Winkles had a single, a home run and a triple in his first four at-bats,
then finished the game with a double to complete the cycle. | Photo Gallery
FERRUM, Va. -- Senior outfielder
Austin Winkles hit for the cycle to power Ferrum College to an 8-1 non-conference baseball win over visiting Lynchburg College this afternoon at Panther Field. The win was Ferrum's fourth straight.
RecordsFerrum (6-5), Lynchburg (3-8)
How It HappenedWinkles opened the game with a single to right center in the first inning, then belted a two-run homer over the left field fence in the second inning. He tripled to left center in the sixth inning, then doubled to deep left field in the seventh to complete the cycle. The Panthers led 4-0 after two innings, 5-0 after three and 7-0 after six.
Key StatsFerrum: Winkles 4-5, double, triple, HR, 3 runs, 3 RBI;
Lane Deaver 3-5;
Brandon Turner (W, 1-0) 6 inn, 4 hits, 0 runs, 1 walk, 4K
Lynchburg: Matt Ward 2-4, 1 run
Back to the ParkCoach
Ryan Brittle's team will try to keep its four-game streak alive when it plays at Roanoke College Wednesday, March 2, in Salem, Virginia. The Panthers then open USA South play Saturday and Sunday, March 5-6, against preseason favorite Methodist University. Saturday's doubleheader starts at 2:30 p.m. and Sunday's single game will also begin at 2:30 p.m.
Coach Brittle and Winkles talk about the non-conference win.
