Box Score

RICHMOND, Ky. – Roderick Criss II hit a three-run home run in the sixth inning to give Eastern Kentucky University a one-run lead, but first place Lipscomb tied it in the eighth and won the ASUN Conference series opener, 8-4, in 10 innings.
 
With EKU trailing 3-1, Logan Thomason started the sixth inning with a walk.  After the next two batters struck out, Charlie Ludwick kept the inning alive with a single through the left side.  Criss followed with his seventh home run of the season to swing the Colonels into the lead 4-3.
 
With the bases loaded in the eighth for Lipscomb, Parks Bouck drew a walk to force in the tying run and keep the bases loaded with just one out.  Chase Alderman got the next batter to ground a ball back to the mound.  Alderman started a 1-2-3 double play to end the inning and keep the game tied.
 
Another bases loaded walk, this time by Jake Berg in the 10th broke the 4-4 tie.  The Bisons added three more runs in the inning to pull ahead by four.
 
Criss finished 2-for-4 with a run and four RBIs for the Colonels (19-23, 9-10 ASUN).  Bouck was 1-for-2 with two walks, a run and three RBIs for Lipscomb (22-20, 14-5 ASUN).
 
EKU starter Isaac Milburn turned in his second straight quality start.  The sophomore left-hander allowed three runs on six hits, walked two and struck out seven in six innings of work.
 
Game two of the series has been changed to 4 p.m. on Saturday.  It's Heroes Weekend at Earle Combs Stadium.  All military and first responders can receive two FREE tickets, and discounted tickets for family and friends, for any game this weekend.  Use this link for tickets – click here.