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Baseball loses in 9th inning to Southern Miss.
The University of Louisville baseball team was edged by the University of Southern Mississippi in the Coca Cola Southern Miss Classic.
Chris Cominguez opened the game with a two-run home run that put the Cards up 2-0 early in the first.
Logan Johnson then singled and was followed by Dominguez who brought the score to 3-0 after he hit his second home run of the afternoon.
But the Golden Eagles dismantled the Cards lead hitting singles in the fourth and sixth innings.
Tyler Mathis made his U of L pitching debut going 5.2 innings and allowing two runs, one from four hits and two walks. Mathis also struck out two players.
Skyler Meade came in as the relief, making his collegiate debut as well. He allowed a hit and a walk, while also striking out one in an inning.
Chris Cates was hit by a pitch as the leadoff in the eighth inning and got a run when Dominguez doubled. Jorge Castillio finished the rally to bring the Cards to a 5-2 advantage.
Southern Miss. then ralled back slowly, and in the ninth, with loaded bases, Michael Ewing singled giving the Eagles two runs and sealing the victory.
30th McDonald’s All-American games come to the ‘Ville
The 30th McDonald’s All American Games are coming to Louisville. The touring show has featured other cities in the past like San Diego, Chicago and St. Louis.
The games benefit the local Ronald McDonald House charities, and this year, they help the Kentuckiana Chapter. Since the games’ inception in 1977, the games have raised over $5 million dollars.
Last week, a press conference was held to announce the coaches. Like in the past, the games will bring in local high school coaches to coach the teams. The games feature coaches Steve Wright of South Laurel High School in London, Ky., and Gary Forrest of Oldham County High School, as well as Donna Moir of Sacred Heart High School here in Louisville. The players will be announced next week.
