MOUNT BERRY, Ga. (Feb. 18, 2024) --Though they had plenty of opportunities, the Pfeiffer baseball team struggled to cash them in, leaving 11 stranded baserunners in a 10-1 loss at the hands of the Berry Vikings on Sunday.

Sam Odum (0-1) started and took the loss on the mound for Pfeiffer (1-2). Pitcher Badin Gusa was a bright spot out of the bullpen, going six innings, surrendering just one run on eight hits, walking two while striking out four.

Offensively, the Falcons were led by Zach Ferrell, who went 1-for-4 on the day with a double, a walk and an RBI. Sophomore Austin Wood also hit a double in going 1-for-3 at the plate..

HOW IT HAPPENED

Trailing 7-0, the Falcons first put runs on the board in the seventh inning. Pfeiffer got on the board thanks to Ferrell's RBI double with one out. The Falcons were unable to get any closer, as Berry tacked on three additional runs to their tally on the way to the 10-1 win..

GAME NOTES
» Pfeiffer's highest scoring inning was the seventh, when it pushed one run across.
» Pfeiffer left 11 runners stranded on base in the loss.
» Pfeiffer pitchers faced 48 Berry hitters in the game, allowing eight ground balls and 11 fly balls while striking out four.
» The Falcons drew seven walks from Berry pitching.
» Ferrell led the Falcons at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI.

Up Next
Pfeiffer will travel to former USA South foe Averett University on Tuesday, Feb. 27 for a 2:30 p.m. nonconference game with the Cougars