Need to Know
Score: Piedmont 2, Stevens 0
Records: PC 12-6, 8-1 USA S., SIT 4-5
Location: Demorest, Georgia

DEMOREST, Ga. - On a brisk Tuesday evening, freshman RYAN COX led Piedmont to a 2-0 win over Stevens Institute of Technology as Cox picked up his first collegiate win on the mound with eight strikeouts. 

The Piedmont offense was able to get on the board in the bottom of the first thanks to three walks to start the game for the Lions and a sacrifice fly by NOAH HEATHERLY. Piedmont did not record a hit until the bottom of the fourth inning and had four hits in the game. 

The second run of the game came in the sixth inning as Heatherly would score on a passed ball after a pair of singles and a walk in the frame. 

Cox earned the win with six innings pitched while the Piedmont bullpen of ALEX ANDREW, MATT VONDERSCHMIDT, and BUDDY GREEN combined for the final three innings giving up no hits. Green earned his first save of the season pitching the ninth. 

Turning Point
--A sac-fly in the bottom of the first inning gave Piedmont the lead after three straight walks to start the game. 

Standout Performances
--RYAN COX pitched six innings picking up his first collegiate win with eight strikeouts. 

Inside the Box Score
--The Piedmont bullpen pitched three innings of relief without giving up a hit. 

News & Notes
--Piedmont's 2-0 win was the first win where Piedmont has scored less than six runs and has won by less than four. 

Up Next
--Piedmont heads to Oglethorpe on Wednesday to take on the Stormy Petrels. 

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