Need to Know
Score: Piedmont 13, Millsaps 2
Records: Lions 5-1 (0-0 USA South), Majors 2-4
Location: Jackson, Mississippi - Twenty Field 

Jackson, MS - The Piedmont College baseball team hit the road for four contests over four days in Jackson, Mississippi beginning with a bang, winning 13-2 over Millsaps on their home field. The Lions have now won five in a row to move to 5-1 this season after opening the season with a close loss to Guilford. 

The Lions' fireworks started in the second inning when Piedmont sent 15 batters to the plate and scored nine runs chasing the Majors' starting pitcher after 1.2 innings.   Piedmont had nine runs on just six hits and one error leaving the bases loaded after three of the final four batters in the inning were walked. 

Piedmont would add another pair in the top of the fifth inning and score in the seventh and eighth innings. MAX BENING earned the win, his first of the season, tossing 5.2 innings while RYAN STEWART came in relief with P.J. DEJESUS tossing the final inning. 

BRADY BALLSTADT had three runs scored in the game while ZACH LANGLEY totaled three hits in the contest. ANDREW BURDEN continued his hit streak to start the year as he has had at least one hit in each game to start the season. 

Piedmont has been dominant offensively scoring seven or more runs in four of the six games played this season. The hot start for the Lions has included wins over Methodist and #6 Birmingham-Southern College. 

Turning Point
--The Lions posted a 9-run second inning to take a commanding lead as it was never in doubt from that point on. 

Standout Performances
--ZACH LANGLEY posted three hits going 3-for-5 with three runs scored and an RBI Thursday. 
--MAX BENING earned the win pitching 5.2 innings giving up one run to move to 1-0 on the season in his third start. 

Inside the Box Score
--The Lions sent 15 batters to the plate in the second inning including 10 with two outs. 

News & Notes
--Piedmont has scored in double figures twice this season with a 10-1 win in the first victory of the season over Guilford and put up 13 runs Thursday. 

Up Next
--The Lions take on Rhodes College in Jackson Friday with first pitch set for 7:00 p.m. 

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