Nick Crouse - Student Coach
#2 - Eric Swain, 3B
#11 - Cameron Bedard, 2B
#16 - Tyler Durant, RF
#24 - Nathanial Horton, P
#27 - JJ Baccari, P
#29 - Chase Anderson, P
#31 - Jacob Raffaele, P
Go Cats!!
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
2013 Senior Tribute
Nick Crouse - Student Coach
#2 - Eric Swain, 3B
#11 - Cameron Bedard, 2B
#16 - Tyler Durant, RF
#24 - Nathanial Horton, P
#27 - JJ Baccari, P
#29 - Chase Anderson, P
#31 - Jacob Raffaele, P
Go Cats!!
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Monday, April 29, 2013
2013 Senior Tribute coming soon
The B2R is pleased to announce a tribute to the 2013 Seniors will soon be released comprised of photographs taking during the Seniors' careers at Northwest Missouri State University.
Please check back again soon and often to be the first to watch it and share with your Bearcat friends.
Go Cats!!
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Please check back again soon and often to be the first to watch it and share with your Bearcat friends.
Go Cats!!
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
Bearcats conclude 2013 season with double header split at Pitt State
The Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats baseball team lost the 3-game series versus Pitt State in Pittsburgh, Kansas, 2 games to 1 this past weekend. By losing the series, Northwest concluded its 2013 season in 12th place and therefore did not qualify for the MIAA Post-Season tournament. Eight seniors concluded their collegiate careers: Nick Crouse (student coach), Jacob Rafaelle, Chase Anderson, Nathanial Horton, Eric Swain, Tyler Durant, Cameron Bedard, and JJ Baccari.
Northwest played a double header versus Pitt State on Sunday, April 28, 2013, after weather changed the schedule. Northwest split the Sunday double header by losing game 1 by the score 5-3 and winning game 2 by the score 17-6.
In game 1, Pitt State beat Northwest by the score 5-3 in a 7-inning contest. With the loss, Northwest's 2013 record fell to 21-27, 18-24 MIAA. With the win, Pitt State's 2013 record improved to 26-20, 22-18 MIAA.
Offensively, Tyler Durant, RF, led the way with his 2 for 3 performance at the plate. Durant also scored a run in the game. Ryan Abernathy, CF, went 1 for 3 (including a home run) with 2 RBIs and a run scored. Brandon Huske, Steven Garber, and Charlie Krueger all earned a hit in the game. In total, Northwest scored 3 runs off of 6 hits, 3 RBIs, 0 walks, 3 strike outs, and 1 runner left on base.
Defensively, Northwest committed 3 errors (2 by Huske and 1 by Durant) and did not execute a double play.
Pitching, Marcus Garrett earned the start and received the Loss in the game to see his 2013 record fall to 3-3. Pitt State did not score any runs in the 1st inning, scored 1 run in the 2nd inning, scored 2 runs in the 3rd inning, and did not score any runs in the 4th or 5th innings. Marcus started the 6th inning but did not record an out. In total, Marcus worked 5.0 innings, allowed 2 hits, 4 runs (3 earned), 3 walks, 4 strike outs, 2 wild pitches, 0 balks, and hit one batter. Pitt State scored 2 runs in the 6th inning with one run charged to Marcus and the other run charged to the reliever, Tyler Barth. In total, Barth worked 1.0 inning, allowed 2 hits, 1 run (earned), 0 walks, 0 strike outs, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and did not hit a batter.
In game 2, Northwest beat Pitt State by the score 17-6 in a 9-inning game. With the win, Northwest concluded its 2013 season with the record 22-27, 19-24 MIAA. With the loss, Pitt State's 2013 record fell to 26-21, 22-19 MIAA. The Gorillas were not too sad at the end of the day with the fact that they qualified for the 8th and final play-off spot for the MIAA baseball post-season conference tournament.
Offensively, Ryan Abernathy, CF, and Eric Swain, 3B, were the big stars of the game. Ryan went 4 for 7 (including a double and a home run) with 3 RBIs, a stolen base, and 3 runs scored. Swain went 4 for 6 (including a home run) with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored. Tyler Durant, RF, went 3 for 6 with 2 RBIs in the game. Eric McGlauflin, DH, went 3 for 6 with 1 RBI and 3 runs scored in the game. Charlie Krueger, LF, went 3 for 6 (including 2 doubles) with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored. Steven Garber, 1B, went 2 for 3 with 3 walks, 1 RBI, and 1 run scored. Luke Lawyer, C, went 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored in the game. Cameron Bedard, 2B, went 1 for 4 (including a double) with 2 walks, 2 RBIs, a stolen base, and a run scored in the game. Brandon Huske, SS, went 1 for 5 with a walk and a run scored in the game. In total, Northwest scored 17 runs off of 23 hits, 15 RBIs, 6 walks, 3 strike outs, and left 12 runners on base.
Defensively, Northwest committed one error (Huske) and did not execute a double play in the game.
Pitching, Jacob Rafaelle earned the start in the game but did not receive the game's decision. In total, Jacob worked 4.0 innings, allowed 6 hits, 4 runs (3 earned), 0 walks, 3 strike outs, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and did not hit a batter. Blane Reutter came into the game in the 5th inning and worked 2.0 innings, picked-up the win to see his 2013 record improve to 3-3, allowed 1 hit, 0 runs, 0 walks, 2 strike outs, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and did not hit a batter. Tyler Barth came into the game in the 7th inning and worked 1.0 inning, allowed 3 hits, 2 runs (both earned), 0 walks, 1 strike out, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and did not hit a batter. Rob Henrichs came into the game in the 8th inning and worked 1.0 inning, allowed 0 hits, 0 runs, 1 walk, 1 strike out, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and hit one batter in the game. Nathanial Horton came into the game in the 9th inning and worked 1.0 inning, allowed 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 walks, 2 strike-outs, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and did not hit a batter in his outing.
