Gold Beats Black 7-6, Takes 2-1 Series Lead

Drey Barrett hit a three-run home run during a four-run first inning, helping Gold beat Black 7-6 in Game 3 of Southern Miss’ Fall World Series at Pete Taylor Park/Hill Denson Field. Gold leads the best-of-five series 2-1.

Black answered with three runs in the second. Lawson Odom singled with two outs, then Gavin Smith doubled him home. Cade Baker followed with a home run to left, cutting Gold’s lead to 4-3.

Gold added two runs in the fourth. Henry Abt doubled and scored on two wild pitches. Shaun Cover, who drew three walks, reached base and eventually scored on Seth Smith’s sacrifice fly. Four walks by Black pitchers in the fifth helped Gold push its lead to 7-3.

Black rallied for three runs in the sixth. Brady Waugh singled, and a misplayed ball hit by Gillespie put two runners on. After a walk loaded the bases, Odom drove in a run on a fielder’s choice. Gavin Smith doubled in two more runs. Smith is 6 for 8 in the series, with three doubles, a triple and four RBIs.

KL Farr pitched 2 1/3 hitless, scoreless innings without a walk and struck out two. Josh Och recorded the final two outs in the seven-inning game for the save. Black starter Bankston Walters took the loss after allowing four runs on four hits and a walk, with one strikeout, in just over an inning.

The calendar listed Game 4 for Friday at 5 p.m. Admission is free.

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