Myrtle Beach, SC - The Panthers of Hanover (2-2 overall) traveled to Myrtle Beach to take on the Giants of Keystone winning by a score of 8-5.


At The Dish

Hanover got off to a hot start scoring five runs in the first three innings, freshman Jack Shaeffer (West Lafayette, IN) started the scoring with a first inning home run. Sophomore Ben Brittingham (Brownsburg, IN) added to the lead with a two RBI triple the following inning. 


In the sixth inning, senior Josh Simpson (Bardstown, KY) added to the run total on an RBI to right center field. Freshman Michael Kirk (Loveland, IN) got the final run across on a sacrifice fly to center field to score Senior Trevor Jones (Indianapolis, IN).


On The Bump

Freshman Parker Heaney (Carmel, IN) got his first start as a Panther and lasted four innings striking out three. Sophomore Bradley Zekl (Erlanger, KY) got the win after two innings of work allowing only one hit and no runs.


Senior Quinten Shewmaker (Floyds Knobs, IN) also came into relief for one and two thirds inning allowing no runs and striking out two. Freshman Michael Kirk (Cincinnati, OH) got the save for Hanover giving up no hits and striking out four.


The Panthers continue their three game series against Keystone tomorrow (February 25). Game time is set for 12:00 PM.