CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. --The Lindenwood Lions got a boost from junior Colin Shea, who totaled three hits in a 20-8 loss to the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Sunday.
Freshman Carson Subbert (1-3) started and took the loss on the mound for Lindenwood (9-35, 5-10).
In addition to his three hits, Shea had two doubles to lead the Lions. Sophomore Marcus Heusohn put together a standout day at the plate as well, going 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk and two RBI. Junior Tyson Ludwig also contributed for Lindenwood (MO), putting together one hit in three trips to the plate while adding a double and two RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Lions were trailing 8-0 in the third inning when they first put runs on the board. Lindenwood plated two runs when Heusohn left the yard with Shea aboard.
The Lions deficit expanded to 15-2 before their offense got back on the scoreboard, cutting into that deficit in the sixth inning. The Lindenwood offense exploded for six runs, highlighted by a two-run double off the bat of Ludwig and a two-run single from freshman Landon Willbrand, which tightened the Redhawks lead to 15-8. The Lions were unable to get any closer, as Southeast Missouri State added five runs to their tally on the way to a 20-8 final.
GAME NOTES
» Shea led the Lions, compiling three base hits in the ballgame.
» Lindenwood's power output was led by Shea, who picked up two extra base hits in the ballgame.
» Lindenwood's highest scoring inning was the sixth, when it pushed six runs across.
» Lindenwood went 3-for-5 (.600) with runners in scoring position.
» Lindenwood pitchers faced 48 Southeast Missouri State hitters in the game, allowing six ground balls and 10 fly balls while striking out two.
» Heusohn led the Lions at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
» Southeast Missouri State was led offensively by junior Josh Cameron, who went 2-for-5 with two home runs and six RBI.
» Junior Haden Dow led the Redhawks pitching staff, throwing five innings of two-run ball.
UP NEXT
The Lions will head to Macomb, Ill. for a midweek matchup with Western Illinois on Tuesday. First pitch is set for 3:00 pm