Eagles Sweep Union in AAC Series to Move Record to 21-4

Eagles Sweep Union in AAC Series to Move Record to 21-4
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March 15, 2025

Waleska, GA - Reinhardt completed the series sweep of the Union Commonwealth Bulldogs on Friday afternoon doubleheader.  The Eagles got the offense going again in both games to win game one, 12-6, and the second game, 8-2. In many ways, it was a statement series, as the team had some up-and-down moments throughout, but different factions of the team stepped up to help the others out. At times, the pitching was great during the season and then moments later - the Bulldogs would rattle off a few hits and chip away at the lead.  All three games had moments like this, but each time the Eagles would bounce back and gain control of the game again.

Game One

Andrew Herbert got the start for the Eagles and he started off in his usual fashion by striking out batters or getting easy ground balls for the defense to pick up. However, there were moments when Union started stringing a few hits together and working their way back into the game. Herbert recorded strikeouts in his six innings, but the Bulldogs got nine hits against him, creating five runs. In the end, the offense did its job by creating plenty of cushion and the relievers finished out the game solid for Herbert.  Logan Lynch, Ryan Mahoney, and Hunter Paulsen pitched the seventh through ninth innings for the Eagles and all had good outings, only allowing one run during the three innings.

Reinhardt (GA)Pitchers

Pitchers IP H R ER BB SO HR
Andrew Herbert (W, 1-0) 6.0 9 5 4 2 8 0
Logan Lynch 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Ryan Mahoney 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Hunter Paulsen 1.0 2 1 1 1 0 0
Totals 9.0 12 6 5 3 9 0

Offesively, several Eagles had good production helping them get the twelve runs. Nash Crowell homered for the second time in the series in as many games. He also was 2 for 5 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Crowell was also part of four Eagles to double in the game.  The others included Cade Chamlee, Robert Phelps, and Juan Pablo Morales. Chamlee had a great game producing two RBIs as well on 2 for 4 hitting while scoring two runs.  Barry Eiseman was the third Eagle to have two RBIs in the game on 3 for 5 hitting.

Game Two
 
Tate Dearing got the start in the final game of the series and this game seemed the most normal to what we have seen from the Eagles this season.  Dearing controled the game in his five innings on the mound only allowing one hit and one run scored.  He struckout three Bulldogs.  Two came in to relieve Dearing and they closed out the game convincingly for the Eagles.
 
Logan Lynch made his second appearance of the day pitching one inning again. Lynch only allowed one hit while in the game.  Brett Allen followed Lynch pitching in the top of the seventh to close things out for the Eagles.  The offense had done its job again by scoring eight runs and the pitching staff, in return, kept the runs to a minimum just allowing the Bulldogs to cross the plate twice.  Allen ending the game with a strikeout and allowing two hits and one run. Although Union was able to get players on the bases, Allen had control of the game in his inning and finished strong with his signature bow.
 

Reinhardt (GA)Pitchers

Pitchers IP H R ER BB SO HR
Tate Dearing (W, 1-0) 5.0 1 1 1 1 3 1
Logan Lynch 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Brett Allen 1.0 2 1 1 0 1 0
Totals 7.0 4 2 2 1 4 1

Nash Crowell was the star for the Eagles again in game three as he would homer and double again.  Three games - three home runs for Crowell versus the Bulldogs. He was 2 for 2 in this game recording four RBIs and two runs scored.  His game three home run brings his season total to ten.  

Also notable was catcher Ryan Stephens going 2 for 3 in the game. Cade Chamlee, Barry Eiseman, and Luca Boscarino were the other Eagles to get RBIs to go along with Crowell's four.

The Eagles will have the rest of the weekend off and they will return for a home game against Brewton Parker on Tuesday afternoon before preparing for a road trip to Kentucky Christian for the next AAC weekend series.  The team is now 21-4 and 11-4 in the AAC!