Feb. 18, 2008

2.18.08 - MUSKOGEE, Okla. - The Mid-America Christian University Junior Varsity Evangels split with the Bacone University Junior Varsity Warriors Monday, Feb 18. The JV Evangels lost the first game 13-7, and won the second game 15-10.

"I thought we played well," MACU Head Coach Jason Blackwell said. "We struggled on defense a little, but we could not have hit the ball any better."

In the first game, the JV Evangels committed just one error, but gave up 12 earned runs. Freshman Sean Sanders struggled from the mound, pitching two innings, giving up eight earned runs. Senior Cody Price came in and pitched just five pitches in the fourth inning and recorded three quick outs, but the deficit was too big for the JV Evangels as their comeback fell short.

In the second game, the JV Evangels scored 11 runs in the first two innings, and never trailed. Freshman Brandy Vann got the start from the mound, but struggled in the first inning. Freshman Nick Blizzard came in relief the second inning, and gave up eight unearned runs in four innings. Blizzard pitched out of jams, and the MACU offense helped the JV Evangels win the game.

Freshman Thomas Finn came in relief in the bottom of the sixth inning and shut the Warriors down, getting his first save of the season. Freshman Alex Webb went 4-for-5 with two doubles and two homeruns. Anthony Crosby went 5-for-7 on the day with two homeruns and three singles.

The JV Evangels are 5-3 on the season.

MACU JV will battle Bacone JV at home Monday, Feb 25. First game of the double header is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.

If you are interested in playing baseball for MACU or would like more information about the baseball program, contact Coach Jason Blackwell at 405-692-3138 or via email at jblackwell@macu.edu.