lMARYVILLE, Tenn. – Hanover (3-4 overall) dropped a non-conference contest on Sunday afternoon to conclude the Maryville Invite, falling to the Scots, 14-5.
 
ON THE MOUND
Junior Will Rodriguez (Deland, Fla.) got the start throwing three and a third inning with five strikeouts and six runs on five hits.
 
The pitching staff combined for 14 runs on 13 hits with nine strikeouts.
 
AT THE PLATE
The Panthers battled from behind from the entire contest as the Scots surged ahead 4-0 in throw two innings.
 
Hanover's first run came in the fourth inning as they cut the deficit to 4-2.
 
However, Maryville remained red hot at the plate using an eight-run fourth inning to blow the game wide open.
 
Hanover was led at the plate by junior Josh Simpson (Bardstown, Ky.) going 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored.
 
Hanover returns to action on Friday, March 7 when they take on Ohio Wesleyan as part of the North Central Invite.