MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A two-run homer lifted Brewton-Parker (6-17, 1-3 SSAC) over Faulkner (10-11, 1-1 SSAC) 2-0 in Game1 of this afternoon's Southern States Athletic Conference doubleheader, but a strong fifth inning anchored a 3-1 Lady Eagle victory here in the nightcap at Wynn Field.

The Barons's offense woke up in the third inning of the opener with three hits which included a two-run bomb that catapulted the team into the eventual win.

Caitlin Perry (5-2) came up shy in what was more or less a pitcher's duel. The sophomore gave up just four hits and tallied six strikeouts in the complete game effort.

Faulkner's offense, meanwhile, managed just two hits though only one batter struck out.

The visitors took a 1-0 lead on a passed ball in the top of the second inning in Game 2, but the advantage was short-lived as the Lady Eagles tied it on an infield error that same inning.

The home team finally fractured the tie on a Kendall Bennett RBI double in the fifth. Bennett later scored on a fielder's choice.

Emma Cornell (3-2) scattered seven hits over as many innings and booked four strikeouts in the win. She was also the only Lady Eagle with multiple hits in a game, registering a 2-for-3 effort and scoring the team's first run. 

Bennett had a hit in each game and drove in the go-head run and scored in the second contest. 

Faulkner will next host Brenau (Ga.) in conference play on Tuesday afternoon. Opening pitch in the doubleheader is slated for 3 p.m.

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