Courtesy of Midland Athletics
FREMONT, Neb. – Midland University and Trinity Christian College took the field on a much warmer day on day two of their early-week series on Tuesday. The teams took advantage of the sunshine at Moller Field, playing a doubleheader beginning at 11:00 a.m. in Fremont. The Warriors took both games, 12-4 and 13-9, to complete the three-game sweep of the Trolls.
GAME ONE: Midland 12, Trinity Christian 4
With Jay Lambert on the mound, Midland hung an even dozen on the scoreboard as they won game one of the doubleheader. Lambert, who pitched a no-hitter in his last outing, allowed two hits in four innings of work. Outside of the opening inning, he kept the Trolls at bay. He finished the game with three strikeouts.
In relief of Lambert, Jacob Perez closed out the game with three innings of work. He allowed a pair of runs while striking out 5 of the 12 batters he faced.
Offensively, the Warriors plated at least one run in each inning. After tying the game at 2-2 in the first, they stretched their lead to 7-2 through four.
Trey Nichols, Connor Petersen, and Trey Rodriguez each homered in the game. Nichols hit a solo shot in the 1st, Rodriguez left the yard in the 5th, and Petersen capped off the scoring with a two-run shot in the 6th.
Statistical Standouts
- Peyton Garbers: 3-for-4, R
- Trey Nichols: 2-for-2, R, 4 RBI, HR
- Chase Reynolds: 2-for-3, 2 R, 2 RBI, 3 SB
- Jay Lambert: 4.0 IP, 3 K, 2 H, 2 ER
- Jacob Perez: 3.0 IP, 5 K, 3 H, 2 ER
GAME TWO: Midland 13, Trinity Christian 9
In the final game of the three-game series, Midland had to battle back from a 9-3 deficit to complete their sweep. The Trolls broke through with a seven-run 3rd inning, chasing the Warriors’ starter, Lucas Hamzeh, as well as reliever Benji Hurth to the dugout. Chase Reynolds, who began the day at third base, came on to record the final two outs.
After being held in check for the first time in the series in the bottom of the 3rd, the Warriors rebounded in a big way with 10 runs in the 4th to regain the lead, 13-9. They had eight hits in the inning, including three extra-base hits. Kyle Weber had a two-run home run, Beau Boyle had a double down the left-field line, and Maddux Miyasota had a bases-clearing three-RBI triple.
Statistical Standouts
- Chase Reynolds: 3.2 IP, 3 K…1-for-2, 2 R, SB, BB
- Tyler Struck: 2-for-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, HR
- Maddux Miyasota: 2-for-4, 2 R, 3 RBI, 3B
- Matt Ross: 3-for-4, 3 R, RBI
Midland (10-1) will look to extend their seven-game winning streak this coming weekend when they travel to the Twin Cities for a pair of doubleheaders. They’ll face Valley City State (6-5) on Saturday and Sunday inside US Bank Stadium. First pitch of game one on March 12 is set for 5:30 p.m. with a 3:30 p.m. first pitch set for March 13.
