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April 5, 2006

Tiger Trio Blanks McMurry Wednesday Afternoon

San Antonio - Three Tiger pitchers combined to throw a five-hit shutout on Wednesday afternoon, leading the team to a 12-0 win over McMurry University.

Trinity (23-9) scored in each of the final four innings on offense, including a four-run eighth inning.  The Tigers opened the scoring with a three-run second inning.

Adam Frey allowed four hits and recorded eight strikeouts in six innings to start the game, improving to 3-2 on the season.  Jonathan Scudder struck out three hitters and allowed one hit in two innings, while Britton Horn finished off the game without allowing a hit in the ninth.

J.B. Sowyrda led Trinity with four hits and four runs in the game, as well as recording two stolen bases and one RBI.  Nick Vera was 2-4 with two runs and two RBI, while Johnny Baugus also finished 2-4 for the Tigers.

Ryan Cavan, who had been in a slump the past few games, was 3-6 with three RBI - including an RBI double in the ninth inning.  Jordan Pennington and Ricky Welch both scored two runs in the game.

Trinity will be on the road for three Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference games this weekend.  On Friday, Trinity concludes its season series with Rhodes at 7:00 p.m.  Saturday and Sunday will be the final two games in the season series against Hendrix.