DELAWARE, Ohio - April 6, 2024 - Hiram baseball lost both of its games to Ohio Wesleyan, 12-0 and 13-7, on Saturday afternoon at Littick Field.
Despite the losses, Hiram scored the final three runs in Game 2 to finish the weekend on a positive note.
Game 1 Recap
Each of Hiram's first three hitters recorded a hit in the frontend of the doubleheader: Hal Walker Jr., Chaisson Marrs and Matthew Trimble. Logan Gallentine and Ben Yoder also reached base on walks, but the Terriers couldn't break the scoring barrier against an OWU team that is now 12-8 overall this season.
The Battling Bishops scored all 12 of their runs between the first, second and fourth innings, with there being three home runs and a triple during that span. Starter Hank Holman threw six scoreless frames on the mound to earn the win.
Game 2 Recap
The Terriers erased a 3-0 deficit with a pair of two-run innings in the third and fourth frames. Tyler Fernandez had a two-run double, Evan Fairbanks scored on a fielder's choice and Yoder scored on a passed ball to fuel the comeback.
Ohio Wesleyan answered back with 10 straight runs to regain control; Edrick Padilla had a double and home run out of the No. 5 spot in the home batting order.Â
Hiram scored three times in the ninth inning: Carter Smith ripped an RBI double, Chaisson Marrs scored on a fielder's choice and Caden Hoobler singled in a run. OWU escaped the frame without any further damage, but the Terriers found something to build on as they progress through the middle-third of their season.
What's Next
Hiram will head home and next host Westminster for a non-conference matchup on Wednesday at 3 p.m. from Fishel Field in Hiram, OH.
