ORANGEBURG, SC - The Claflin Panthers (5-17-1, 0-9 PBC) closed out their weekend series against the Augusta Jaguars (8-19, 5-7 PBC) with a great effort in a 13-3 loss, Saturday afternoon. The Panthers gave another great hitting effort, but the team was not able to keep up with the Jaguars.
 
As a team, the Panthers had another great day at the plate. The team totaled 10 hits in the game. Claflin senior Kimon Quarles continued his hot streak with a three-for-five effort at the plate with a triple, a run scored, and a run batted in (RBI). Sophomore Christian Hill added a two-for-four batting effort with a run scored.
 
Claflin freshman Travyon Taylor (1-1) started the game and took the pitching loss. He finished the game with two strikeouts in four innings. Fellow freshman Nathan Young added a pair of innings with two strikeouts as did junior Elijah Bonner.
 
With the loss, the Panthers fall to 5-17-1 overall and 0-9 in Peach Belt Conference (PBC) play. The Panthers will return to action, Tuesday afternoon, when the team hosts the Savannah State Tigers at Historic Mirmow Field.
 
For more information on Panthers baseball, contact the Claflin University Office of Athletics Media Relations at (803) 535-5548 or log on to www.athletics.claflin.edu.