The Kalamazoo College baseball team won both games of a doubleheader against Adrian College, securing the top seed in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) tournament. The Hornets will host the tournament from May 10-12 at Woodworth Field.

Kalamazoo Takes Game One with Strong Pitching and Hitting

The Hornets dominated game one of the doubleheader, beating Adrian College 7-0. Starting pitcher, Nick Schmidt, pitched a complete game shutout, allowing only four hits and one walk while striking out six batters. The Kalamazoo offense was led by third baseman, Tanner Hawkins, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBIs. Left fielder, Mitch VanKoevering, also had a productive day at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a double and two RBIs. The Hornets’ victory in game one set the tone for the rest of the doubleheader.

Hornets Keep Rolling in Game Two with Balanced Offensive Attack

In game two, Kalamazoo continued to dominate, scoring the first seven runs of the game. Starting pitcher, Braden Mussat, threw six scoreless innings, allowing only one hit and two walks while striking out seven batters. The Hornets’ offense was led by Cooper Mills and Ryar Rinehart, who each drove in two runs. Kalamazoo went on to win the game 10-5.

Kalamazoo Earns Top Seed in MIAA Tournament

With their two victories over Adrian College, Kalamazoo secured the top seed in the upcoming MIAA tournament. The Hornets will host the tournament at Woodworth Field and will face #4 seed Hope College in the first round. Kalamazoo finished the regular season with a 24-8 overall record and a 19-5 record in conference play. The Hornets will look to continue their strong play in the tournament and earn a bid to the NCAA Division III tournament.

Key Players Step Up for Kalamazoo

The Hornets’ success in the doubleheader was due in large part to the performances of key players. Tanner Hawkins, who had a home run and four RBIs in the doubleheader, has been a consistent offensive threat for Kalamazoo all season. Braden Mussat, who threw six scoreless innings in game two, improved his record to 6-0 on the season. Cooper Mills and Ryar Rinehart also had productive days at the plate, combining for four RBIs in game two.

The Kalamazoo College baseball team will look to continue their strong play in the MIAA tournament and earn a bid to the NCAA Division III tournament. With their strong pitching and balanced offensive attack, the Hornets have the talent to make a deep run in the tournament.

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