University opened its season Friday with a 5-2 win over Huntland (Tenn.) in a six-inning game at the Viking Classic in Unionville, Tenn.
The Trailblazers got on the board in the bottom of the first inning, with Cade Carlson hitting a double to score Dawson Estep and Ryan Williams. Huntland tied the game in the top of the fourth, but University grabbed the lead right back when Estep tripled in Asher Thompson.
The ‘Blazers added two more runs in the fifth. Kolton Stevens nailed a single to score Brock Moore. Stevens would later score when Estep drew a bases-loaded walk.
Estep and Carlson both finished the game with two RBIs, while Stevens was 2-for-3.
Zach Jannsen pitched five innings for the win. Garrett Hill then struck out the side in the top of the sixth to finish the game.
University plays two games today, taking on Alexandria-Monroe at 11 a.m. and Grundy County at 1 p.m.
University 5, Huntland 2
University AB R H RBI
Dawson Estep 2 1 1 2
Ryan Williams 2 1 0 0
Garrett Hill 3 0 1 0
Brock Moore 3 1 1 0
Cade Carlson 3 0 1 2
Kolton Stevens 3 1 2 1
Nate Shatkowski 2 0 0 0
Asher Thompson 2 1 1 0
Ben Ewer 2 0 1 0
Totals 22 5 8 5
Score by innings
Huntland 000 200 – 2 4 0
University 200 12x – 5 8 2
3B: Estep. 2B: Carlson, Moore. SB: Stevens 2, Estep, Williams. HBP: Estep.
University pitching IP R ER H
Zach Jannsen (W) 5 2 2 4
Hill 1 0 0 0
Strikeouts: Hill 3, Jannsen 2. Walks: none.