Senior outfielder Austin Winkles hit for the cycle in a win over Lynchburg. Ferrun athletics photo

FERRUM, Va. -- Senior outfielder Austin Winkles hit for the cycle to power Ferrum College to an 8-1 non-conference baseball win over visiting Lynchburg College this afternoon at Panther Field. The win was Ferrum's fourth straight.

Records
Ferrum (6-5), Lynchburg (3-8)

How It Happened
Winkles opened the game with a single to right center in the first inning, then belted a two-run homer over the left field fence in the second inning. He tripled to left center in the sixth inning, then doubled to deep left field in the seventh to complete the cycle. The Panthers led 4-0 after two innings, 5-0 after three and 7-0 after six.

Key Stats
Ferrum: Winkles 4-5, double, triple, HR, 3 runs, 3 RBI; Lane Deaver 3-5; Brandon Turner (W, 1-0) 6 inn, 4 hits, 0 runs, 1 walk, 4K
Lynchburg: Matt Ward 2-4, 1 run

Back to the Park
Coach Ryan Brittle's team will try to keep its four-game streak alive when it plays at Roanoke College Wednesday, March 2, in Salem, Virginia. The Panthers then open USA South play Saturday and Sunday, March 5-6, against preseason favorite Methodist University. Saturday's doubleheader starts at 2:30 p.m. and Sunday's single game will also begin at 2:30 p.m.