Hutchinson, Kan. – The Central Christian College baseball team took the diamond this past weekend against the Bethany Swedes. The Tigers took the four-game series, winning three out of four against the Swedes.
Pitching was key for the Tigers as they had two starters throw complete games and solid bullpen arms clean up any trouble that arose. Stringing together crucial at-bats to prolong innings were a big part of the Tigers' success.
Game 1, W 5-4
Hitting: The Tigers offense came in spurts, scoring just two runs on four hits but it would be all they would need.
Pitching: The Tigers sent senior Peyton Ramsey out for the first game of this series. Ramsey answered the call well, going all seven innings allowing just one run on four hits and striking out three.
Leaders
Game 1
Hits: Carlos Gusman, Gabriel Hernandez, Jason Smith (1)
Doubles: JJ Esparza (1)
Triples: none
Homeruns: none
RBI: Carlos Gusman, Jason Smith (1)
Stolen Bases: Joseph Gusman, Carlos Gusman (1)
Strikeouts Pitching: Peyton Ramsey (3)
Put Outs: Samuel Metzger (6)
Game 2, W 5-4
Hitting: In the second game, the Tigers were able to generate five runs on seven hits and left five runners staranded on base.
Pitching: Freshman Branta Mikulecky got the start for the Tigers in Game 2. Mikulecky went four innings, allowing just one run on two hits while only walking three. Colt Gniech gave the Tigers two innings of work, allowing two runs on three hits while striking out one. Jordan Ramsey came in and got the save for the Tigers, allowing one run on one hit.
Leaders
Game 2
Hits: JT Taylor (2)
Doubles: none
Triples: none
Homeruns: none
RBI: Samuel Metzger, James Perales, Joseph Gusman
Stolen Bases: Justin Ricketts (1)
Strikeouts Pitching: Colt Gniech (1)
Put Outs: Samuel Metzger (8)
Game 3, W 6-2
Hitting: In the first game Saturday, the Tigers struck early, scoring six runs on just three hits. The Tigers ran rampant on the bases stealing four bags and taking advantage of Bethany errors.
Pitching: Tristan Castner was on the bump for Game 2 on Saturday. Caster tossed a complete game going seven innings, allowing just two runs, striking out seven and walking three.
Leaders
Game 3
Hits: Allen Gutierrez (2)
Doubles: none
Triples: none
Homeruns: none
RBI: Justin Ricketts (1)
Stolen Bases: JJ Esparza (2)
Strikeouts Pitching: Tristan Castner (7)
Put Outs: Samuel Metzger, Allen Gutierrez (7)
Game 4, L 10-2
Hitting: In the series finale, the bats went cold as the Tiger offense pushed across just two runs on two hits.
Pitching: Cole Hancock started in Game 4 for the Tigers. He went 3 innings, allowing four runs on two hits while walking three and striking out three. Joseph Frey took over in the fourth and lasted a third of an inning, allowing four runs on two hits, walking two and striking out just one. Christopher Aaron finished off the inning, allowing just one hit while striking out two. Markkus Jones pitched the final inning for the Tigers, allowing one run on three hits and striking out two.
Leaders
Game 4
Hits: Landen Volner, Joseph Gusman (1)
Doubles: none
Triples: none
Homeruns: none
RBI: Samuel Chavez (1)
Stolen Bases: Joseph Gusman (2), Jace Phillips, JJ Esparza, JT Taylor (1)
Strikeouts Pitching: Cole Hancock (3)
Put Outs: Landen Volner (8)
Coach Quote:
"We had to adjust our schedule due to weather and our guys answered very well. They handled the adversity and competed extremely well. Peyton Ramsey and Tristan Castner both throwing complete games was huge for our pitching staff and set us up well. Freshman Branta Mikulecky got his first collegiate win and James Perales got his first collegiate hit and RBI. It was a great all around team effort and great momentum swing for the ball club." - Coach Stephen McNett
Next Up:
The Tigers will be back on the road this upcoming week, taking on Sterling College in Sterling, Kansas.
