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| A dominant two-inning surge powered the University of the Ozarks to a convincing 15–3 victory over Lyon College on Tuesday afternoon in game two. A strong start faded late for the Eagles as Lyon erupted for nine runs in the sixth inning to secure a 13–7 comeback victory in the opener. University of the Ozarks athletics photo |
Augustana's offense erupted early and often in the opener before Westminster salvaged the split in the nightcap, as the Vikings earned a 12–1 run-rule victory in game one before falling 19–8 in game two on Tuesday at Swanson Stadium. Augustana wasted no time taking control in the opener, scoring six runs in the first inning and never looking back in a 12–1 run-rule victory. Augustana's offense struck early once again in game two, highlighted by a five-run third inning and a home run from Hendren, but Westminster used multiple late offensive rallies to claim the nightcap. Westminster responded with a seven-run fifth inning to erase Augustana's lead and move in front 12–8. The Blue Jays added single runs in the sixth and multiple insurance runs in the ninth to pull away, while the Viking offense was unable to add to its early total.
Averett won one and lost one against Carolina University in Tuesday's doubleheader. Averett (3-4) dropped game one to Carolina (7-6) as the Bruins took an early lead and held off Averett''s late charge to win the day's opening game. Game two played out much differently for Averett. The Cougars pounced on Carolina's pitching early and often. The exclamation point of Averett's day came in the bottom of the fifth inning thanks to the bat of Tyler Lowe. The junior outfielder turned on a 1-1 pitch and swiftly deposited it over the fence in left field. Lowe's line drive blast cleared the wall easily, and helped cement the Cougars' 7-3 Game 2 victory. Freshman Justin Godsey turned in an excellent performance on the mound for Averett. Godsey started game two on the bump and tossed 4.1 innings of two-run ball while striking out four Bruins in the process. Freshman Bradyn Schultz also dazzled in his debut outing, going 1.2 innings without allowing a baserunner.
Maryville (Tenn.) handed Berry its first loss of the season Tuesday afternoon, rallying for a 6–5 road victory with a decisive three-run ninth inning at Berry's home park. The Scots trailed for much of the afternoon in a tightly contested game before breaking through late. After Berry carried a 5–3 edge into the final frame, Maryville's offense pieced together timely hits and took advantage of opportunities to flip the game in dramatic fashion, plating three runs in the ninth to seize the lead. In the ninth, Maryville's lineup showed poise and patience, producing quality at-bats and capitalizing on traffic on the bases. The rally erased the deficit and put the Scots in front for good. From there, the Maryville bullpen shut the door, retiring Berry in order in the bottom of the ninth to secure the upset. Maryville finished with 11 hits, matching Berry's hit total, while forcing the issue on the bases and in key situations late. Defensively, the Scots made the plays when they mattered most, stranding Berry runners in the late innings to preserve the comeback. The win marks a statement road victory for Maryville College Scots, knocking off a previously unbeaten Berry Vikings squad and showcasing resilience in a one-run game away from home.
It was a classic midweek contest at Edgar H. McBane Field between Guilford (5-3) and Southern Virginia (1-6), one that featured 11 pitchers, 31 baserunners, and in the end, a nonconference win for the home team, 7-6 on Tuesday afternoon. Stratton Barwick cruised through the opening three frames but hit trouble in the fourth, completing that inning but that was all. The Knights' opener did not even last as long as Barwick, as Camden Brogdon got touched up in the first, completing just 2.0 innings . Instead, this became a game of the bullpens with each squad's initial reliever factoring into the decision. Izaac McGuire picked up his first win since 2022 for GC, improving to 1-0 after navigating a pair of hits in a scoreless fifth. It was another strong showing from Skyler Dark who scored all-three times he reached on a 2-for-4 day with a walk. The squads traded single runs in the bottom of the sixth and top of the seventh, but things settled from there. Reilan Vickrey (Greensboro, N.C.) allowed two on with one out in the eighth but escaped the jam, then Bradford allowed a solo shot to Geertsen, but locked down the 7-6 win.
Piedmont picked up their fourth win of the season, 7-5 over Oglethorpe, off the back of a late offensive surge. The Lions looked to piece together their pitching in this midweek contest. In a 5-4 game, Piedmont would need insurance going into the eighth. With two outs already in the inning, the Lions needed a rally, and it started with a walk to Jack Ryan and an infield single by Justin Shaffer, once again setting the table for Cody Funk. Funk would once again drive the ball up the middle and bring home a pair, giving the Lions more insurance and a 7-4 lead. The Stormy Petrels would score one run in the bottom of the eighth, but the combination of Lucas Tritt and Luke Manry shut down the Oglethorpe lineup and locked up a 7-5 Lions win. It was one of the more complete wins for the Lions on the season as the offense and pitching clicked at the right moments, bringing a mid-week win.
