THIBODAUX, La. -- In the first game of the 2023 season, the Lindenwood baseball team (0-1) lost 4-0 to Nicholls State (1-0) on Friday night in Thibobaux, La.

The Lindenwood pitching staff had a good showing in the first game, as Preston Salazar collected seven strikeouts in four innings pitched.  The Lions tallied 10 strikeouts as a staff, and allowed just one walk.  Junior Brett Bowers led the way offensively for the Lions, going 1-for-3 in the ballgame with a walk.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Nicholls State went up 2-0 after the second inning, and added a run in the fourth, and another in the seventh frame.  Lindenwood did not advance a runner past second base in the game. The Lions went 0-for-2 with runners in scoring position, last placing a runner as far as second in the eighth, when junior Tyson Ludwig made it into scoring position with one out.  Lindenwood had two runners on base in the eighth inning, but failed to produce runs in the road loss on Friday.
 

GAME NOTES
» Lindenwood pitchers limited Nicholls State to just 1-for-10 (.100) with runners in scoring position.
» Lindenwood pitchers faced 36 Nicholls State hitters in the game, allowing nine ground balls and five fly balls while striking out 10.
» Bowers led the Lions at the plate, going 1-for-3.
» Nicholls State was led offensively by sophomore Wes Toups, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and an RBI.
» Theriot led the Colonels pitching staff, throwing five scoreless innings.

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