Team Celebrating after win
13
Winner Carolina(N.C.) 504130 13-11
9
Toccoa Falls 505303 13-11-1
Winner
Carolina(N.C.) 504130
13-11
13
Final
9
Toccoa Falls 505303
13-11-1
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Carolina(N.C.) 504130 0 2 0 1 10 0 0 13 21 1
Toccoa Falls 505303 1 0 4 4 0 0 0 9 14 1

W: Polk, Grant (1-0) L: Hunter Tatum (0-1) S: Buteau, Tanner (1)

11
Carolina(N.C.) 504130 13-13
13
Winner Toccoa Falls 505303 14-11-1
Carolina(N.C.) 504130
13-13
11
Final
13
Toccoa Falls 505303
14-11-1
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Carolina(N.C.) 504130 7 0 0 1 0 0 3 11 13 3
Toccoa Falls 505303 2 0 0 8 2 1 X 13 12 2

W: Braedon Hassan (1-0) L: Presnell, Calister (0-1)

Game Recap: Baseball |

Bruins Baseball Split Doubleheader at Toccoa Falls; Take Series at Toccoa Falls

TOCCOA FALLS, Ga. – The Carolina University Bruins Baseball team delivered an offensive showcase in game one before falling in a back-and-forth battle in game two, earning a split in Saturday's doubleheader against Toccoa Falls College.

With the split, the Bruins continue to build momentum heading into their upcoming home series as they prepare to face the Screaming Eagles again beginning Friday, March 20 at Rich Park.

Game 1: Carolina 13, Toccoa Falls 9

The Bruins opened the day in dominant fashion, erupting for 21 hits in a 13-9 victory.

Carolina trailed early but responded with consistent offensive pressure, highlighted by a decisive 10-run fifth inning that flipped the game and secured control. The Bruins had nine different players record hits in the contest.

LeLand Brown sparked the offense with a home run, while Chandler Smithart, Nathan Wesley, Ty Vespe, and Peyton Horn each tallied three hits. Vespe and Horn combined for four RBIs, and Daniel Gonzalez added two RBIs of his own.

On the mound, Grant Polk earned the win in relief, delivering two scoreless innings, while Tanner Buteau closed the door to secure the save.

Key Game 1 Stats:

  • Runs/Hits: Carolina 13 runs on 21 hits
     

  • Multi-hit performances: Smithart (3), Wesley (3), Vespe (3), Horn (3)
     

  • Home Run: LeLand Brown
     

  • Winning Pitcher: Grant Polk (2.0 IP, 0 ER)
     

  • Save: Tanner Buteau
     

Game 2: Toccoa Falls 13, Carolina 11

In game two, Carolina jumped out to an early 7-0 lead in the first inning, powered by timely hitting and aggressive baserunning.

Ty Vespe and Peyton Horn led the offensive charge early, with Horn launching a two-run home run during the opening frame. However, Toccoa Falls responded with an eight-run fourth inning to take control of the game.

Despite a late push that saw the Bruins plate three runs in the seventh, Carolina ultimately fell short in a 13-11 decision.

Ty Vespe finished with three RBIs, while Daniel Isbell and Peyton Horn each contributed two RBIs. The Bruins recorded 13 hits but were hindered by three defensive errors that proved costly.

Key Game 2 Stats:

  • Runs/Hits: Carolina 11 runs on 13 hits
     

  • Home Run: Peyton Horn
     

  • Multi-RBI performances: Vespe (3), Isbell (2), Horn (2)
     

  • Losing Pitcher: Calister Presnell
     

Coach's Quote

Associate Head Coach Logan Conklin emphasized both the offensive strengths and areas for improvement following the split:

"We showed today what our lineup is capable of when we stay aggressive and put pressure on defenses. Game one was a complete offensive performance, but game two reminded us how important it is to stay disciplined on the mound and defensively. We'll take the positives, clean up the details, and be ready to respond when we see them again next weekend."

Up Next

The Bruins will return home to Rich Park as they host Toccoa Falls for a weekend series beginning Friday, March 20, with first pitch slated for 5pm.


 
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