MONROE, La. – Behind a stellar pitching performance and a new career-high 12 strikeouts from , Troy cruised to a 7-2 victory over the University of Louisiana Monroe Friday night from Warhawk field.
Gainous (4-2) was in control all night as he only gave up two hits, throwing 101 pitches in a season-high seven innings pitched. ULM's only run came in the third off a solo home run, and Gainous would end his night retiring the last nine batters he faced.
Troy (19-10, 6-4) saw production throughout their lineup as eight Trojans finished with having at least one hit.