Need to Know
Game 1: Piedmont 12, BSC 3
Game 2: Piedmont 6, BSC 7
Records: PC 2-4, BSC 2-1
Location: Demorest, GA

DEMOREST, Ga. - It came down to the final play in game two with Piedmont's ANDREW BURDEN standing at third, but the Lions were unable to bring him home dropping a 7-6 contest to split with #7 Birmingham-Southern Friday. Piedmont picked up a big 12-3 win over the top-10 squad in game one thanks to an explosive offense and stellar pitching.

In game one, SAM CARPENTER picked up his first win of the season tossing 6.2 innings allowing three runs on five hits while striking out seven. The offensive support certainly made his task easier as the Lions had five runs in the second inning and once again put up a five spot in the fourth.

The Lions had four extra base hits in the game including NOAH HEATHERLY hitting his first career homerun.

In game two, the Panthers were the team that took control early with three runs on two hits and two errors in the third inning. BSC never trailed in game two though Piedmont threatened with four runs in the bottom of the seventh to trail 6-5. The Lions also put a runner 90-feet from home with no outs in the bottom of the ninth but were unable to push across the game-tying run.

Turning Point
--A five-run second inning for Piedmont in game one set the tone and led the Lions to a dominant victory.
--In game two, it was the final play as ANDREW BURDEN was stranded at third representing the tying run.

Standout Performances
--ANDREW BURDEN was a combined 4-for-7 on the day going 3-for-4 in the first game.

Inside the Box Score
--The Lions had 12 hits in game one with seven different players accounting for hits in the contest.

News & Notes
--Piedmont is now 5-7 against Birmingham-Southern all-time.

Up Next
--Piedmont will host BSC on Sunday with the game slated for first pitch at 2 p.m.

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