RADFORD, Va. — Kendall McGowan gave Appalachian State a first-inning boost with a two-run homer, and starting pitcher Brandon Boone made the lead hold up with seven strong innings in a 5-1 victory at Radford on Tuesday night.
Boone enjoyed the longest outing of his brief career as the Mountaineers (7-19) improved to 4-1 in midweek road games this season. He struck out six batters and allowed one run on four hits, with the only damage coming on a solo homer with two outs in the fourth inning.
Boone (2-2) lowered his ERA in a starting role to 3.