Atlanta, GA – February 24, 2026 – The Lincoln University (PA) baseball team opened its season in impressive fashion Tuesday afternoon, sweeping a doubleheader against Morehouse College at Gresham Park. The Lions earned a 5-0 shutout in Game 1 before grinding out a 1-0 victory in Game 2 to move to 2-0 on the young season.
Game 1: Lincoln 5, Morehouse 0
Lincoln set the tone early and never looked back in the opener.
Isaiah Tinsley-Cobbs sparked the offense in the second inning with an RBI double to score Jaden Green. The Lions added two more runs in the third when Greenidge delivered a two-RBI single through the left side, extending the lead to 3-0.
In the fifth inning, Keith Gardner (Franklinton, NC/South Granville HS) provided the decisive blow with a two-run home run, pushing the advantage to 5-0.
Jaden Greenidge (Richmond, Va./Monacan) led the offense, going 3-for-3 with two RBIs, while Gardner finished with two RBIs and a home run. The Lions swiped multiple bases and applied constant pressure on the basepaths.
On the mound, Ethan Craig (Mount Laurel, NJ/Lenape HS) earned the win, tossing a strong outing while allowing just two hits. Lincoln's pitching staff combined to limit Morehouse to two hits and struck out seven in the shutout effort.
Game 2: Lincoln 1, Morehouse 0
The nightcap turned into a pitcher's duel, with Lincoln once again relying on dominant mound work.
The only run of the game came in the sixth inning when Marcellus Brown (Washington, DC/Riverdale Baptist) singled down the third-base line to drive in Jaden Greenidge (Richmond, Va./Monacan), breaking the scoreless tie.
Jaden Greenidge (Richmond, Va./Monacan) was outstanding on the mound in Game 2, earning the win with a complete-game shutout. He allowed just four hits, did not issue a walk, and struck out 10 batters in seven innings of work.
Lincoln recorded four hits in the contest and capitalized on timely execution to secure the sweep.
With the pair of shutouts, the Lions pitching staff did not allow a run across 14 innings on the day, highlighting early-season discipline and command.
Lincoln will look to carry momentum forward as the season continues following the strong opening doubleheader performance in Atlanta.
