Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 | Box Score 3 BABSON PARK, Fla. – The Webber International University Warriors are off to possibly the hottest start in Webber baseball history. With the sweep this weekend against Florida Memorial complete, Webber moves to 12-1 on the season, 5-1 in The Sun Conference, and an undefeated 8-0 at home.

GAME 1: Cristian Rivera and Sjaghbar Martis Flex Power With Long Ball's

The Warriors opened up with a strong offense in the 2^nd inning with a Connor Clayton single scoring Marcus Begg. Then Jesse Coleman hit a sacrifice fly to deep center field scoring Matt Piatt. Mark Martinez followed up with a double that scored Clayton. To cap off the 2^nd inning, Cristian Rivera launched a 2-run shot out to left scoring Garrett Martin. Between the 3^rd and 4^th innings, the Florida Memorial Lions were able to put up 4 runs of their own making it 5-4 with a Warriors lead. The Warriors extended on their lead as Manny Rodriguez hit a sharp liner to the shortstop forcing an error and allowing Martin again to score. To end the 4^th inning scoring spree, Sjaghbar Martis approached the plate and hit an absolute no doubter out to right field that scored Matt Saliba and Rodriguez giving the Warriors a 9-4 lead. Before the end of the game, the Lions would earn 1 more run and the Warriors 3 more runs as Webber took game one of the three game series 12-5.

Earning the win for the Warriors off the mound was Brady Mintell as he threw a brilliant 6 innings surrendering 5 runs and striking out 4. Benjamin Feinman threw 1 inning of solid relief before giving the ball to Brad Burdett to throw the final 2 innings, giving up only 1 hit and striking out 4.

GAME 2: Matt Piatt Draws Walk For Game Winning Walk-Off, Marcus Begg Crushes 3-Run Homer

The second game of the series was quiet offensively and featured masterful pitching by both teams. On the mound for the Lions was Hadley to start and Aparacio to close out the game. The pair combined a fantastic game against the Warriors that limited them to only 4 total runs. Starting the game for the Warriors was Anthony Hunter. He threw 7 innings giving up only 6 hits and 3 runs while striking out 4. The pitching coach Andy Polk then handed the ball to Max Boling who threw a brilliant 2 innings only surrendering 1 hit and striking out 3 solidifying him the win moving him to 1-0 on the year.

The 3^rd inning rolled around and the score was still knotted up at 0-0. After Martis and Saliba found their way on base, Marcus Begg reached back and connected with a rocket that took off over the left field fence just shy of hitting the scoreboard. The homerun was a 3-run shot that gave the Warriors a 3-0 lead. The Lions ate away at the lead as they put up 2 runs in the 5^th inning and 1 in the 7^th to tie the game at 3.-3. After Garrett Martin came on to pinch run, the Lions pitcher Aparacio, tried to pick off Martin at first and threw the ball down the first baseline allowing Martin to scamper to 3^rd base. The caused the Coaches of Florida Memorial to make a tough decision with no outs and the winning run at third for the Warriors. They intentionally walked Martis, then intentionally walked Begg to load the bases for a chance to set up force outs all around. Fortunately for the Warriors, they had a patient Matt Piatt who drew a walk sealing the deal and giving the Warriors a 4-3 walk off walk.

GAME 3: Juan Terron Throws 8 Innings Striking Out 8, Zachary Gary Earns The Save

It was a quiet 2-1 Warriors lead going into the 6^th inning. Juan Terron was throwing an excellent game for Webber. Cristian Rivera smacked a double scoring Garrett Martin. Marcus Begg came up with bases loaded and smacked a single into left field scoring Quirino Esquivel and Rivera. In the 7^th inning, Napo Ballestero shot a double down the left field line scoring Coleman. Followed by Rivera again singling into left field scoring Garrett Martin. The Warriors jumped out to a 7-1 lead and would maintain finishing the sweep of the Lions.

Juan Terron notched his 3^rd win of the year moving him to 3-0 by throwing 8 solid innings only surrendering 6 hits and 1 run while striking out 8 Lions. Zachary Gary came in to pitch the 9^th inning giving up no hits and striking out 1 to end the game.

FINAL THOUGHTS

The Warriors have jumped out to a 12-1 overall record. They are 8-0 at home remaining unbeaten. Through 13 games, the Warriors offense is averaging 9 runs a game. They have 3 players in the top 13 in batting average for The Sun Conference. Sjaghbar Martis is tied for 2^nd in the Sun Conference among homerun leaders with 4. Marcus Begg is tied for 4^th with 3 homeruns.

Webber will have a few days off until they take on Davenport University who will be visiting from Michigan. Then shortly after, they welcome the #3 Bellevue University Bruins. Go Warriors!!!