STATESBORO, GA. – Georgia Southern Baseball dropped a 4-2 decision on Friday night to Elon to open a three game series on Jack Stallings Field at J.I. Clements Stadium. The starting pitchers were outstanding for both teams with Brian Eichhorn allowing just two runs over six innings of work. Elon's George Kirby also allowed two runs over his six innings, but earned the win with 11 strikeouts. The same two teams are back on the diamond on Friday at Noon.
Elon's Robbie Welhaf closed the game out by retiring the final nine outs on strikes for his first save of the year.