FAYETTEVILLE, NC (April 18, 2006)—Methodist College scored a 6-0 victory over Hampden-Sydney College Tuesday night as the Monarchs improved to 24-13 overall on the year.  The loss drops the Tigers to 19-14, snapping their five game winning streak. 

Methodist scored four runs in the bottom of the fifth to snap a scoreless tie as right fielder Brad Davis walked and left fielder Jonathan Spivey followed with a home run to right center field.  Center fielder Matt Hunt then singled and first baseman Steve Cornelius followed with a bunt base.  Designated hitter Mike Twichell singled home Hunt with a base hit through the right side and shortstop Scott Russell then scored Cornelius on another bunt single to put the Monarchs on top 4-0. 

Methodist added an unearned run in the fifth as Davis reached on a error and came around to score on an RBI grounder by Spivey.  The Monarchs added their sixth and final run in the eighth on a leadoff homer by Davis. 

The Tigers had opportunities, leaving the bases loaded in both the fifth and sixth innings while stranding 11 runners in all.  John Schoenholtz (Dhahran, Saudi Arabia/McCallie) led the way at the plate with a 2-for-4 performance, including the Tigers’ only extra base hit as he laced a double in the second inning. 

Methodist starter Casey Varnell scored the win after pitching out of the bases loaded jam in the fifth as he worked five innings and gave up two hits while striking out four and walking three.  Tiger freshman Matt Thornton (Richmond, VA/James River) took the loss after allowing four runs on six hits through four innings. 

The Tiger baseball team returns to action with its final games of the 2006 regular season on Saturday, April 22, as the team travels to Harrisonburg, VA, to face Eastern Mennonite University in a doubleheader starting at 12 pm.