STATESBORO, Ga. - Georgia Southern baseball improved to 7-6 on the season with a 11-7 victory on Friday. Jay Thompson improved to 2-0 on the season, pitching two and two thirds innings allowing one hit. Nick Jones picked up his fourth save of the season, coming on to close out the last two outs.
Mason McWhorter collected five RBIs, taking the lead in the home run race for the team with a two-run home run in the first inning. He added two more singles to post a 3-for-5 night. Jason Swan finished the day with a 2-for-4 day, doubling twice and driving in two RBIs.