COLUMBUS, Ga.- Georgia College & State Baseball kicks off series opener at Columbus State University with a 5-1 victory.

GCSU improved to 25-17 overall and 15-7 in the Peach Belt Conference. CSU fell to 27-18 on the season and 13-9 in conference play. To avoid incoming weather, the two squads will conclude the series with a doubleheader starting at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 20.

The Bobcats jumped on the Cougars early hanging a two spot in the first inning. Gabriel Wuerth reached base on a single to start the game. Brandon Bellflower took his first offering over the right field fence for a two-run shot. Georgia College pushed three more runs around in the fourth inning to solidify the win. Matthew Mebane started the inning with a one base knock and came around to score on a CSU miscue for the 3-0 lead. Evan Cowan marked run number four for the Bobcats as he came around to score on a Cam McNearney sacrifice fly. Mason Poole finished off the GCSU scoring with a single through the right side to plate Mitch Cowan. Columbus State scored their lone run of the game in the sixth inning on a solo home run.

The Bobcats had a stellar offensive day with 12 hits. Wuerth led the effort with a superb 4-for-5 day and a run scored. Poole and Mebane both has 2-for-4 days with Poole having an RBI and Mebane having a run scored. Braeden Smith rounded out the multi-hit batsmen on a five 2-for-5 day with a double.

John Luke Glanton pitched a complete nine inning web gem only throwing 91 pitches. He picked up the complete game win with only one run scoring on nine hits and a single strikeout.
 
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