NEED TO KNOW:
Score: Piedmont 6, Wooster 2
Records: Piedmont, 11-6; Wooster, 9-6

DEMOREST, Ga. - In a game that was a pitcher's duel through the first five innings, Piedmont baseball broke it open late on its way to a 6-2 win over Wooster Wednesday. 

The Lions were able to use a strong start from Bodie Eilertson who pitched six innings without allowing a run with just one hit surrendered to the Fighting Scots. Eilertson tied a career-high with nine strikeouts in the contest.

Piedmont likewise had just two hits in the game until the sixth inning when the Lions scored four runs on two hits. Isaak Mullanack capitalized with two on for a 3-run shot to left field for his first home run of the season. 
 

B6 | BREAK THE TIE!

Isaak Mullanack leaves no doubt on this 3-run shot to left and the Lions take the lead!

Piedmont 3, Wooster 0 pic.twitter.com/OuAyK8XJZr

— Piedmont Lions Baseball (@PULionsBaseball) March 20, 2024

Piedmont added another run in the frame to lead 4-0 after the sixth. 

Tyner Simpson pitched the seventh inning for Piedmont and worked out of a jam after putting two on with no outs. The Lions added two more runs in the bottom of the seventh after none other than Mullanack drove them in with a triple. He finished a double shy of the cycle with a 3-for-3 night with a walk. 

Justin Manus pitched 1.2 innings but allowed a pair of runs in the ninth driving Head Coach Justin Scali to bring in the closer Braden Simms. Simms earned his fifth save of the season without officially facing a batter as a pick off ended the game.

The stars of the show, both on the mound and at the plate!

Piedmont wins 6-2 over Wooster Wednesday! #d3b pic.twitter.com/zUeGmABJt6

— Piedmont Lions Baseball (@PULionsBaseball) March 21, 2024

Up next, Piedmont heads to Christopher Newport for a weekend series beginning Friday. 

TURNING POINT:
--Isaak Mullanack hit a rocket to left that was a 3-RBI home run, marking his first of the season and Piedmont's third of the season. 

STANDOUT PERFORMANCES:
--Bodie Eilertson earned his first win of the 2024 season pitching six innings without allowing a run. He also allowed just one hit and struck out nine. 
--Isaak Mullanack was 3-for-3 with a home run, triple and five RBI. 

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:
--Piedmont played error-free while the Fighting Scots committed three errors. 

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