ATLANTA, Ga. -- Ferrum College dropped a non-conference baseball game to Emory University this afternoon on the road, falling 6-1 at Chappell Park. The host Eagles opened a big lead, then held on to grab a win in the first of three scheduled games between the two teams this weekend.

Records
Emory (4-2), Ferrum (2-3)

How It Happened
The Eagles scored five runs in the first inning and one in the second to open a 6-0 lead. Ferrum scored its lone run in the third inning, with Austin Winkles' double driving in Jo Stickney. Emory starting pitcher Jackson Weeg struck out 10 batteres in seven innings.

Key Stats
Emory: Weeg (W, 2-0) 7 inn, 4 hits, 1 earned run, 0 walks, 10 K
Ferrum: Ty Comer 2-4, Jake Perkins (L, 1-1) 2 inn, 3 hits, 5 earned runs, 3 walks, 3 K

Back to the Park
Ferrum and Emory were scheduled to play a single game each Saturday and Sunday, but a forecast of rain for Sunday has forced a change in the schedule. The two teams will play a doubleheader Saturday starting at 11 a.m. Both are scheduled to be nine-inning games.