Bear Baseball tops Itawamba in extra innings after doubleheader split

Southwest Mississippi Baseball traveled to Fulton on Saturday, March 28, for a doubleheader against Itawamba. The Bears lost the opener 4-3 in extra innings but secured a 14-12 victory in the second game, according to team reports.

In game one, Matt Newman pitched 6.2 innings, striking out seven and allowing three runs. Camp Segrest and Nik Carney each pitched 0.2 innings. Southwest scored first on a solo homer by JD Hidalgo but trailed 3-1 heading into the eighth inning. Tanner Moore tied the game with a two-run homer in the eighth, but Itawamba scored in the bottom of the inning to win 4-3. Hidalgo led the team with two hits, including a homer, while Moore, Justin Domiano, Drew Swan, and Tristain Haynes each added one hit.

The second game saw Southwest’s bats come alive, with the Bears scoring early and often to win 14-12. Alden Spencer started and pitched 2.1 innings, followed by Dom Smith, Easton Boyte, Nathan Carter, Nik Carney, and Luke Simmons, who earned the win with 1.2 scoreless innings. Moore had a standout performance at the plate, going 4-for-4 with six RBIs, including two triples and two stolen bases. Several other players contributed offensively, including Jonathan Miller, JD Hidalgo, and Justin Domiano. The Bears built a 5-1 lead early, extended it to 9-6, and held on through a late Itawamba rally to secure the victory.

Head coach Jack Edmonson praised his team’s resilience, saying, “Saturday was a tough day, and I’m proud of the toughness shown by our guys. We had several things that went against us in game one, and we continued to play hard. When you’re on the road against a good opponent, it gets tough. I’m glad we were willing to fight and bring back at least one win.”

Southwest (21-15, 5-7 in conference) is scheduled to face Hinds on the road Tuesday, March 31.

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