April 4, 2009

4.3.09 - Claremore, Okla.- The Mid-America Christian University baseball team dropped their series opener against Sooner Athletic Conference opponent Rogers State University 11-0 on Friday afternoon at Hillcat Complex.

The Hillcats put their first run on the board in the bottom of the second when right fielder Ryan Littlejohn singled and stole second. He scored on a double hit by Rob Rodriguez.

After a scoreless third RSU put up five runs (6-0) in the bottom of the fourth with five hits one of them being a two run home run by designated hitter Andy Gonell.

The Evangels left two men on base in the top of the fifth and the Hillcats add two more runs to their lead in the bottom half of the inning (8-0).

RSU tact on their final three runs in the bottom of the sixth and held the Evangels scoreless in the top of the seventh to complete the run rule.

Ben Coffeen started on the mound for the Evangels pitching 4 2/3 innings giving up 10 hits and eight runs. Kyle Francis came in and pitched 2/3 of an inning giving up five hits and three runs. Kaplan Smith closed out the game giving up one hit.

TJ Munch led the Evangels offensively going 2-for-3 on the day.

The Evangels will conclude their series with RSU Saturday, April 4th. The double header is set to start at 1 p.m.