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Tulane Baseball Opens Conference Play With Win Over Memphis
Apr 1, 2022 | Baseball
MEMPHIS – The Tulane University baseball team (17-9-1) took down Memphis (12-10) by of score of 16-3 in its conference play opener on Friday night inside Fedexpark Avron Fogelman Field.
Freshman right-hander Grant Siegel was electric on the mound. In 7.0 innings of work he gave up six runs on three hits, only two earned, one walk and 9nine punch outs.
The Wave took a quick 2-0 lead in the first with Luis Aviles hitting a two-run homer scoring Ethan Groff who took a leadoff walk. Memphis would put up one run in the bottom of the first on an unearned run.
Memphis' D Kendrick struggled in the third walking both Groff and Aviles to start the inning. Jackson Linn would double one out to left field to load the bases. Aviles tagged up on a flyout to center field off the bat of Bennet Lee. Simon Baumgardt reached first on a fielder's choice. Chase Englehard got the Wave's second homer of the night, scoring Baumgart.
Tulane added a run in the fourth. Trevor Minder got on base with a single out to center. Brady Hebert grounded one out to first before Aviles doubled one out to right-center, scoring Minder. Memphis wouldn't be able to respond tallying two errors in the inning.
The fifth inning brought five runs on for hits for the Green Wave, with Memphis going three up and three down at the bottom of the inning.
Memphis would put up two runs in the bottom of the sixth but would remain down 12-3.
The Wave added four more runs to their total in the top of the eighth. Baumgardt would get hit by a wild pitch to get on base. Englehard singled one out to center before the Memphis pitching staff would walk Hart. Runners would advance on a wild pitch with Baumgardt scoring. Aviles would drive a double out to center field =, scoring Minder and Hart.
Clifton Slagel came in for Siegel in and pitched the final 1.2 innings allowing just one hit and striking out two to end the game.
UP NEXT: First pitch of game two is at 2:00 p.m. in Memphis
JOIN THE PLEDGE PER WIN CAMPAIGN Tulane fans can ensure that every Green Wave win makes a lasting impact this season by joining the Pledge Per Win campaign. Fans can participate in the Pledge Per Win campaign by pledging to give $5, $10, $25, $50, or $100 to the Green Wave Club for each game the Tulane Baseball team wins this season. Additionally, supporters are encouraged to pledge as little as $1 for every strikeout by Tulane pitchers this season. Fans interested in enrolling in the Pledge Per Win and Pledge Per Strikeout campaigns are encouraged to visit www.GreenWaveClub.com/ppw.
DOWNLOAD THE APP Download the official mobile app of Tulane Athletics. Now, you can stay in touch with the Green Wave anytime and anywhere on your Android or iOS mobile device.
FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA For behind-the-scenes coverage, follow Tulane baseball (@GreenWaveBSB) on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
WE ARE NOLA BUILT Tulane University is located in the city of New Orleans. It is a city built on tradition and resiliency. The lessons Green Wave student-athletes have learned through their connection with this university and city have BUILT doctors, lawyers, business leaders, conference champions, all-conference players, All-Americans, professional athletes and NCAA tournament teams. The city of New Orleans has shaped us into who we are today. We are One City. We are Tulane. We are NOLA BUILT. Check out our story at NolaBuilt.com.
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Freshman right-hander Grant Siegel was electric on the mound. In 7.0 innings of work he gave up six runs on three hits, only two earned, one walk and 9nine punch outs.
The Wave took a quick 2-0 lead in the first with Luis Aviles hitting a two-run homer scoring Ethan Groff who took a leadoff walk. Memphis would put up one run in the bottom of the first on an unearned run.
Memphis' D Kendrick struggled in the third walking both Groff and Aviles to start the inning. Jackson Linn would double one out to left field to load the bases. Aviles tagged up on a flyout to center field off the bat of Bennet Lee. Simon Baumgardt reached first on a fielder's choice. Chase Englehard got the Wave's second homer of the night, scoring Baumgart.
Tulane added a run in the fourth. Trevor Minder got on base with a single out to center. Brady Hebert grounded one out to first before Aviles doubled one out to right-center, scoring Minder. Memphis wouldn't be able to respond tallying two errors in the inning.
The fifth inning brought five runs on for hits for the Green Wave, with Memphis going three up and three down at the bottom of the inning.
Memphis would put up two runs in the bottom of the sixth but would remain down 12-3.
The Wave added four more runs to their total in the top of the eighth. Baumgardt would get hit by a wild pitch to get on base. Englehard singled one out to center before the Memphis pitching staff would walk Hart. Runners would advance on a wild pitch with Baumgardt scoring. Aviles would drive a double out to center field =, scoring Minder and Hart.
Clifton Slagel came in for Siegel in and pitched the final 1.2 innings allowing just one hit and striking out two to end the game.
UP NEXT: First pitch of game two is at 2:00 p.m. in Memphis
JOIN THE PLEDGE PER WIN CAMPAIGN Tulane fans can ensure that every Green Wave win makes a lasting impact this season by joining the Pledge Per Win campaign. Fans can participate in the Pledge Per Win campaign by pledging to give $5, $10, $25, $50, or $100 to the Green Wave Club for each game the Tulane Baseball team wins this season. Additionally, supporters are encouraged to pledge as little as $1 for every strikeout by Tulane pitchers this season. Fans interested in enrolling in the Pledge Per Win and Pledge Per Strikeout campaigns are encouraged to visit www.GreenWaveClub.com/ppw.
DOWNLOAD THE APP Download the official mobile app of Tulane Athletics. Now, you can stay in touch with the Green Wave anytime and anywhere on your Android or iOS mobile device.
FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA For behind-the-scenes coverage, follow Tulane baseball (@GreenWaveBSB) on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
WE ARE NOLA BUILT Tulane University is located in the city of New Orleans. It is a city built on tradition and resiliency. The lessons Green Wave student-athletes have learned through their connection with this university and city have BUILT doctors, lawyers, business leaders, conference champions, all-conference players, All-Americans, professional athletes and NCAA tournament teams. The city of New Orleans has shaped us into who we are today. We are One City. We are Tulane. We are NOLA BUILT. Check out our story at NolaBuilt.com.
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