A Tuesday night slugfest turned into a victory for East Texas Baptist with a 16-10 over LeTourneau. The Tigers' offense was powered by five home runs and 14 hits as they moved to 5-4 on the year. LeTourneau rallied with seven runs in the fifth inning, but ETBU's five-run outburst in the same inning, followed by four more in the sixth, ensured the win. Raef Wright hit two home runs and drove in four runs while scoring three times. Kahne Nolen added three runs, two hits, and a home run while also drawing a walk. Carter May started the game, pitching three innings and allowing three earned runs on 4 hits with one strikeout. Tyler Bogusz delivered a strong performance, pitching four scoreless innings in relief to finish the game, striking out three, and not allowing a hit, securing the win for ETBU.
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| Hardin-Simmons' fell behind 8-0 but came storming back and beat the University of Dallas 17-10 on Tuesday evening at Hunter Field. Hardin Simmons athletics photo by Mikael Echeveste |
Competing in their first non-conference game of the season, Concordia Texas defeated Southwestern by a score of 12-7. Samuel Ortiz powered his first home run of the season at Gardner-Boggs Field on Tuesday. The Pirates recorded four hits for three runs in the top of the first. CTX answered immediately with a leadoff homer from Ortiz to left center. Jake Townsend & Kalen Clark would also reach base and score to tie the game through the first. Concordia would put up a crooked number in the next two frames with three unearned runs in the second and another two unearned in the third. This was enough to secure the mid-week win.
Minnesota Morris opened the 2026 season in the win column after defeating Martin Luther 9-2 and 6-0 in a nonconference doubleheader Tuesday at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Cougars broke the game open in the sixth as Ben Meuser capped the stretch with a double to put UMM ahead 7-1. The Knights scored once in the bottom of the sixth. In the final innings, John Cromwell drew a leadoff walk. After Landen Meyerdirk was hit by a pitch and Aidan Moran walked, the Cougars loaded the bases with no outs. Peyton Neadeau was hit by a pitch to force in a run, and Blake Imhoff added a sacrifice fly for the final tally. Kellan Oligmueller pitched the final inning to secure the 9-2 victory. Travis Godfrey started on the mound and pitched a 1-2-3 inning to open game two. Godfrey earned the win after four scoreless innings. Luke McHugh pitched a scoreless sixth inning and Breckin Silvain preserved the shutout as the Cougars secured the 6-0 win. Minnesota Morris finished with 10 hits in the victory, led by Trevor Haberman's three.
Emory won its fourth consecutive game Tuesday night after going on the road and defeating LaGrange, 8-2, at Cleaveland Field. The Eagles were led on the evening by strong pitching performances, highlighted by junior JT Rattigan who won his first game of the season. Rattigan allowed an unearned run in five innings of work while allowing three hits and two walks as he struck out four. Senior Paul Fine and graduate student Nic Roma combined to limit the Panthers to one run over the final four innings of relief with Roma securing the team's first save of the year with two scoreless frames to go along with four strikeouts. Juniors Jake Lawson and Zach Hanson supplied the early run support in Emory's two-run third inning. The Eagles scored again in both the fifth and sixth innings and took a 4-2 lead into the ninth. In Emory's final turn at bat, the Eagles took advantage of ineffectiveness from the LC hurlers by scoring four times thanks to four walks and a hit-by-pitch. Roma, who entered in the eighth, sent down the Panthers in order in the home half of the frame to seal the road win.
Keystone kicked off the 2026 season with an 8-5 loss to Hanover on Tuesday afternoon at the Cal Ripken Experience. Hanover got off to a hot start scoring five runs in the first three innings, freshman Jack Shaeffer started the scoring with a first inning home run. Sophomore Ben Brittingham added to the lead with a two RBI triple the following inning. In the sixth inning, senior Josh Simpson added to the run total on an RBI to right center field. Freshman Michael Kirk got the final run across on a sacrifice fly to center field to score Senior Trevor Jones. Freshman Parker Heaney got his first start as a Panther and lasted four innings striking out three. Sophomore Bradley Zekl got the win after two innings of work allowing only one hit and no runs. Freshman Michael Kirk got the save for Hanover giving up no hits and striking out four.
Castleton grabbed its second win of the season on Tuesday, taking down John Jay 14-2 in seven innings. Nick Lescarbeau set a new career-high with five strikeouts in his first win of the season. Tommie Shaw, Carter Dickinson, and Alex McClelland led the team with three hits each, while Dickinson led with six RBIs. McClelland tied the game at two in the top of the second inning. With bases loaded, Dickinson was walked, allowing Trey LaVigne to cross home as Castleton took its second lead of the game. The Spartans piled on the runs at the top of the third and the final runs came in the top of the sixth for a 14-2 lead. The pitchers and fielders on both sides kept the runs to zero through the final inning and a half as Castleton claimed its second win of the season.