HUNTINGTON, Ind. – Bethel Baseball split a second straight doubleheader with Huntington on Saturday behind Frank Plesac’s complete game dominance in a game one 3-1 victory. The Pilots dropped game two 9-2 to settle for the series split on the road.
GAME VITALS
Game 1 Score: Bethel def. Huntington 3-1
Game 2 Score: Huntington def. Bethel 9-2
Records: Bethel (19-25, 13-15) | Huntington (19-17, 17-11)
NAIA Top 25 Coaches’ Poll: Bethel – NR | Huntington – NR
Location: Forest Glen Park | Huntington University | Huntington, Ind.
GAME 1 STAT TRACKER
Frank Plesac: 9.0 IP, CG, W, 2 H, 1 ER, 7 K, 1 BB
Eli MacDonald: 2-4, HR, 2 RBI, R
Jeremy Wiersema: 2-4
Andrew Sarno: 1-3, 2B, R
GAME 2 STAT TRACKER
Jeremy Wiersema: 2-3, RBI, R
Eli MacDonald: 1-3
Jake Schalasky: 1-3, R
Chase Lotsbaich: 1.1 IP, 2 H, 1 ER
INSIDE THE BOXSCORES
For the second straight day, the Pilots got a complete game win in the nine-inning game one. Plesac only allowed two hits and one run in his complete game victory. It is his seventh quality start and third nine-inning complete game of the season.
The Pilots finished the road portion of their schedule with a 12-18 record.
NEXT TIME OUT
The Pilots welcome Spring Arbor to Jenkins Stadium on Friday and Saturay.