The No. 2-ranked Georgia Gwinnett College baseball team tallied 43 runs to close out its regular season home slate, defeating Spartanburg Methodist College (South Carolina) 20-7 and Carolina University (North Carolina) 23-3 on Saturday at the Grizzly Baseball Complex.

GGC (42-4) scored 76 runs in winning all four games of the weekend's Continental Athletic Conference Showdown.

Along the way the baseball program Saturday honored former GGC student and social media influencer Cody Butler on Cody Butler Day. His NAIA Ball social media platform has grown to have more than 42,000 followers on X and 20,000 followers on Instagram. The organization provides daily social updates and breaks down all the action across the NAIA baseball landscape with a weekly podcast.

A special seat in the grandstand of the Grizzly Baseball Complex honors Butler and GGC players and coaches wore NAIA Ball t-shirts in honor of Butler during both games on Saturday.

"Cody created something that has impacted thousands and continues to impact people at this level," said Head Coach Jeremy Sheetinger. "NAIA Ball's podcast highlights all of the dedicated NAIA coaches and players and connects our schools. I love that GGC continues to honor Cody and what he started. NAIA Ball continues to flourish and is a great legacy of Cody's love for NAIA baseball."

On the field, the Grizzlies used a pair of big innings to win both games.

Junior Tyler M. Martin connected on a two-run homer over the right field fence during the third inning to provide the hosts with a 7-4 lead against Spartanburg Methodist. Junior Alex Harrell added a two-run double before senior Scott Seeker followed with an RBI double to cap a six-run frame.

A few innings later, Harrell hit a two-run single before scoring on a wild pitch, stretching the team's lead to 13-4. He then drove in a pair of runs with a single through the left side of the infield one inning later. Harrell went 3-for-4, had seven RBI, and scored three runs in the contest.

Senior Paul Winland Jr. connected on a grand slam homer to cap the early run production.

In the nightcap against Carolina, the Grizzlies scored 12 runs in the fourth inning to build a commanding 17-3 advantage. Senior Joe Quelch started the big frame with an RBI single. Back-to-back RBI doubles from senior Braxton Meguiar and Alex Harrell stretched the lead to 9-3.

Junior Grant Pohlman continued the offensive barrage with a two-run single through the left side of the infield. Senior Scott Seeker lined an RBI double down the right field line to cap the 12-run fourth inning.

Senior Zayd Brannigan connected on a two-run home run during the sixth inning.

Meguiar scored seven runs on Saturday to increase his total to a NAIA-record 313 runs during his career.

"I love the fact that the smallest player on the field (the 5-foot-5 Meguiar) surrounded by big men has been an absolute linchpin to our success over the last four years. It couldn't happen to a better person and a more special player," said Sheetinger. "I am so proud of what he has accomplished in our jersey. He has left his legacy on this program in so many ways. The national record is indicative of his impact."

Quelch scored four runs against Carolina and went 2-for-4, with three RBI, at the plate. Pohlman collected three hits and drove in three runs in the nightcap.


 
Coach's Corner
"This group is committed to who we are, what we are about, and how we go about scoring runs. Our plan this weekend was to be consistent and play our brand of baseball. I love the fact that the guys showed up and put our plan into place. The game rewarded them for that commitment," said Head Coach Jeremy Sheetinger.
 
Turning Point
The Grizzlies put runs on the scoreboard in 10 of their 12 offensive innings to tally 43 runs in Saturday's two games. In the first game, the hosts scored six runs during the third inning to break open the contest, at 10-4. The team added three runs in the fifth inning and seven runs one inning later. GGC then used a 12-run fourth inning to break open the Carolina nightcap.
 
Key Plays
Spartanburg Methodist Game
Bottom of First
Braxton Meguiar hit a run-scoring single to plate Joe Quelch
Scott Seeker added a sacrifice fly, giving GGC a 2-1 lead
Paul Winland Jr. registered an RBI single to center field
 
Bottom of Third
Paul Winland Jr. lined a run-scoring double
Tyler M. Martin connected on a two-run homer to right field
Alex Harrell hit a two-run double to left field, giving the Grizzlies a 9-4 lead
Scott Seeker connected on an RBI double to cap a six-run frame
 
Bottom of Sixth
Paul Winland Jr. hit a grand slam home run to center field as the team eclipsed the 20-run total
 
Carolina Game
Bottom of First
Jackson Cobb lined a run-scoring single to right field to square the contest, at 2-2
 
Bottom of Third
Scott Seeker hit an RBI single through the right side of the infield, giving GGC a 3-2 lead
Grant Pohlman added a run-scoring single to extend the team's advantage to 5-2
 
Bottom of Fourth
Braxton Meguiar hit an RBI double to center field to bring home Joe Quelch
Alex Harrell followed with a double to left-center field
Grant Pohlman drove in a pair of runs with a single to give GGC a 13-3 advantage
Scott Seeker lined a run-scoring double down the right field line to conclude a 12-run frame
 
Bottom of Sixth
Zayd Brannigan connected on a two-run homer to left field for the team's 23rd run of the game
 
Inside The Numbers

• The Grizzlies tallied 31 hits to score 43 runs across Saturday's action
• Senior Wyatt Dodgens picked up his sixth win of the season out of the bullpen, tossing 3.2 innings against Spartanburg Methodist College
• GGC surpassed the 300-stolen base barrier for the season during the Carolina contest; the Grizzlies currently have a NAIA-leading 301 steals
• Junior Alex Harrell went 4-for-6 with eight RBI in the pair of victories

News & Notes

• GGC improves to 42-4 on the season; Spartanburg Methodist is 19-27 on the season; Carolina stands 8-33 in 2025
• The Grizzlies were ranked No. 2 in the latest NAIA Top 25 poll
• Georgia Gwinnett College paid tribute to the contributions of former GGC student and NAIA Ball social media platform creator Cody Butler on Cody Butler Day
• The team had a 31-1 home record during the regular season

Up Next
Georgia Gwinnett College is scheduled to travel to No. 18-ranked Johnson University on Tuesday, April 22, in Knoxville, Tennessee, starting at 3 p.m.