The Bulldogs opened up their season this weekend at the University of Auburn-Montgomery, playing against AUM, Southern Poly, and Embry Riddle.  The Bulldogs came away with 2 wins and 2 losses, splitting with AUM, defeating Southern Poly, and losing to Embry Riddle. 

Tennessee Wesleyan started the weekend with the game against Southern Poly on Saturday winning 14-5.   The Bulldogs had just nine hits, but took advantage of five errors and put the game away with a seven-run sixth inning.

Senior Stephen Branca led the offense with a home run and double, scoring three runs and driving in four. Junior Jake Stone also had two hits with a double, scored twice and had five RBIs. Senior Taylor Oldham homered with two RBIs and senior Tanner Quirk had a hit with two runs scored.

Junior Jeremy Fitzgerald was the winning pitcher, giving up four runs on six hits with four strikeouts and issued one walk. Senior Corey Collins earned the save, allowing just one run on two hits with three strikeouts over three innings.