SSAC News
Sat, May 1, 2010 - [Baseball]
May 1, 2010
COLUMBUS, Ga. -- Josh Smith carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning as he helped the No. 5-seed Auburn-Montgomery eliminate No. 2-seed Faulkner 10-0 on Saturday at Golden Park in the Southern States Athletic Conference Tournament.
With the win, the Senators (27-23) advance to the semifinals of the double-elimination tournament and will play on Sunday against an opponent and at a time to be determined later. The Eagles (39-19) are eliminated after going 1-2 in the SSAC Tournament.
Tournament Website with Statistics
Smith (5-1) carried the no-hitter through the first six and one-third innings before Kenny Miramontes slashed a single to center field. It was the only hit that Smith surrendered in the game, as he struck out nine batters in eight innings of work. Eagles starter Johnny Montoya (4-5) threw just two innings in the loss.
While Smith kept the Faulkner batters off balance, the AUM offense pounded out 10 runs on 14 hits. After going 4-for-5 against Emmanuel, Sam Judah continued to swing the bat well and finished the game 3-for-4 with four RBIs.
Michael Dugan finished the game a perfect 2-for-2 at the plate and hit RBI double capped a two run second inning that gave Smith all the cushion he would need. Bruce Alter was also a perfect 3-for-3 with a two-run home run. Alter totaled three RBIs and scored twice.
Justin Williams also had three hits, finishing 3-for-5 and scoring three times as the Senators out-hit the Eagles 14-2. Miramontes was 1-for-3 and Michael Clayton singled off of reliever Robby Davis in the ninth inning to account for both Eagles hits. Despite, the low hit total, the Eagles threatened with base runners in each inning, taking advantage of seven walks from Smith and one hit batter.
The Southern States Athletic Conference Tournament continues on Saturday with an elimination game between No. 1-seed Lee and No. 6-seed Shorter at 3:30 p.m.
COLUMBUS, Ga. -- Josh Smith carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning as he helped the No. 5-seed Auburn-Montgomery eliminate No. 2-seed Faulkner 10-0 on Saturday at Golden Park in the Southern States Athletic Conference Tournament.
With the win, the Senators (27-23) advance to the semifinals of the double-elimination tournament and will play on Sunday against an opponent and at a time to be determined later. The Eagles (39-19) are eliminated after going 1-2 in the SSAC Tournament.
Tournament Website with Statistics
Smith (5-1) carried the no-hitter through the first six and one-third innings before Kenny Miramontes slashed a single to center field. It was the only hit that Smith surrendered in the game, as he struck out nine batters in eight innings of work. Eagles starter Johnny Montoya (4-5) threw just two innings in the loss.
While Smith kept the Faulkner batters off balance, the AUM offense pounded out 10 runs on 14 hits. After going 4-for-5 against Emmanuel, Sam Judah continued to swing the bat well and finished the game 3-for-4 with four RBIs.
Michael Dugan finished the game a perfect 2-for-2 at the plate and hit RBI double capped a two run second inning that gave Smith all the cushion he would need. Bruce Alter was also a perfect 3-for-3 with a two-run home run. Alter totaled three RBIs and scored twice.
Justin Williams also had three hits, finishing 3-for-5 and scoring three times as the Senators out-hit the Eagles 14-2. Miramontes was 1-for-3 and Michael Clayton singled off of reliever Robby Davis in the ninth inning to account for both Eagles hits. Despite, the low hit total, the Eagles threatened with base runners in each inning, taking advantage of seven walks from Smith and one hit batter.
The Southern States Athletic Conference Tournament continues on Saturday with an elimination game between No. 1-seed Lee and No. 6-seed Shorter at 3:30 p.m.
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