Northwest Missouri State Bearcats Baseball Report: Series Re-cap

Series Re-cap - Northwest splits 4-game series at Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma

Your Northwest Bearcats baseball team split the 4-game series at Cameron University Aggies this past weekend in Lawton, Oklahoma. The Bearcats played two consecutive days of double-headers. On Friday, Northwest lost game 1 by the score 5-0, but won game 2 by the score 8-4. On Saturday, Northwest lost game 3 by the score 9-6, but won game 4 by a score 5-4. Northwest's record is 3-3 heading into this week's road match-up with conference opponent Nebraska-Kearney.

In Game 1, Northwest lost the game by the score 5-0. The starting 9 included Brandon Huske, SS, Paul Johnson, 2B, Ryan Abernathy, CF, Eric McLaughlin, DH, Austin Wulf, LF, Steven Garber, 1B, Blake Hardegree, C, Zack Ferreira, 3B, Jon Pomatto, RF, and Rob Henrichs was your starting pitcher.

Offensively, the Cats could only muster 1 hit from Ryan Abernathy in the top of the 1st inning. Abernathy was then caught stealing second base. Northwest could not muster any other base runners in the game.

Defensively, the Cats had a tough game and were charged with 4 errors. Paul Johnson was tagged with 2 errors in the game, Blake Hardegree was charged with 1 error, and Rob Henrichs was charged with 1 error in the game.

Pitching, Rob Henrichs earned the start in the game and worked 4.0 innings, allowed 6 hits, only 1 earned run (4 additional runs were unearned due to defensive errors), 0 walks, 2 strike-outs, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and hit 2 batters. Hondo Pearcy made his Bearcat debut and pitched a gem in relief and worked 2.0 innings, allowed 0 hits, 0 runs, 0 walks, 3 strike-outs, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and did not hit a batter.

In Game 2, Northwest won the game by the score 8-4. The starting 9 included: Brandon Huske, SS, Garrett Fort, 2B, Ryan Abernathy, CF, Eric McLaughlin, DH, Austin Wulf, LF, Steven Garber, 1B, Blake Hardegree, C, Zack Ferreira, 3B, Jon Pomatto, RF, and your starting pitcher, Kole Kocko.

Offensively, the Bearcats collected 10 hits, scored 8 runs, 6 RBIs, 4 walks, 6 strike-outs, and left 7 runners on base against four Cameron pitchers. Your offensive leaders included Brandon Huske, 2 for 4 with a walk and a RBI, Eric McLaughlin, 2 for 3 with 2 walks, Steven Garber went 1 for 2 (a double) with 3 RBIs, Zack Ferreira, 2 for 4 (including a double) with 1 RBI and a run scored, and Jon Pomatto, 2 for 4 (including a home run) with a RBI and 2 runs scored.

Defensively, the Bearcats were charged with 1 error (Hardegree).

Pitching, Kole Klocko earned the start (and to the B2R's knowledge) made his Bearcat debut and first career start for Northwest Missouri State in the game. Klocko worked 3.1 innings, allowed 5 hits, 3 runs (all earned), 1 walk, 0 strike-outs, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and hit 1 batter. Blane Reutter came into the game in the 4th inning and pitched a gem in relief: 4.2 innings pitched, allowed 3 hits, 1 run (earned), 1 walk, 1 strike-out, 1 wild pitch, 0 balks, and did not hit a batter. Brian Schmiedt came into the game to work the final inning and threw filthy stuff: 1.0 inning pitched, 0 hits, 0 runs, 0 walks, 3 strike-outs, hit a batter, 0 wild pitches, and 0 balks.

In Game 3, Northwest lost the game by the score 9-6. Your starting 9 included: Brandon Huske, SS, Paul Johnson, 2B, Ryan Abernathy, CF, Eric McLaughlin, DH, Austin Wulf, LF, Blake Hardegree, C, James Holler, 1B, Zack Ferreira, 3B, Jon Pomatto, RF, and your starting pitcher, Ryker Fox.

Offensively, the Bearcats scored 6 runs off of 10 hits, 6 RBIs, 3 walks, 2 strike-outs, and left 7 runners on base. Your offensive leaders include: Paul Johnson, 2 for 4 (including a double and a home run) with 2 RBIs and a run scored, Austin Wulf, 2 for 4 (2 home runs), 2 RBIs, and 2 runs scored, Brandon Huske, 2 for 4 (including a double) with a RBI, and Blake Hardegree, 1 for 3 with a RBI and a walk.

Defensively, the Bearcats were charged with 2 errors (Huske and Holler).

Pitching, Ryker Fox earned the start and worked 4.1 innings, allowed 3 hits, 6 runs (5 earned), 5 walks, 4 strike-outs, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and hit 0 batters. Nikko Pablo came into the game and did not record an out, allowed 4 hits, 3 runs (all earned), 1 walk, 0 strike-outs, 1 wild pitch, 0 balks, and did not hit a batter. Tanner Smith came into the game and worked 1.1 innings, allowed 0 hits, 0 runs, 1 walk, 1 strike-out, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and did not hit a batter in Tanner's Bearcat debut. Daulton Perry came in to close out the game and worked 0.1 inning, did not allow a hit, a run, or a walk, and struck-out the batter he faced.

