University not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since April 30, 2024. They blew past the Lincoln Cougars 11-2.
Daniel Grabo made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has become a key player for University: the team is 2-1 when he allows at most one hit, but 5-9 otherwise. Grabo was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March of 2024.
Jacob Kennison
| 03/19/25 @ Wheeling Park | 6 |
| 03/22/25 vs Jefferson | 4 |
| 04/11/25 vs Hurricane | 3 |
In other pitching news, Jacob Kennison looked comfortable as he tossed 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. University is 2-1 when Kennison allows one or fewer earned runs, but 5-9 otherwise.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Brance McCune, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. He is becoming a predictor of University's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 4-10 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Brock Shuba, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
University always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .559. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
University's victory bumped their record up to 7-10. As for Lincoln, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-6.
Looking ahead, University will take on Fairmont Senior at 1:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Lincoln, they will challenge Lewis County at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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