SAINT LOUIS, Mo. — The Millsaps Majors defeated Webster University by a final score of 15-1 on Wednesday at the NCAA Central Regional Tournament hosted by Washington University. The Majors' initial game of the tournament was their first in two weeks. However, there were no signs of rust on the Millsaps bats. The Majors combined for 21 hits and five homeruns.
Right fielder Garner Wetzel, the 2006 SCAC Offensive Player of the Year, went 2 for 2 at the plate including two homeruns – one of which was a grand slam. Wetzel also recorded six RBIs on the day. First basemen Luke Morrow, also a 2006 All-SCAC Team selection, was 3 for 5 at the plate with two homeruns of his own. Morrow had three RBIs on the day.
The Majors broke the game wide open in the bottom of the sixth inning, putting up eight runs on seven hits. The sixth inning also featured a solo homerun from Morrow, a grand slam from Wetzel, and a two run homer from designated hitter Derrik Boland.
On the mound for the Majors, senior right hander John Fox improves his record to 9-0. Fox threw seven innings today – scattering six hits, giving up one run (unearned), striking out five batters, and walking only one.
The Majors improve to 35-11 on the season and advance to the winner's bracket; Millsaps will face the winner of the Aurora/Washington University match-up tomorrow at 4:00 p.m. in St. Louis, Mo.