BASEBALL

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The top of the sixth started with a double for CSU followed by another infield error that resulted in the Cougars tying the game, 2-2.

The Bobcats responded in the bottom of the sixth to break the tie with a solo homerun from redshirt-junior infielder Palmer Sapp.

After an infield single for the Bobcats in the bottom of the seventh, GC produced the big inning that they needed. With one out, the Cougars intentionally walked the bases, hoping to get a double play to end the inning.

The following batter, Sapp, hit the ball down the right-field line to score all three baserunners, giving himself a triple. A single past the second baseman by Mason Spivey scored fielder Brandon Bellflower scored Tuten. Bellflower advanced to third on a fly ball to center and scored after another wild pitch by the CSU pitcher.

Sapp, putting the score at 7-2 for the Bobcats.

The Bobcats took advantage of more CSU errors in the bottom of the eight to extend their lead further.

The Cougars tried early in the season, but we know just how to battle through it,” Tuten said. “I think we just have a good group of guys that come out here and fight every day. We

Davis Swenson, Mason

Spivey, Trevor Knowles, Josh Hudgins, Matthew Chester, Palmer Sapp, Trey Felt, Preston Felt and Parker Kauffman.

“You know, having with a big win at the end against Columbus State, who has an amazing baseball program, makes it just such a special day.”

This series put the Bobcats in fifth place going into the Peach Belt Conference, or PBC, Tournament. The tournament is composed of two double-elimination rounds, with eight teams in the first round and four in the second round.

A lead-off walk followed by a wild pitch put the runner in scoring position. Then, an RBI-single to left field by Tuten scored the runner before another wild pitch allowed Tuten to advance.

Next, a double by out- to come back in the top of the ninth after a few mistakes from the Bobcats, but the defense held the Cougars to just one run, giving GC their first win of the series, with a score of 10-3.

“We have been kicked just play for each other, and I think that’s all that it comes down to.”

The Bobcats honored 12 seniors that will be leaving after this season. Those players included Ben Tuten, Hunter Baker, Ashton Sturgell,