Goodwell,Okla-
The Aggies baseball team secured victories in both games of their mid-week series against Southern Nazarene University. With final scores of 16-6 and 10-9, and achieved a significant milestone by taking two games from the Strom for the first time since 2017.
Game One Recap:
- The Aggies dominated from the onset, mainly blazing in the third inning with a remarkable display of 9 runs.
- Back-to-back-to-back home runs from Jeremy Dibartolomeo, David Garcia, and Jose Arrieta highlighted the Aggies' explosive offense.
- Tate Nebhut's solid performance on the mound, pitching six innings, earned him his first win of the season.
- The Aggies collectively amassed 12 hits, demonstrating their offensive prowess and securing a comfortable victory over the Strom.
Game Two Highlights:
- Despite facing an early deficit, trailing 7-2, the Aggies rallied back with a resilient offensive effort.
- Ryota Kusumoto's three-run home run in the fifth inning sparked the Aggies' comeback, narrowing the score to 5-7.
- Kusumoto continued to be a key contributor, tying the game at 7-7 with a crucial single in the sixth inning.
- Jose Arrieta's double and David Garcia's subsequent single in the same inning propelled the Aggies ahead, securing a 10-7 lead.
- Braeden LeJarraga's stellar performance in the seventh inning, recording his first save of the season, ensured the Aggies' victory in the second game.
- Blake McLean notched his first win of the season.
After the game assistant coach Jared Mayeda stated" Pitching was fantastic today. Two great starts from Tate Nebhut and Carlos Joaquin. Our offense also came ready to hit. Great team day. Go Aggies!"
Upcoming Series:
The Aggies will now focus on their next challenge as they head to Plainview, TX, to face Wayland Baptist University in a three-game series. The series is set to commence on Friday, March 8th, with the first pitch scheduled for noon.