FHSU Sports Information Department
HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State was unable to avoid a three-game sweep by Southwest Baptist on Sunday (Mar. 13). The Bearcats defeated the Tigers 13-8, moving to 9-9 overall and 4-5 in the MIAA. The Tigers fell to 9-11 overall and 3-6 in the MIAA.
Fort Hays State fell down 6-0 before scoring its first run of the game in the third. A three-run fifth brought them within two at 6-4, but SBU countered with three runs in the sixth to push its lead back out to five. FHSU scored one in the sixth, two in the eighth, and one in the ninth, but it was not enough as the Bearcats added two in the seventh and two in the ninth.
Austin Unrein and Connor Ross each had two RBI in the game. Unrein went 3-for-6 at the plate, which included a solo home run, double, and single, just a triple shy of the cycle. Ross had a single and a double, going 2-for-5 at the dish. Caleb Cherryholmes had a three-hit game and scored a run.
Kyle Vogt took the loss, going 5.1 innings in his start. He allowed nine runs (seven earned) on 10 hits and a walk with two strikeouts. Giles Fox and Unrein also pitched in relief.
The Tigers hit the road to play at Emporia State next weekend in another three-game conference series. Games are scheduled Friday through Sunday (Mar. 18-20).