Need to Know
Score: Piedmont 1, Huntingdon 14
Records: Lions 15-6 (3-4 USA South), Hawks 12-10 (3-4 USA South)
Location: Demorest, Georgia - Loudermilk Field

Demorest, GA - In the USA South series opener against Huntingdon College, the Hawks started hot and had a phenomenal outing from starter Zack Watson who went the distance for Huntingdon. Piedmont recorded just three hits in the game and a single run, with all but one hit coming in the first inning. 

The Hawks took the early lead 1-0 in the top of the first after a pair of hits back-to-back to start the game, but the Lions answered in the bottom of the frame to tie the game at 1-1. Piedmont had a pair of hits by GRIFFIN OLSON and ZACH LANGLEY after a leadoff walk to WILL SKIDMORE to drive in Skidmore for the tying run. 

Huntingdon continued to score, however, adding on a run in the third and tacking on three more in the fourth inning to lead 5-1. The Lions' starter RILEY PRESNELL pitched 4.0 innings giving up just four hits and two earned runs. 

The Hawks extended their lead to 11-1 after a six-run sixth inning which saw Piedmont make three pitching changes. Piedmont's bullpen allowed just four hits in the final five innings of play but Huntingdon added one more run in the seventh and a pair in the ninth for the final score 14-1. 

Turning Point
--A three-run fourth inning for the Hawks that was made possible on one hit and one error kept the Lions at bay making it 5-1.

Standout Performances
--ZACH LANGLEY was 1-for-2 in the designated hitter spot with a walk as well as one of just three batters to record a hit in the game for the Lions. 

Inside the Box Score
--Huntingdon's starter Watson was impressive Friday night tossing the complete game giving up just one run on three hits, two of which came in the first inning. Watson also struck out seven batters. 

News & Notes
--The Lions have yet to win a series opener in USA South play this season. 

Up Next
Game two of the series is set for first pitch at 3 p.m. Saturday but with rain in the forecast for much of the day, stay tuned to PiedmontLions.com for schedule updates. 

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