Back in the friendly confines of Latham Stadium, Furman's offense got back on track Saturday while Grant Schuermann continued to shine since coming back from Tommy John surgery in 2016. Schuermann allowed two runs on four hits in six innings as the Paladins defeated UT-Martin 11-3 in the second day of play in the First Pitch Invitational. Schuermann (3-0) had two walks and five strikeouts.
After being limited to two first-inning runs by Michigan State Friday at Fluor Field, Furman's offense provided Schuermann plenty of support Saturday. The Paladins (7-3) took advantage of five errors and eight wild pitches by UT-Martin. Landon Kay led the way with three of Furman's 13 hits, along with three RBIs and two runs scored.
Carter Grote, Jake Crawford and Brandon Elmy each had a pair of hits, while Grote also scored three runs. Ninth-place hitter Chadwick Word hit the only home run of the day when he led off the fifth inning by belting an 0-2 pitch for his second homer.
Schuermann's only trouble came in the third inning when the Skyhawks (5-3) scored two runs on three hits. The sophomore left-hander retired 10 of the last 11 batters he faced. The lone one he didn't get out in that span reached base on an error.
Nik Verbeke, a junior formerly of Spartanburg Methodist, tossed a scoreless eighth in his Paladin debut. Verbeke was expected to challenge for a weekend starting rotation spot before being slowed by injury.
Furman finishes up the First Pitch Invitational Sunday at Fluor Field. The Paladins face Presbyterian at 3 p.m.
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