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Jonah Montes
9
Embry-Riddle (AZ) ERAU 2-6
12
Winner College of Idaho CI 9-2
Embry-Riddle (AZ) ERAU
2-6
9
Final
12
College of Idaho CI
9-2
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Embry-Riddle (AZ) ERAU 0 1 1 0 0 4 0 1 2 9 7 1
College of Idaho CI 0 0 5 0 0 3 4 0 X 12 13 3

W: K. Lapp (1-0) L: Schumann, Eric (0-1)

Game Recap: Baseball |

Eagles Drop Two in Idaho

Embry-Riddle played a double header against the College of Idaho on Saturday in Caldwell and ERAU fell in game one 13-5 and in the second game 12-9 at Wolfe Field.  

Game 1

Game Highlights:

  • Early Lead: The Eagles took an early lead, scoring in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th innings. Blake Moore's solo home run in the 2nd inning and Owen Cain's RBI double in the 4th inning were key highlights.
  • Pitching Struggles: Embry-Riddle's starting pitcher, Brody Gundert, pitched 5.2 innings, allowing 9 earned runs on 8 hits. The bullpen struggled to contain the Yotes' offense, with Keegan Eberly and Zack Bauer also giving up runs.
  • Offensive Efforts: Konner Nelson led the Eagles' offense with 2 hits, including a double, and a stolen base. Moore and Cain each contributed with extra-base hits and RBIs.

Key Innings:

  • 6th Inning Collapse: The Yotes exploded for 8 runs in the 6th inning, capitalizing on defensive errors and timely hitting. This inning proved to be the turning point in the game.
  • 8th Inning Insurance: The Yotes added 3 more runs in the 8th inning, putting the game out of reach for the Eagles.

Final Score: Embry-Riddle (AZ) 5, College of Idaho 13

Game 2

Game Highlights:

  • Early Lead: The Eagles got on the board in the second inning with a solo home run by freshman designated hitter Kaleb Shannon, giving Embry-Riddle an early 1-0 lead.
  • Big Sixth Inning: Embry-Riddle's offense exploded in the sixth inning, scoring four runs to take a 6-5 lead. Key hits included a ground-rule double by Nelson and a two-run double by James Warren.
  • Late Surge: The Eagles added two more runs in the ninth inning with a two-run homer by Kaden Menard, but it wasn't enough to close the gap.

Key Performances:

  • Shannon had a standout game, going 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, and an RBI.
  • Menard contributed significantly with a 2-for-4 performance, including a home run, two RBIs, and two runs scored.
  • Warren was instrumental in the Eagles' offense, hitting a crucial double and driving in a run.

Pitching Struggles:

  • Eric Schumann: Schumann started on the mound for the Eagles, pitching 5.1 innings and allowing seven earned runs on ten hits.
  • Bullpen: The bullpen faced challenges as well, with Jonah Montes and Braden Wilson combining to allow five runs in relief.
Embry-Riddle will be back on the road next weekend as the Eagles head to Lakeland, Florida to play Southeastern in a four game series beginning on Friday.  
 
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