(By Andrew Spaan ’25, staff writer)
LVC Baseball swept Kings College this past weekend in a much-needed conference series victory.
The Dutchmen offense exploded in game one by tallying 16 runs on 13 hits. Logan Brewer, Jace Fetterman and Shane Stossel all hit home runs and Ethan O’Loughlin and Ryan Murphy both recorded multi-hit games. Defensively, the Dutchmen were superb and turned multiple crucial doubles plays throughout the game. 5th-year relief pitcher, Tony Bennage, also recorded his 50th career appearance in game one. The Dutchmen won by a final score of 16-3.
The Dutchmen offense continued to surge in game two. Logan Brewer continued his dominant day at the plate by hitting three home runs and recording six RBIs in game two of the doubleheader. Jace Fetterman also hit a pinch-hit home run for his second of the day. Nico Santoro, Shane Stossel and Luke Pollock also recorded multi-hit games which helped LVC secure the double header sweep by a score of 13-10.
In game three, the Dutchmen locked up the series sweep with strong offensive and defensive performances. Kyle McKracken and Blair Shaffer combined to pitch seven innings while allowing four runs. Senior pitcher Michael Williams returned to the mound after battling back from injury by working a clean frame in the eighth inning. The infield also played a crucial role by turning numerous double plays. Offensively, Nico Santoro and Jace Fetterman both tallied three hits on the day with Santoro driving in three runs. LVC would win game three by a score of 12 to 5 and secure the series sweep.
LVC baseball will be on the road next, with a midweek matchup at Messiah University on Tuesday, April 16.