GRAYSON, Ky. -- WVU Tech baseball is now 15-11 this season after defeating Kentucky Christian University 5-3 in a non-conference game Tuesday afternoon.

Seniors Francesco Calderon (Guayaquil, Ecuador) and Braydon McClung (Logan, W.Va.) tallied a hit and a RBI each. Junior Logan Spurlock (Charleston, W.Va.) knocked a double and scored a run for the Gold and Blue.

The following Golden Bears also recorded a RBI -- junior Noah Lukas (Ocala, Flda.), senior Logan Stump (Beckley, W.Va.) and freshman Tyler Mackey (Daniels, W.Va.).

Sophomore Chase Herndon (Hedgesville, W.Va.) drew the start on the bump, throwing for 4.2 innings towards six strike outs while giving up three hits and two earned runs. Fellow classmate Ben Palomo (Castalia, Ohio) earned the W after 2.1 innings of work and two strike outs. Freshman Pedro Henrique Luciano (Atlanta, Ga.) struck out two in 1.0 inning while freshman Wyat Sisk (Appomattox, Va.) retired one opponent via strikes in 0.2 innings.

The Golden Bears will return to the field for River States Conference play when they travel to Shawnee State University for a three-game series Friday and Saturday, weather pending. Be sure to stay tuned to goldenbearathletics.com for any updates. Read Full Article