JACKSON- Will Edwards struck out 12 in a complete-game two-hit shutout leading the Majors over Birmingham Southern 7-0 on Friday.
Edwards retired the first 17 batters he faced and was dominant over the #20 team in the nation. He got some quick help in the form of three runs. Samuel Doucet walked with the bases loaded and Isaac Glenn drove home a run on a fielder's choice. Wes Perkins came into score on a throwing error as the Panthers' tried to double up Glenn.
The Majors broke the game open in the seventh. Keith Shumaker drew a bases loaded walk, Perkins hit a sac fly as did Doucet. Kevin Wall wrapped up the offense, singling home another run, more than enough for Edwards.
The senior right hander allowed just three base runners and needed just 112 pitches to shutdown BSC. The win brings the Majors to within one game of the Panthers for first place in the SAA with five conference games to play.
The two team's are set to play game two tomorrow afternoon starting at 1pm.