Baseball drops home contest against Oberlin

Photo Credit: Lauren Hertle
Photo Credit: Lauren Hertle

The Muskingum baseball team dropped a home non-conference matchup with Oberlin 12-5 on Tuesday afternoon.

The Basics

  • Records: Muskingum (11-4 Overall), Oberlin (6-6 Overall)
  • Location: Mose Morehead Field – New Concord, Ohio
  • Attendance: 147

The Difference

  • Muskingum got on the board in the first inning off an RBI ground out from junior Ryan Schwartz. Freshman Sam Palmieri scored on the play.
  • In the fourth inning, Muskingum scored two runs including an RBI single from Palmieri to bring junior Quinten Collins home.
  • In the sixth, Collins blasted a solo home run to left field, his first homer of the year.
  • Muskingum got their final run of the game in the seventh inning off a wild pitch that brought sophomore Tobie Teke home.

Inside the Numbers

  • At the plate, Muskingum was led by junior Quinten Collins who finished 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored.
  • Freshman Sam Palmieri finished 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored, while junior Ryan Schwartz also finished with an RBI as well.
  • Junior Peyton Carr, junior Wyatt Reeder, and sophomore Travis Reynolds all tallied on hit each for Muskingum as well.
  • Junior Jaxon Rinkes got the start on the mound for Muskingum. Rinkes tossed two innings and gave up four earned runs.
  • Senior Clark Jennings and freshman Nate Johnson each tossed one hitless inning in relief for the Muskies as well.
  • Oberlin was led by Max Anastasio who finished 1-for-5 with four RBIs.

Up Next

  • Muskingum will be back in action on Thursday, March 30, when they host Pitt.-Greensburg. First pitch is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. from Mose Morehead Field.