CINCINNATI, Ohio – Indiana Wesleyan University baseball won the opener 10-2 on Tuesday at Cincinnati Christian (Ohio) before losing the nightcap 2-1. IWU pitching was efficient during the doubleheader as the Wildcats allowed just four runs in 13 innings of work. Five pitchers combined to allow just eight hits while striking out 14.

GAME 1

The Wildcats scored twice in the 2nd inning and broke the game wide open with an eight spot in the 4th inning. IWU pounded out seven hits and drew a pair of walks in the big inning that plated eight runs.

Kyle Hall was dominant in 4.0 innings of work on the mound with no runs on three hits. He struck out six Eagles and walked just one. Jared Swenson was stellar in relief as he did not allow a run in 2.2 innings.

Indiana Wesleyan had 11 hits in the win which included five extra base hits. Caleb Eder was 2-for-3 at the plate with a walk, two doubles, and two run scored while Steven Busby finished 1-for-2 with two walks and two runs.

GAME 2

Cincinnati Christian scored single runs in the 1st and 3rd innings to compile a 2-0 lead. Indiana Wesleyan plated their only run in the 4th inning when Lucas Goodin scored on a ball off the bat of Brady West. IWU nearly tied the game in that inning but West was thrown out at the plate trying to score on a single from second base.

Collin Ledbetter took the hard luck loss as he surrendered two runs on three hits in 5.1 innings. He struck out three and walked one.

Indiana Wesleyan outhit Cincinnati Christian 7-3 in the game, led by Jordan Wharton with a 3-for-3 performance. Nick Coy added two hits in the game.

COACH BENJAMIN SAYS...

"We had several guys pitch at a high level today that will add value in the short term and towards our long term goals. As hitters, we executed a high percentage of our plan. Game one was very clean and game two we hit a lot of balls hard but right on top of a defender. Our men have clarity on where we are in our process to be ready for league and postseason play. Excited to compete again this weekend together."

NEXT FOR THE WILDCATS

Indiana Wesleyan has changed their weekend schedule. IWU was originally slated to play at Georgetown (Ky.) in Kentucky for four games but will now play Indiana Tech at Grand Park in Westfield, Indiana on Friday and Saturday. Both dates are doubleheaders with 1 p.m. start times.