OKLAHOMA CITY – The No. 4-ranked Oklahoma Wesleyan University Eagles defeated the Mid-America Christian University Evangels 17-1 today (Apr. 11) at James Curtis Field.

The Eagles grabbed the lead on a two-run homer by Alejandro Hernandez in the second before Ryan Moseley singled home Jake White in the bottom of the second to make it a one-run game.

From there, the Eagles pulled away, scoring four in the third, one in the sixth and then seven more in the eighth.

Moseley and Colt Pickens each went two-of-three at the plate for the Evangels (14-27). 

Josh Stevenson went 2 2/3 innings, giving up six runs and striking out two.

Zach Carley followed Stevenson and pitched 3 1/3 innings, allowing one run with two strikeouts.

Chase Broeske got the win for the Eagles (36-8), surrendering only one run on five hits and striking out five.

The Evangels threatened in the bottom of the first, loading the bases with no outs, but Broeske got a strikeout and double play to get out of the jam.

Hernandez powered the Eagles' attack, going three-of-five with a pair of homers and seven RBIs.

The Evangels will next host Bacone College to begin a three-game series on Friday afternoon (Apr. 14) at 1 pm.