OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – The Oklahoma Panhandle State University baseball team wrapped up its series against Mid-America Christian University with a 12-4 loss on Sunday, completing a three-game sweep by the Evangels.
The Aggies came out strong in the first inning, jumping to a quick 4-0 lead. Alejandro Hernandez sparked the offense with a two-run double down the left-field line, bringing home Ryota Kusumoto and Israel Gandara. Xavier Garcia followed up with a two-RBI single to center field, plating Hernandez and Bryan Montano.
However, the Evangels responded immediately in the bottom of the first inning, evening the score at 4-4. They continued to add to their lead throughout the game, scoring in five different innings, including a six-run outburst in the sixth that put the game out of reach for OPSU.
Key Performances:
- Alejandro Hernandez led the Aggies at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a double and two RBIs.
- Xavier Garcia added a hit and two RBIs in the first inning.
- Bryan Montano recorded a pair of hits and a run scored.
- Braden Greene (L, 1-4) started on the mound, pitching five innings, allowing 10 earned runs on 11 hits with four strikeouts.
- Juan Javier provided a solid relief effort, throwing 2.1 scoreless innings with three strikeouts.
Next Up: The Aggies will look to bounce back as they return home to Carroll Gribble Field for a three-game Sooner Athletic Conference series against Southwestern Christian University on Friday, March 21st and 22nd.
