Southeastern Baptist College hit the road Friday and delivered a competitive doubleheader performance, highlighted by a strong offensive showing in Game One and a dominant bounce-back win in Game Two against the Pioneers.
Game One — Chargers Strike Early Before Pioneers Rally Late
SBC opened the afternoon with energy, taking a 1–0 lead in the first inning when
Matthew Villanueva launched a no-doubt solo home run to left field. The Chargers continued to produce at the plate, recording 10 total hits in the opener.
Jeremiah McKinney led the offense, finishing 2-for-4 with two RBI, while
Hunter Filber,
Baley Brogan, Villanueva, and McKinney each logged multiple hits. The Chargers also flashed sharp defense, turning two double plays to stall Pioneer scoring threats.
Aiden Jeansonne took the ball for SBC and battled through traffic in his outing before turning the game over to the bullpen. Despite several big innings by the Pioneers that created separation in the middle frames, the Chargers continued to compete at the plate and showed resilience from first pitch to last.
Game Two — SBC Responds With Authority in 10–3 Victory
The Chargers answered back in the nightcap, delivering a complete team performance in a 10–3 win that showcased both offensive firepower and quality pitching.
Matthew Villanueva stayed red-hot, going 3-for-3 with a pair of singles and a towering home run in the fifth inning. His RBI single in the first got the scoring started, and he finished with three RBI.
TJ Gordon matched the production, recording three hits and three RBI, including a run-scoring single in the third and a two-run knock during SBC's explosive seventh inning.
Shooter Holyfield added a two-run single of his own,
Hunter Filber delivered another RBI hit, and Braylon McMillan chipped in with a multi-hit performance.
On the mound,
Ethan Bettner set the tone, working six innings and allowing just one earned run while scattering seven hits.
Ethan Russell closed the door in the final inning to secure the win.
SBC finished with 11 hits in Game Two and controlled the pace from start to finish, using timely hitting and strong execution to pull away.