Senior Scott Seeker hit a pair of home runs to spark the No. 4-ranked Georgia Gwinnett College baseball team to a 12-6 road triumph against Spartanburg Methodist College in Tuesday afternoon's matchup of Continental Athletic Conference teams.

The Grizzlies (24-3) scored five runs in the top of the fourth inning, paving the way for their third straight road victory.

Consecutive two-run singles by senior Sam Seeker and Kyle Norton were the big hits in the productive frame. Sam Seeker's single gave the visitors a 3-1 lead and Norton followed with a single to right field.

Scott Seeker connected on a two-run homer one inning later to stretch the team's lead to 7-1. He later added a solo home run in the seventh inning.

Norton had a 3-for-4 performance at the plate, with four RBI, from the No. 9 spot in the batting order.

Meanwhile, senior starting pitcher Anthony Patterson III struck out seven batters across seven innings to improve his record to 3-1 this spring.

Junior Alex Harrell scored three runs and tallied two hits. Scott Seeker had his two homers to account for three RBI, while Sam Seeker also had two hits that drove in a pair of runs. Senior Braxton Meguiar added two hits and scored twice to round out the team's 12-hit offensive attack.
 
Coach's Corner
"While it was good to walk away with a win, we still have things that need improvement. That work begins tomorrow. We had several moments that got away from us, needing better at bats, making a play, and many other things. Anthony (Patterson III) did an outstanding job of attacking their hitters and filling up the strike zone," said Head Coach Jeremy Sheetinger.
 
Turning Point
The Grizzlies quickly responded to an early 1-0 deficit by scoring five runs in the top of the fourth inning. Consecutive two-run singles by seniors Sam Seeker and Kyle Norton broke a 1-1 deadlock. Senior Scott Seeker connected on two home runs to spark the offensive attack in the back half of the contest.
 
Key Plays
Top of Fourth
Sam Seeker hit a two-run single up the middle to give GGC a 3-1 lead
Kyle Norton followed with a two-run single to right field, capping a five-run frame
 
Top of Fifth
Scott Seeker connected on a two-run home run
 
Top of Seventh
Alex Harrell tallied an RBI single to bring home Braxton Meguiar
Scott Seeker hit a solo home run, his second round tripper of the game, to give GGC a 9-2 lead
 
Top of Ninth
Kyle Norton collected a two-run single to left-center field
 
Inside The Numbers

• GGC outhit Spartanburg Methodist by a 12-11 margin
• Senior pitcher Anthony Patterson III struck out seven batters in a seven-inning mound effort
• Senior Scott Seeker connected on his second and third home runs of the season on Tuesday
• Junior Alex Harrell scored three runs in the victory

News & Notes

• GGC improves to 24-3 this spring; Spartanburg Methodist drops to 10-16 on the season
• The Grizzlies were ranked No. 4 in the first regular-season NAIA Top 25 poll
• Tuesday's meeting marked the first matchup between the two colleges
• Georgia Gwinnett College and Spartanburg Methodist are members of the Continental Athletic Conference

Up Next
Georgia Gwinnett College is scheduled to host University of Tennessee Southern on Military Appreciation Day on Friday, March 21, at the Grizzly Baseball Complex, starting at 5 p.m. A special ceremonial flyover is planned as a feature of pregame festivities.