The Basics
Game 1 Score: MNU 4 - Evangel 12
Game 2 Score: MNU 7 - Evangel 5 (9 inn)
Game 3 Score: MNU 3 - Evangel 4
Game 4 Score: MNU 17 - Evangel 1
Records: MNU (15-11, 10-6), EU (18-17, 10-6)
Location: Crusader Field - Springfield, Mo.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - MNU split a 4-game series at Evangel over the weekend. In Game 1, Evangel built a 4-0 lead before MNU rallied for 3 in the top of the 5th. But the Crusaders exploded for 8 in the bottom of the inning to put the game away in a 12-4 final.
Game 1 Turning Point
Evangel's 8-run rally in the 5th blew it open.
Game 1 Individual Leaders
Carlos Reyes (2-4, 2 RBI) had 2 hits.
In Game 2, the teams were tied at 5 in extra innings when MNU pushed 2 runs across to take the lead. Evangel walked twice in the bottom of the inning but
Austyn Gooch closed the door for a 2-run victory.
Game 2 Turning Point
MNU's 2-run top of the 9th was the difference.
Game 2 Individual Leaders
Jordan Dailey struck out 9 in a 7 inning no decision.
Austyn Gooch picked up the victory with 2 innings of 1-hit relief. And
Carlos Reyes (2-4, R, RBI, BB, SF), and
Sam Parrish (1-3, R, 2B, 2 BB, Sac) led the offense.
In Game 3, MNU built a 3-0 lead highlighted by a
Joshuan Sandoval homer, but Evangel came back late. A run in the 6th drew them closer, and with 2 outs and nobody on in the 7th, Evangel reached on an error and a walk to keep the game alive. A game-tying 2-run double was followed by a walkoff single, and Evangel stole Game 3.
Game 3 Turning Point
Evangel rallied for 3 runs with 2 outs and nobody on to win in the 7th.
Game 3 Individual Leaders
Austin Conour struck out 5 in 6 innings in a no decision. And
Carlos Reyes (1-2, RBI, SF),
Joshuan Sandoval (1-3, R, HR, RBI), and
Lenzie Foley (1-3, R, SB) led the offense.
In Game 4, MNU exploded for 17 runs in support of starter
Easten Garrett, who twirled a complete game 5-hitter to salvage a 4-game split. The Pioneers scored in all but 1 inning en route to their highest run total of the season.
Game 4 Turning Point
MNU scored 5 in the 2nd to spark a huge
Easten Garrett
Game 4 Individual Leaders
Easten Garrett earned his first win with a complete game 5-hitter. And
Carlos Reyes (2-3, 3 R, RBI, BB, 2 SB),
Sam Parrish (2-5, R, 2B, 4 RBI),
Jacob Jenkins (1-2, 2 R, HR, 2 RBI, BB, HBP),
Joshuan Sandoval (2-4, R, 2B, HR, 3 RBI),
Thomas Elms (1-1, 3 R, 4 SB), and
Cooper Curran (3-5, 3 R, RBI) had big games at the plate.
Up Next
The next 4-game series is Friday/Saturday at home vs. Benedictine (18-17, 8-8) starting at 1:00 each day.
