Pioneers Beat Panthers

The Basics
Score: MNU 4 - York 2
Records: MNU (4-3), York (10-7)
Location: Robbie Jones Field at Dixon Stadium - Olathe, Kan.

OLATHE, Kan. - The Pioneers picked up their biggest win of the young season with a 4-2 victory over #13 York on Tuesday. The Pioneers got on the board in the bottom of the 2nd inning when Nelson Santiago's 1-out double brought home 2 runs. York answered in the top of the 3rd with 2 runs to tie it, and the game remained tied until the bottom of the 7th. Isaac Geisinger led off with a hit and Lenzie Foley followed with a bunt single. The runners moved up on a wild pitch, and Christian Quinones drove them home with a single to give MNU a 4-2 lead. Zach Stinnett and Joel Lopez finished the game scoreless, and MNU won their 4th straight.

Turning Point
Christian Quinones' 2-run single in the bottom of the 7th won the game for the Pioneers.

Individual Leaders
Emilio Gonzales allowed just 2 hits in 4 innings in a no decision. Zach Stinnett picked up the win with 4 innings of shutout ball. Joel Lopez struck out 2 in the 9th for his second save. And Christian Quinones (3-4, 2 RBI, SB), Logan Tills (1-2, 2 BB, SB), Jacob Jenkins (3-3, R, 2B, 3B, HBP), and Nelson Santiago (2-4, 2B, 2 RBI) led the offense.

Inside the Box Score
The Pioneer bullpen pitched 5 innings of 3-hit scoreless relief.

Up Next
The next games are a 4-game series at Wayland Baptist (8-6) this weekend.