In Game 4, Northwest won the game by the score 5-4. Your starting 9 included: Brandon Huske, SS, Paul Johnson, 2B, Ryan Abernathy, CF, Eric McLaughlin 1B, Austin Wulf, LF, Blake Hardegree, C, Jon Pomatto, RF, Zack Ferreira, 3B, Alex Singleton, DH, and your starting pitcher was Austin Warren.

Offensively, the Bearcats scored 5 runs off of 12 hits, 5 RBIs, 2 walks, 5 strike-outs, and left 9 runners on base. The offensive leaders include: Brandon Huske, 3 for 3, 2 RBIs and a run scored, Eric McLaughlin, 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs and a walk, and Zack Ferreira, 2 for 4 (including a double) with a run scored.

Defensively, Northwest was charged with 1 error (Huske) and turned 2 double-plays in the game.

Pitching, Austin Warren earned the start and worked 5.1 innings, allowed 9 hits, 4 runs (3 earned), 2 walks, 3 strike-outs, 1 wild pitch, 0 balks, and hit 2 batters. Hondo Pearcy came in relief and worked 1.2 innings, allowed 0 hits, 0 runs, 0 walks, 1 strike-out, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and did not hit a batter. Brian Schmiedt came into the game in the 8th inning and worked 1.0 inning, allowed 1 hit, 0 runs, 1 walk, 0 strike-outs, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and hit 1 batter. Schmiedt earned the win for his efforts. Jon Pomatto came into the 9th inning and worked 1.0 inning, allowed 0 hits, 0 runs, 1 walk, 1 strike-out, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and did not hit a batter in picking up the Bearcats first save of 2014.

Bearcat notables -

Austin Wulf earned his first collegiate start, as a true freshman, on Friday, February 14th, at Cameron University, in left field and smashed his first two collegiate home runs against the Aggies. Austin has scored 4 runs and slugging .500 while not committing an error. Austin has hit the ball hard every at bat and plays with an edge that will make him a fan favorite with the Bearcat Nation.

Hondo Pearcy made his Bearcat debut on Friday, February 14, 2014, at Cameron University.

He worked 2.0 innings, 0 hits, 0 runs, 0 walks, and 3 strike-outs, in Game 2, and worked 1.2 innings, 0 hits, 0 runs, 0 walks, and a strike-out, in Game 4.

Hondo's 0.00 ERA is very impressive and Coach Loe has put him in high leverage situations where he has not yet allowed a hit, a run, or a walk. Hondo has struck-out 4 batters in his impressive Bearcat debut weekend.

Kole Klocko made his Bearcat debut and first career start at Northwest Missouri State University on Friday at Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma.

Kole worked 4.1 innings and allowed 3 runs albeit during a game where defensive lapses by the 'Cats were an issue. Kole's presence on the mound was remarkable. A leader. When the call came for a relief pitcher, Kole gave the ball to the pitcher, slapped the guy on the backside as a "go get'em" gesture and left the field, but remained up front in the dug-out cheering on the team. When the Bearcats recorded the 3rd out of the inning that Kole got pulled, Kole was the first one out of the dugout to high five the fielders and pitcher coming in.

Jon Pomatto hit the Bearcats first home run of 2014 in Game 2 versus the Cameron Aggies at Lawton, Oklahoma. Jon also picked-up the 'Cats first save of 2014 with his dominant 9th inning in Game 4.

Jon is batting .278 after 6 games, scored 6 runs, 5 hits, 1 double, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, .500 slugging, 4 walks, .409 on-base %, while playing a perfect right field.

As a closer, Jon has a 0.00 ERA, 1.0 inning pitched, 0 runs, 0 hits, and 1 strike-out.

Luke Wilkinson made his Bearcat debut off the bench and played 1B for Steven Garber in Game 2, and pinch hit in Game 3.

Luke has only had 2 at-bats but he has had good plate appearances and a .333 on-base %.

Tanner Smith made his Bearcat debut in Game 3 versus the Cameron Aggies and worked 1.1 inning without allowing a hit or run and a strike-out.

Tanner's ERA of 0.00 leads the team with 4 other Bearcats.

Brandon Huske has started every game at short stop. Huske's .476 batting average is tops on the team. Huske has scored 4 runs, 10 hits, 1 double, 6 RBIs, .524 slugging, 2 walks, 2 hit by pitches, .538 on-base.

Eric McLauglin has started all 6 games this season as either a DH or 1B. Eric's .350 batting average is 2nd on the team. Eric scored 2 runs, 7 hits, 1 triple, 5 RBIs, .450 slugging, 3 walks, 1 hit by pitch, and a .440 on-base.

Zack Ferreira has started all 6 games as a true freshman at 3B for the Bearcats. Zack's .316 batting average is 3rd best on the team. Zack has scored 2 runs, 6 hits, 2 doubles, 1 RBI, .421 slugging, 1 walk, and a .350 on-base percentage.

Zack has played a perfect 3B and yet to be charged with an error.