Game 1 Recap: Rhodes vs. Berry College
In a high-intensity showdown filled with momentum swings and standout plays, the Rhodes College baseball team fell to Berry by a final score of 5–3 on May 1, 2026, in Memphis, Tennessee. The contest featured an early deficit for the Lynx, who battled back late but were unable to complete the comeback.
Key Performances
Corbin Martens led the Lynx offense, recording a hit and an RBI, continuing to be a steady presence in the lineup.
Myles Kruger added an RBI knock, while
Brandon Trichell contributed with a sacrifice RBI as Rhodes manufactured runs in key moments.
On the mound,
David Albert got the start, working five innings, while
Jackson Stanyard was effective in relief, tossing four scoreless innings and striking out four to keep the Lynx within reach.
Game Highlights
Berry jumped out early, scoring in each of the first three innings to build a 4–0 lead and put Rhodes on its heels.
The Lynx responded in the fourth inning, cutting into the deficit with RBIs from Kruger and Trichell to make it a two-run game. However, Berry added an insurance run in the fifth to extend its lead.
Rhodes continued to fight, plating another run in the seventh on an RBI single from Martens, but the Lynx were unable to generate further offense down the stretch as Berry held on for the 5–3 win.
Game 2 Recap: Rhodes vs. Berry College
In a high-intensity showdown filled with momentum swings and standout plays, the Rhodes College baseball team fell to Berry by a final score of 3–2 on May 1, 2026, in Memphis, Tennessee. The contest featured a tightly contested pitching battle, with both teams trading key moments but Berry ultimately holding on late.
Key Performances
Brad Larson led the Lynx offensively, going 2-for-4 with a two-run home run that accounted for all of Rhodes' scoring. His fifth-inning blast tied the game and provided a crucial spark for the offense.
Nathan Shumway delivered a strong start on the mound, allowing just one earned run over five innings while keeping the Lynx within striking distance.
Ryan Fallmann followed with four solid innings in relief, giving up just one run and striking out four.
Game Highlights
Berry struck first with single runs in the third and fourth innings to take a 2–0 lead, capitalizing on timely hitting.
Rhodes responded in the fifth inning when Larson launched a two-run homer to even the score at 2–2, shifting momentum back to the Lynx.
The deadlock was broken in the sixth inning when Berry plated what proved to be the game-winning run on a sacrifice fly. Rhodes was unable to generate additional offense down the stretch, as Berry's pitching staff shut the door to secure the narrow victory.
Game 3 Recap: Rhodes vs. Berry College
In a high-intensity showdown filled with momentum swings and standout plays, the Rhodes College baseball team fell to Berry by a final score of 6–5 on May 2, 2026, in Memphis, Tennessee. The contest featured late-inning drama, as the Lynx battled back to tie the game before Berry answered in the ninth to secure the win.
Key Performances
Brad Larson led the Lynx offense with a dominant performance at the plate, going 4-for-5 with two RBIs, consistently driving the offense and setting the tone throughout the game.
Brandon Trichell and
Sam Reardon each added two hits and an RBI, contributing to a balanced offensive effort, while
Ben Daniel also recorded a multi-hit game.
On the mound,
Will May delivered a strong outing, working into the ninth inning and keeping Rhodes within striking distance despite sustained pressure from the Berry lineup.
Game Highlights
Berry struck first in the opening inning, capitalizing on defensive miscues to take an early lead. Rhodes answered in the third and fourth innings, with RBIs from
Myles Kruger and Larson helping even the score.
The Lynx took their first lead in the fifth inning on an RBI groundout from Trichell, but Berry responded with a three-run eighth inning to regain control.
Rhodes refused to go away, rallying in the bottom of the eighth with RBIs from Reardon and Larson to tie the game at 5–5. However, Berry delivered the decisive blow in the ninth with a solo home run, and Rhodes was unable to respond in the final frame.
Up Next: Rhodes vs. SAA Championships
With the loss, Rhodes moves to 27–13 on the season and secures the No. 2 seed heading into postseason play. The Lynx will look to bounce back in their next matchup against the winner of Oglethorpe and Centre in their opening game of the SAA Championships on May 7 at 6:45PM.
