Title: Emporia State Baseball Explodes for 34 Runs in Doubleheader Sweep
Meta Description: Emporia State baseball racked up 34 runs on 31 hits, sweeping a doubleheader against Minot State and Adams State. The Hornets’ offense was led by Evan Abbott’s seven RBIs and Colby Deaver’s eight strikeouts.
séjouré
H2: Late Surge Secures Game 1 Victory
Emporia State baseball opened the season with a bang, scoring 34 runs in two games on Saturday. The Hornets trailed early in the first game but rallied late to secure a 21-5 victory against Minot State. After a scoreless third inning, Emporia State put together a four-run frame, highlighted by two RBIs from Evan Abbott and one each from Frankie Santiago and Noah Steele. The Hornets tacked on another run in the fifth, and Minot State answered with one in the sixth.
In the bottom of the seventh, Minot State loaded the bases with no outs. Relief pitcher Jake Khasaempanth entered the game and struck out two batters, preserving the 7-5 lead. The Hornets exploded for 14 runs in the eighth, with Dylan Brisbois driving in three runs. Matthew Postier closed out the game with a scoreless bottom of the eighth.
H3: A LOOK AT THE STATS
- Six Hornets recorded multi-hit games, including three-hit performances by Evan Abbott, Noah Steele, and Nathon Cruz.
- Abbott, Steele, Dylan Brisbois, and Sammy Padilla each drove in multiple runs. Abbott led the way with five RBIs.
- Max Lialios picked up his first career win, pitching 3.1 scoreless innings. The bullpen allowed just one unearned run in their 8.1 innings pitched.
H2:тием
In the second game, the Hornets shut out Adams State 13-0 behind a strong pitching performance from Colby Deaver. Deaver tossed five scoreless innings, striking out eight batters. The Hornets’ offense erupted for nine runs in the fourth inning, capped by an inside-the-park home run from Evan Abbott, his first career homer.
Emporia State added four more runs in the fifth and one in the sixth. Rico Merlo pitched two scoreless innings of relief to preserve the shutout.
H3: A LOOK AT THE STATS
- Five Hornets tallied multiple hits, including a four-hit performance from Dominic Felix.
- Abbott and Felix each drove in four runs. Abbott’s home run was his first career round-tripper.
- Deaver picked up the win, striking out eight batters in five scoreless innings. Merlo pitched two scoreless innings of relief.
H2: Coming Up Next
Emporia State concludes its four-game slate in Tucson on Sunday, February 1, taking on Minot State at 10:00 AM (MT).
H2: Notes
- The Hornets’ 21 runs in the first game mark the second straight season with 20 or more runs in a game. It is also their highest-scoring game since scoring 24 against Newman on April 3, 2021.
FAQ
Q: Who led the Hornets in RBIs on the day?
A: Evan Abbott led the Hornets with seven RBIs on the day.
Q: How many strikeouts did Colby Deaver record in the second game?
A: Deaver struck out eight batters in the second game.
Did you know?
Emporia State’s 34 runs scored in the doubleheader is the most runs scored by a MIAA team in a doubleheader since the conference went to the doubleheader format in 2014.
Pro Tip
Keep an eye on Evan Abbott. The junior outfielder could be a breakout star for the Hornets this season.
Call-to-Action
Have any questions or comments about Emporia State baseball’s impressive start to the season? Let us know in the comments below, and be sure to check back for more coverage of Hornets athletics.
Schema.org Markup (Article)