Game Recap: Rhodes vs. No. 4 Centre College
The Rhodes College baseball team fell to Centre College 9–1 on May 8, 2026, in Rome, Georgia. Centre used an explosive eight-run first inning to seize control early, while the Lynx were unable to recover offensively despite solid relief pitching throughout the remainder of the contest.
After the difficult opening frame, Rhodes settled in defensively and limited Centre to just one run over the final eight innings, but the early deficit proved too much to overcome.
Key Performances
Corbin Martens led the Lynx offensively with a 2-for-4 performance and the team's lone RBI, delivering an RBI double in the third inning to score
Austin Smith.
Smith added a hit and a run scored for Rhodes, while
Shine Barran also collected a hit in the loss.
Out of the bullpen,
Ryan Fallmann provided a strong outing, tossing 2.2 scoreless innings while striking out five batters and allowing just one hit.
Andrew Carron followed with 2.2 shutout innings of his own, striking out three and helping stabilize the game after the early deficit.
Game Highlights
Centre erupted in the top of the first inning, scoring eight runs on six hits to take immediate control. Aaron Lopez drove in two runs with a single before Ayden Lohr later capped the inning with a two-run triple to right center.
Rhodes answered in the bottom of the third inning when Martens doubled to left field, bringing home Smith to cut the deficit to 8–1.
The Lynx pitching staff responded well after the opening inning, holding Centre scoreless from the second through seventh innings.
Fallmann and Carron combined for 5.1 strong relief innings and kept Rhodes within striking distance entering the late innings. Centre added an insurance run in the eighth inning on another RBI single from Lopez before closing out the victory.
Game Recap: Rhodes vs. No. 1 Trinity University
The Rhodes College baseball team earned a hard-fought 3–2 victory over Trinity (Tex.) on May 9, 2026, in Rome, Georgia. Behind strong pitching, timely extra-base hits, and lockdown relief work from
Jackson Stanyard, the Lynx held off the Tigers to continue their postseason run in the SAA Tournament.
Rhodes answered Trinity's early scoring twice before taking the lead for good in the fifth inning. From there, the Lynx bullpen and defense shut the door over the final four innings to secure the narrow victory.
Key Performances
Jackson Stanyard delivered a dominant relief appearance for Rhodes, tossing 4.2 scoreless innings while allowing just two hits and striking out four to earn the win.
Myles Kruger provided a key spark offensively with a solo home run in the second inning to tie the game, while
Brad Larson and
Corbin Martens each delivered RBI doubles in crucial moments.
Martens finished 2-for-4 with an RBI, while
Austin Smith added a hit, scored a run, walked twice, and stole a base in the victory.
Starter
Ed Anglin battled through 4.1 innings, allowing two runs while striking out four before handing the game over to the bullpen.
Game Highlights
Trinity struck first in the opening inning on an RBI single from Will Baker, but Rhodes quickly answered in the second when Kruger launched a solo homer to left field to even the score at 1–1.
The Lynx grabbed their first lead in the third inning as Larson doubled to right center to score Smith. Trinity responded in the bottom half with an RBI double from Thomas Moss, tying the contest once again.
Rhodes reclaimed the lead in the fifth inning when Martens ripped an RBI double down the right-field line, bringing home
Cooper Kuriger for what proved to be the game-winning run.
After Stanyard entered in relief, the right-hander silenced the Trinity offense and retired key hitters throughout the late innings to preserve the one-run lead.
Up Next: Rhodes vs. No. 4 Centre College
With the win, Rhodes improves to 29–14 overall and advances to the SAA Championship game. The Lynx will look to carry their momentum into their next matchup against No.4 Centre College.
