KANNAPOLIS, N.C. - The Washington and Lee University baseball team secured their second win of the season, defeating the Pfeiffer University Falcons 6-2 in the finale of the D3 Showcase.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• After a 1-2-3 inning from the Falcons (0-6), Nick Lagges kept the bottom of the first alive with a two-out triple to left field before coming around to score on a wild pitch.
• Both offenses were kept in check by the pitching staffs until Levi Barrett kicked off the fifth inning with a solo blast to left field, tying the game at one.
• In the bottom of the sixth, the Generals (2-1) scored three runs on three hits to retake the lead, 4-1. Campbell Charneco led off the inning with a single before Lagges joined him on the base path after drawing a six-pitch walk. Following a Jack Belbot sacrifice bunt, singles from Andrew Thornton and Paul Ramseur drove in both Charneco and Lagges, putting the Blue and White up 3-1.
• With runners on the corners, the Generals perfectly executed a double steal to score their final run of the inning. Ramseur took off for second, forcing Pfeiffer's pitcher to step off, allowing Thornton to steal home and extend the Generals' lead to three runs.
• Pfeiffer cut the Blue and White's lead in half after Josh Turner singled down the right-field line, driving in James Eason from second base.
• With two outs in the bottom of the eighth, Thornton singled to center and Ramseur reached base on an error to put two runners on. Ramseur then stole second base to put both runners in scoring position before Mike Carpenter roped a single into right field, extending the Generals' lead to 6-2.
• Raleigh Craft closed out the game for the Blue and White on the mound, striking out the first two batters before forcing a pop-up to secure his first save of the season and a 6-2 win.

W&L GAME NOTES

• The Blue and White moved to 2-1 on the season with the win, notching their most wins in Kannapolis in their four years of attending the event. The victory also marked their second consecutive win over the Falcons.
• Matt Fleming earned his first win of the season on the mound after allowing one run (one earned) on three hits while striking out four batters in his five innings of work. Raleigh Craftearned his first save of the season after tossing 1.1 shutout innings and striking out two batters.
• Andrew Thornton and Paul Ramseur led the Generals' offense with a 2-for-4 effort at the plate, each driving in one run, while Mike Carpenter posted a game-high two RBI.

PFEIFFER GAME NOTES

• Pfeiffer falls to 0-6 on the season with the loss. J.D. Basinger was credited with the loss after allowing four runs (four earned) on six hits in his 5.1 innings of work while striking out five batters.
• Levi Barrett led the Falcons' offense with a 2-for-4 showing at the plate, recording one RBI. Josh Turner, Wilson Lohrer, and Joe Javier each had one hit for Pfeiffer this evening.

UP NEXT

• The Blue and White will be back in action on Thursday, Feb. 27 as they welcome Mary Baldwin University in their home opener. First pitch is set for 4 p.m. at Cap'n Dick Smith Field.

Nestled in the mountains of Virginia, Washington and Lee University is a proud member of NCAA Division III and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. Founded in 1749, W&L is the ninth-oldest college in the United States and a top-ranked liberal arts university. With over 500 student-athletes in 24 varsity sports, the Generals have celebrated over 265 conference championships. Learn more about the Blue and White by visiting www.generalssports.com or on social media at @WLUGenerals.