LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Bryant University baseball team was swept in a doubleheader on Saturday afternoon against Liberty.

The Flames won game one 10-3, and completed the sweep with a 10-3 win in game two. Bryant and Liberty close the series on Sunday at 1:00 p.m.

Game Information
Game 1: Liberty 10, Bryant 3
Game 2: Liberty 10, Bryant 3
Records: Bryant 1-7 | Liberty 6-4
Location: Worthington Field (Lynchburg, Va.)
W|L|S: Cole Garrett | Coleman Picard (1-1)
W|L|S: Nick Moran | Chase Jeter (0-1)

Key Moment (Game 1)

• The Flames broke open a close game with a five-run fifth inning.             

How it Happened (Game 1)

• The Flames posted single runs in the first, third and fourth innings.
• In the fifth, Guy plated two with a single and Castillo capped the inning with a two-run triple.
• Bryant would get on the board with three runs in the eighth. Zac Zyons tripled home Kaden Hilburger and Lewis Barnum before scoring on a double from Sam Sinisgalli.

Key Moment (Game 2)

• The Flames hit a pair of home runs in a five-run first and never looked back.

How it Happened (Game 2)

• Bryant scored first in game two as John Hosmer scored Derek Smith with a sac fly.
• In the bottom of the first, Foster hit a three-run home run and Hertzler followed with a two-run shot to make it 5-1.
• The Flames would add a run in the second and two more in the third.
• Brian Schaub clubbed an RBI double off the right field wall in the top of the sixth.
• In the seventh, Bryant loaded the bases with one out and was able to plate a run on a sac fly from Gavin Noriega.

Stats and Game Notes

• Picard allowed three runs on seven hits, walked one and struck out three over 4.0 innings in game one.
• Jackson Vanesko allowed two unearned runs and struck out two in 2.0 innings of relief.
• Zyons is now 2-for-3 on the year with a home run, triple and three RBI.
• Justin Hackett picked up his first collegiate hit in the first game.
• Chase Jeter surrendered eight runs (seven earned) on seven hits in 3.0 innings in game two. It was his first start of the year.
• Derek Smith went 3-for-3 with a double in game two.
• Carmine Petosa picked up a pair of hits in game two.
• Liam LeVangie tossed 3.0 scoreless innings of relief in game two. He didn't allow a hit, walked one and struck out three.
• Logan Frasier tossed the final 2.0 innings of game two.

Up Next
Bryant and Liberty wrap up their weekend series on Sunday with a 1:00 p.m. first pitch.