In a high-intensity weekend series filled with momentum swings and standout plays, the Rhodes College baseball team took two out of three games against Millsaps College. The Lynx opened the series with back-to-back victories on Saturday before falling in the finale on Sunday at Twenty Field. The weekend featured explosive offensive innings and dominant relief pitching, reflecting the Lynx's resilience and tactical sharpness as they move to 24-9 on the season.

Game 1 Recap vs Millsaps 

The Lynx opened the series with a relentless offensive display, totaling 16 hits. After falling behind early, Rhodes broke the game open in the middle innings, erupting for four runs in the fifth and three more in the sixth to pull away.

Game Highlights
The turning point came in the top of the fifth when the Lynx combined discipline at the plate with aggressive baserunning to turn a tight contest into a multi-run lead. Jackson Stanyard entered in the sixth and immediately silenced the Majors' bats, ensuring the Rhodes lead remained intact through the final frames.

Key Performances
Cooper Angilly anchored the lineup with a massive performance, recording two hits and two runs scored. Myles Kruger went 3-for-5 with three runs and three RBIs, while Ben Daniel proved a constant threat on the paths with three stolen bases. Freshman pitcher David Albert earned his sixth win of the year, tossing five innings and striking out four. Stanyard provided a dominant four inning save, allowing only two hits and striking out six to shut the door.

Game 2 Recap vs Millsaps 

In the second leg of the Saturday doubleheader, Rhodes showcased their grit by overcoming an early 3-0 deficit. The Lynx bullpen turned in a masterpiece, allowing only one hit over the final seven innings of the contest.

Game Highlights
Trailing 3-2 in the fourth, the Lynx mounted a three-run rally to take a lead they would never relinquish. The defense stood tall in the late innings, turning a crucial double play to erase a lead-off walk in the eighth and stifle any hope of a Millsaps comeback.

Key Performances
Corbin Martens sparked the comeback with a two-run home run in the third inning and finished 2-for-2 with a double and five runs scored. Brad Larson added a 3-for-5 performance at the top of the order. On the mound, Ryan Fallmann was lights-out in relief, earning the win by striking out nine batters and allowing just one hit over five innings. Will May tossed a clean ninth to secure his third save of the season.

Game 3 Recap vs Millsaps 

The Majors managed to avoid the sweep in the series finale on Sunday, jumping out to a quick 7-1 lead through the first two innings. While the Rhodes pitching staff settled down to hold Millsaps scoreless for the remainder of the game, the Lynx offense was unable to overcome the early gap.

Game Highlights
Despite the early deficit, the Lynx showed life in the sixth inning when Jace Trozzo and Ben Daniel sparked a two-run rally. The Rhodes bullpen combination of Andrew Carron and Reid Manti kept the Majors off the board for the final six innings, allowing the Lynx to bring the tying run to the on-deck circle in the late stages.

Key Performances
Brad Larson led the effort at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two doubles. Cooper Kuriger added a double and an RBI. Andrew Carron provided four innings of strong scoreless relief to keep the Lynx within striking distance.

Up Next: Rhodes vs. No. 16 Belhaven University

The Lynx return to Memphis for a quick turnaround, hosting No. 16 Belhaven University at Stauffer Field on Tuesday, April 21. The first pitch is scheduled for 3:00 P.M. as the Lynx look to refine their momentum at home before heading back on the road for conference play later this week.