KINGSPORT, TN. – Indiana Wesleyan Baseball fell to #16 Tennessee Wesleyan with a final score of 8–0 at Hunter Wright Stadium on Tuesday. TWU limited the Wildcats to just four hits and no runs over the course of nine innings.
THE ESSENTIALS
- Location: Kingsport, TN. | Hunter Wright Stadium
- Records: IWU - 36-23 | TWU - 42-14
- Game Score: TWU def. IWU 8-0
- NAIA Rankings: IWU - NR | TWU - #16
- Opening Round Seeds: IWU - 4 | TWU - 2
GAME ONE RECAP
- Tennessee Wesleyan took an early lead in the first inning. Rob Gordon doubled to left center and advanced to third on a passed ball. Josh Shelly hit a sacrifice fly to center field, allowing Gordon to score. David Ballenilla added a solo home run to left center, extending the advantage. The Bulldogs led 2–0 after the first inning.
- In the fourth inning, Kolton Reynolds singled and advanced to third on a throwing error. Jacob Tolson's sacrifice fly brought Reynolds home, increasing Tennessee Wesleyan's lead to 3–0 through four innings.
- TWU expanded its lead in the fifth inning. Rob Gordon's single was followed by Josh Shelly's two-run home run to left field, making it 5–0.
- The sixth inning saw Ethan Wright walk and advance on a sacrifice bunt. Cody McGill singled to left field, driving in Wright. The Bulldogs led 6–0 after six innings.
- In the eighth inning, Ethan Wright walked and advanced to third on a wild pitch before scoring on another wild pitch. Jonathan Bosque scored on a sacrifice fly by Allan Gil Fernandez, concluding Tennessee Wesleyan's scoring. TWU held an 8–0 lead after eight innings.
- Indiana Wesleyan was unable to score, resulting in an 8–0 victory for Tennessee Wesleyan.
- Cooper Chinn started on the mound for the red and grey, pitching 5 innings while allowing 3 earned runs on 7 hits, including 2 home runs, and striking out 6 batters. He threw a total of 99 pitches with 55 strikes. Zach Troxel came in as a relief, pitching 2 innings, giving up 3 earned runs on 1 hit, and striking out 1 while issuing 3 walks. Caleb Olsen closed the game by pitching 2 innings, allowing just 1 hit, and striking out 1.
KEY WILDCATS
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Wednesday, March 13, 2026
- Game 7 - Indiana Wesleyan vs. Winner of WIU vs. LSUA - 11:00 a.m.
- Game 8 - Tennesee Wesleyan vs. Game 7 Winner - 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 14, 2026
- Game 9 - Game 8 Winner vs. Game 8 Loser (If Necessary) - 2:00 p.m.
LOOKING AHEAD
- IWU faces the winner of 1-seed Webber International and 3-seed LSU Alexandria in an elimination game at 11:00 AM tomorrow.
- Links for live stats and video can be found at IWUWIldcats.com
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