Matchup: (rv) Keiser University Seahawks vs Warner University Royals
Records: Keiser Seahawks
(35-17)
vs. Webber Int'l (37-16)
Score: Webber Int'l 16, Keiser 4 (7 inn)
Pitchers of Record: W: Tyler Helton (3-0), L:
Allen Leitner (2-1)
Time of Game: 2:49
JetBlue Park - Fort Myers Fla.
In an elimination game of the Sun Conference Baseball Tournament, Keiser Seahawks fell to Webber Int'l with a final score of 16–4 (7 inn) at JetBlue Park on Saturday. Keiser (35–17) scored four runs, highlighted by three doubles, but could not overcome Webber International's 15-hit.
The Warriors seized control of the game in the third inning with a sequence of free passes and errors by the Seahawks. Despite the setbacks, Keiser showed resilience, attempting to close the gap.
Keiser had a chance to shift momentum in the fifth inning, scoring two runs. Tad Brooks sparked the push with a single, followed by a walk to Chris Sorge. Maddox Shaver then delivered an impressive RBI double, and Andres Balart added a sacrifice fly to bring in another run.
Despite Keiser's efforts, the Warriors' early advantage proved to much to overcome. They managed to hold the Seahawks scoreless in the final two frames, halting any potential comeback.
Keiser hurler Allen Leitner started the game, allowing four earned runs on seven hits in just one inning, throwing 37 pitches. Sebastien Germano followed, pitching one inning with two walks and two earned runs while recording one strikeout. Seth Broadwell also pitched one inning, surrendering three earned runs and three hits, while striking out two batters. Bastyan Hernandez, Logan Butler, and Noah Eatman also took the mound. Eatman conceded just one hit and striking out two in his inning of work.
Brooks recorded two hits and drove in one run in the game. Jake Olsen contributed with a double and one hit, while also earning a walk. Maddox Shaver added a double and collected one RBI, as well as drawing two walks. Balart also hit a double, driving in one run during his appearance.
- With the loss, Keiser moves to 35-17 overall
- The Seahawks are now 20-23 all-time in the Sun Conference Tournament
- Maddox Shaver drew two walks today to go along with one hit in his only official at-bat
- Tad Brooks led the team with two hits (62 on the year - third most on the team this season)
- Keiser used six pitchers in the game
- The Seahawks were 5-for-17 with runners on base
- The Keiser pitching staff combined for six strikeouts
- The Seahawk hitters drew six walks in the game
The NAIA Baseball Selection Show is set for May 6 at 5:00 PM (ET)
