Emory University sophomore Jay Page picked up career highs with four hits and four RBIs, including a two-run home run, lifting the Eagles to a 10-7 upset win over 26^th-ranked Methodist University on Sunday in Fayetteville, NC.

After falling behind 1-0 on an unearned run for the Monarchs in the top of the first, Page struck with his first hit of the game, a two-run home run to left centerfield, scoring J.B. Smith and giving Emory a 2-1 lead.  The home run was the second of the season for Page.

The Eagles would add on another run in the third, as Jonathan Reilly’s RBI double scored Shivers to make it a 3-1 lead.  However, Methodist would strike back with a run in the bottom of the third, and two more in the fourth off starter Matthew Katten to retake the lead, 4-3.

Emory responded with a big inning in the fifth, keyed by Page’s third hit of the game, a two RBI single with the bases loaded.  Later in the inning, Ryan Jones added an RBI double, followed by a two-RBI double for Shivers, to give Emory an 8-4 advantage.

After Methodist picked up two more runs in the bottom of the fifth to make it an 8-6 game, the Eagles would add on some more insurance in the top of the seventh with a Jones RBI triple, followed by an RBI single for Shivers, the centerfielder’s fourth hit and third run driven in during the game.

Freshman Caleb Long entered the game for Katten in the sixth inning, pitching two and a third scoreless frames, allowing just two hits and a walk.  Senior Will Gumm relieved Long with two on and one out in the eighth, and despite allowing a hit, got a popup and a groundout to end the inning unscathed.  Gumm stayed in to pitch the ninth, and despite allowing a run on three hits, picked up his first save of the season.  Katten earned the win, improving to 5-2 this season.

Page finished the day four-for-five with the home run, four RBIs and one run scored.  Shivers was four-for-four during the game, driving in three and scoring one while stealing a base as well.  Jones added on three hits, including a double and a triple, and two RBIs as well.  Emory totaled 16 hits, including five extra-base hits, during the contest.

After splitting the series with Methodist, Emory improved to 15-17, while Methodist dropped to 23-9 with the loss.  The Eagles are now 2-1 this season against ranked opponents.

The Eagles will continue their road trip on Tuesday, April 13^th at 7:00 PM as Emory will face NCAA Division II North Georgia College and State University in Dahlonega, GA.