Gainous, Oates Toss Gem in Shutout Against App State

TROY, Ala. – True Freshman was dominant as he tossed 7.1 scoreless innings in a series-opening shutout win for Troy Friday night at Riddle-Pace Field. Runs were at a premium in a pitcher's duel as the Trojans' downed Appalachian State, 2-0.

Gainous (6-3) logged his second consecutive scoreless outing behind seven strikeouts and just two walks while only allowing three hits. The righty improved his shutout streak to 16.1 innings, the longest since streak of 19 innings last season.

entered in relief of Gainous with two Mountaineers on base and one out in the eighth. After App State loaded the bases on a hit batter, Oates slammed the door shut with a swing-and-miss strikeout to end the threat.…