Matchup: No. 24 Keiser University Seahawks vs Brewton Parker Christian University Barons
Records: Keiser Seahawks
(3-2)
vs. Brewton Parker Christian Barons (2-2)
Game One Score: Keiser 2, Brewton-Parker 10
Pitchers of Record: W: J. Rutland (1-0) , L:
N. Eatman (0-1)
Time of Game: 11:00 AM
Game Two Score: Keiser 11, Brewton-Parker 13
Pitchers of Record: W: J. Hulse (1-0) , L:
S. Broadwell (0-1)
Time of Game: 2:00 PM
Silvester Jr. Field, West Palm Beach, Fla.
Dimensions: 300 - Left; 330 - Left Center; 350 - Center; 357 - Right Center; 305 - Right
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – No. 24 Keiser baseball struggled in Saturday's doubleheader against Brewton-Parker, dropping both games by scores of 10-2 and 13-11. The Seahawks fell to 3-2 on the season after being outscored 23-13 and surrendering 27 hits across the two contests.
In the opener, Keiser managed just five hits and could not generate any offense until the ninth inning. The Seahawks were held scoreless through the first three innings before Brewton-Parker broke through with a run in the fourth. The Barons then exploded for five runs in the fifth and four more in the sixth to take control of the game.
Jeremy Garcia provided one of the few offensive highlights for Keiser, going 2-for-4 with an RBI. The Seahawks finally broke through in the bottom of the ninth when Garcia singled home a run, but it was too late for the Seahawks. Keiser left runners on base throughout the game and could not capitalize on scoring opportunities.
The marathon of game two turned into a wild slugfest, but Keiser was unable to hold on despite collecting 18 hits. The Seahawks fell behind 4-0 in the first inning as Brewton-Parker jumped on starter Seth Broadwell (0-1). Keiser battled back and kept it close throughout the middle innings, but the Barons delivered the knockout blow with five runs in the eighth to extend their lead to 13-9.
Andres Balart led the Seahawks' offensive effort, going 3-for-5 with two doubles. Jeremy Garcia reached base four times, going 2-for-3 with two walks and scoring twice. Jake Olsen contributed two hits, including an RBI single, while Tad Brooks added a pair of hits.
Keiser mounted a late rally in the bottom of the ninth, scoring two runs to make it 13-11. Andres Balart doubled to right center with Jeremy Garcia driving him home with a single through the right side. After Ty Martinez walked to put runners on first and second, Jake Olsen delivered another RBI single to the left side to bring the Seahawks within two. The rally continued when Avery Doezie was hit by a pitch to load the bases, but Keiser couldn't complete the comeback, ending the game within two runs.
The nightcap of game two lasted 3 hours and 32 minutes under cloudy skies with threatening weather. The doubleheader sweep dropped Keiser's record to 3-2 on the season.
- The Seahawks fall to 3-2 to finish opening week
- Keiser collected 23 total hits across the doubleheader but went just 8-for-16 with runners in scoring position in the nightcap
- Jeremy Garcia had the best day at the plate for the Seahawks, going 4-for-7 combined with three RBI and reaching base six times across both games
- Andres Balart recorded his first multi-hit game of the season with three hits in the second game, including two doubles
- The Seahawks' pitching staff struggled with command, issuing nine total walks while allowing 27 hits in the doubleheader
- Keiser left 11 runners on base despite collecting 18 hits, missing several opportunities to extend their lead
- Jake Olsen reached base seven times in the doubleheader, going 4-for-7 as the starting shortstop
- Seth Broadwell took the loss in game two, allowing four earned runs in the opening frame as Keiser fell into an early 4-0 hole
- The Seahawks' ninth-inning rally in game two fell just short with the bases loaded, as they brought the tying run to the plate before the final out
The Seahawks will hit the road for the first time this season, facing Florida Memorial in non-conference action on Tuesday, February 3rd. First pitch is scheduled for 2:00 PM in Miami Gardens.
