Photo by Natalia Ahrens
McPherson, Kan. – The McPherson College baseball team remained perfect on the season, picking up two more wins out at Bulldog Park, this time against the Missouri Valley College Vikings from Marshall, Missouri.
The Bulldogs belted out 14 hits, leading to 16 runs in the opening game of the double header, doubling up the Vikings who managed to plate 8 runs. In the second game of the series, the Bulldogs scored 12 more runs, and the defense held the Vikings to 9.
The game one win went to Zach Reynolds who came on in relief of starting pitcher Zach Perkins, and threw an inning and two-thirds of work, allowing just one run on zero hits with one strikeout and no walks.
In game two, Tyler Norris got the start, and gave four strong innings. He picked up his first win of the season, allowing three runs on three hits with six strikeouts and no walks
Key Statistic
With a 15 to 20 mph wind blowing out to left field, the Bulldogs belted seven home runs in the series with Malik Bond, James Canar, and Hunter Robinson each hitting two.
Bulldog Leaders
Hits: James Canar (4)
Average: James Canar (4 for 6, .667)
XBH: James Canar, Jake Pearson, Trevor Johnson, Hunter Robinson, Malik Bond (2)
Runs Scored: Malik Bond, Hunter Robinson, Jake Pearson (4)
RBI: Trevor Johnson, Malik Bond (4)
Strikeouts: Tyler Norris (6)
Coach Quote
"I was impressed with Missouri Valley's team today. It seemed like they had an answer to everything we did. Those were two long games and I am pleased with our guys and their efforts today. Being 6-0 feels good, but there is still work to be done." – Coach Moses
 Next Up
 The Bulldogs will be back out at Bulldog Park this weekend for a four game series with the Doane University Tigers. The Bulldogs and Tigers are scheduled to play a double header on Saturday and Sunday, stating at 11:00 am both days. However, cooler temps may push the start times back an hour, but that decision hasn't been made yet.
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