a series sweep by scores of 6-5, 4-2 and 11-1 from April 6-7 and then beat Oglethorpe (4/11) by a 4-1 score.
Piedmont enters having just seen a three-game win streak against Berea (7-2 on 4/2), Oglethorpe (7-1 on 4/4) and Covenant (4-2 on 4/6) snapped by a 16-11 loss at the hands of the Scots on Tuesday, April 11.
SERIES HISTORY
It is the most prevalent series in LaGrange history when they face off against Piedmont, something they have done a total of 80 times since 2001. The Panthers hold a commanding 53-37 advantage in that time and won a series record five in a row twice, from 2009-10 and in five meetings in 2021.
MEDIA
Fans can follow all the action with live stats but live video will not be available, although a full recap will be on www.LaGrangePanthers.com, the official online home of Panthers Athletics, following the final out of each day.
Scouting The No. 9/9 LaGrange College Panthers
Record: 22-7, 9-0 CCS
Last Time Out: W, 4-1 vs. Oglethorpe on April 11
Streak: Four Wins
Quick Links
Baseball Home Page
Schedule
Roster
Statistics
Individual Batting Leaders
Batting Average: Joe Ruth – .416
Slugging Percentage: Joe Ruth – .655
Hits: Joe Ruth – 47
Doubles: Joe Ruth – 15
Triples: Joe Ruth – 3
Homeruns: David Smigelski – 4
RBIs: Rhett Mixon – 37
Runs: Rhett Mixon – 33
Steals: Jackson McElvy – 13
Individual Pitching Leaders
ERA: Eduardo Peralta – 1.74
Wins: Eduardo Peralta – 5
Opposing Batting Average: Eduardo Peralta – .190
Strikeouts: Ethan Fry – 60
Innings: Ethan Fry – 44.0
Team Batting Statistics
Batting Average: .323
Slugging Percentage: .453
Hits: 319
Doubles: 68
Triples: 8
Homeruns: 15
RBIs: 216
Runs: 242
Steals: 32 (32-of-38)
Team Pitching Statistics
ERA: 3.85
Opposing Batting Average: .236
Strikeouts: 305
Innings: 250.0
Scouting The Piedmont University Lions
Record: 17-11, 3-5 CCS
Last Time Out: L, 16-11 at Covenant on April 11
Streak: One Loss
Quick Links
Baseball Home Page
Schedule
Roster
Statistics
Individual Batting Leaders
Batting Average: Cole Ellis – .380
Slugging Percentage: Carter Ballstadt – .636
Hits: Cole Ellis – 46
Doubles: Carter Ballstadt – 13
Triples: Nathan Mix – 3
Homeruns: Carter Ballstadt – 6
RBIs Carter Ballstadt – 33
Runs: Carter Ballstadt – 40
Steals: Kolton Hicks – 25
Individual Pitching Leaders
ERA: Bodie Eilertson – 2.70
Wins: Bodie Eilertson – 6
Opposing Batting Average: Bodie Eilertson – .273
Strikeouts: Multiple – 40
Innings: Bodie Eilertson – 53.1 (Bodie Eilertson)
Team Batting Statistics
Batting Average: .315
Slugging Percentage: .464
Hits: 310
Doubles: 54
Triples: 14
Homeruns: 22
RBIs: 198
Runs: 220
Steals: 82 (82-of-101)
Team Pitching Statistics
ERA: 2.70
Opposing Batting Average: .273
Strikeouts: 202
Innings: 244.2
