Box Score When the ice finally melted enough for the Eagles to get back on the diamond, they hosted Bacone for a 3-game set, playing a doubleheader on Saturday followed by a 9-inning game on Monday afternoon. The Eagles, who are set to open KCAC play this week, swept Bacone, outscoring them 35-9 over the three games.
Game 1 Recap (16-2 win, 7 innings):
Game 2 Recap (8-1 win, 7 innings):
- Bacone scored in the top of the 2nd to take the lead, but OKWU responded with 3 runs in the 4th to retake the lead and never looked back.
- Kellen Brothers pitched 5.2 innings and struck out 11 batters in a strong pitching performance.
Game 3 Recap (11-6 win, 9 innings on Monday):
- OKWU's bats were strong again on Monday as the Eagles notched 15 hits during the game. They scored all 11 of their runs in the first 5 innings on their way to the win and series sweep.
- Cody Muncy had a strong day at the plate, with 4 hits in 5 at-bats and 2 RBI.
- Jesus Rojas drove in 4 runs, going 2-4 with a home run on the afternoon.
- Seth Delgado and Hector Manon also blasted home runs.
Up Next:
- The Eagles are 14-3 heading into March. They begin KCAC play today with a game at Friends. They host a series with Ottawa University this weekend.