Allow me one more favor - many of God's angels were taken during the bombing of the Boston Marathon, one of which was 8 year old Martin Richard of Dorchester, Massachusetts. The Boston Red Sox produced a pre-game tribute that absolutely wrecks me every time I watch it.
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Defensive lapses snap winning streak at Pitt State
All good things must end as Northwest lost to Pitt State on Saturday to end its 7-game winning streak by a score 11-6. With the loss, Northwest falls to 21-26, 18-23 MIAA. With the win, Pitt State's 2013 improves to 25-20, 21-18 MIAA.
Media:
Northwestbearcats.com - http://www.nwmissouri.edu/sports/baseball/2013/pressreleases/13bsb0427.htm
Pittstategorillas.com - http://www.pittstategorillas.com/news/2013/4/27/BSB_0427131607.aspx
Offensively, Ryan Abernathy, CF, led the way with a 3 for 3 performance at the plate (including a triple and a home run), 2 RBIs, 2 runs scored, and 1 walk. Eric McGlauflin, DH, went 3 for 4 (including a double) with 1 RBI and 1 run scored. Steven Garber, 1B, went 2 for 5 (2 doubles) with 2 RBIs in the game. Tyler Durant, RF, went 2 for 5 with a RBI in the game. Charlie Krueger, LF, went 1 for 4 (a double) with a run scored. In total, Northwest scored 6 runs off of 11 hits, 6 RBIs, 5 walks, 11 strike outs, and left 10 runners on base.
Defensively, Northwest committed 6 errors (Huske with 2, Meyer, Fox with 2, Brady) and executed one double play in the game. The errors led to 9 unearned runs for the Gorillas.
Pitching, Ryker Fox earned the start but picked up the loss to see his 2013 record fall to 5-5. In total, Fox worked 3.0 innings, allowed 5 hits, 5 runs (all unearned), 4 walks, 1 strike out, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and did not hit a batter. Patrick Brady came into the game in the 4th inning and worked 2.1 innings, allowed 4 hits, 5 runs (only 2 earned), 1 walk, 1 strike out, 1 wild pitch, no balks, and hit a batter. Blane Reutter came into the game in the 6th inning and closed out the game. Reutter worked 2.2 innings, allowed 5 hits, 1 unearned run, 0 walks, 0 strike outs, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and hit a batter. Pitt State scored 3 runs in the 1st, 2 runs in the 2nd, 0 runs in the 3rd, (Brady comes in the 4th inning), 0 runs in the 4th inning, 1 run in the 5th, 5 runs in the 6th, (Reutter comes in with one out in the 6th), 0 runs in the 7th, and 0 runs in the 8th inning.
Next up, Northwest plays games 2 and 3 at Pitt State in Pittsburgh, Kansas, to conclude the regular season on Sunday, April 28, 2013. First pitch is set for 1pm.
Go Cats!!
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Friday, April 26, 2013
Series Preview - Pitt State Gorillas
The Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats baseball team travels to Pittsburgh, Kansas, to play a crucial 3-game series versus the Pittsburgh State Gorillas. Northwest needs to win all 3 games, plus get some help, to claim a play-off spot in the MIAA Conference post-season tournament. Pitt State currently holds the 8th and final play-off spot for the conference post-season tournament. Both teams must win as 3 other schools are between Pitt State's 8th place and Northwest's 12th place for the play-offs. The 'Cats and Gorillas will play a double header on Saturday with the first pitch set for 3pm. The two square off for game 3 at 1 o'clock pm on Sunday.
Pitt State are 2-6 in their last 8 games while Northwest has won 7 straight games. Offensively, Pitt has 6 regulars batting .309 or better, 7 regulars slugging .406 or better, 8 regulars on-base .359 or better. As a team, Pitt is batting .314, slugging .453, on-base .395, and stolen 62 bases in 90 attempts. Defensively, Pitt is fielding .961 and average 1.30 errors per game.
Pitt has remarkable starting pitching in 2013. Four of the regular starters have 2.52, 3.29, 5.63, and 5.75 ERAs, respectively. Pitt's bullpen is extremely good, too, save, perhaps, the closer, with Ryan McKay appearing in 25 games, 3 saves, no starts, and a sparkling 1.63 ERA. The pitcher with the most saves this season for the Gorillas has struggled and possesses a 10+ ERA. As a team, Pitt has 4.82 ERA, more then 2 strike outs for every walk, and opponents are batting .289 against them.
Northwest is batting .289 as a team with three regulars batting .310 or better, 8 regulars slugging .404 or better, 9 regulars on-base .353 or better, and steal 60 bases on 83 attempts. Defensively, Northwest is fielding at a .970 percent and average a little over 1 error per game.
Pitching, NWMSU has a team ERA of 6.10 and strike out more then 2 batter for every walk.
Team by Team comparison
NWMSU Pitt
Batting Avg .289 .314
Slugging % .425 .453
On-base % .383 .395
SB/Attempts 60/83 62/90
Fielding % .970 .961
ERA 6.10 4.82
Go Cats!!
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Thursday, April 25, 2013
Walk-off!!!
The Northwest Missouri State University baseball team swept the Fort Hays State Tigers with identical 3-1 victories on Thursday with game 2's victory coming in a heart-stopping, clutch, take your breath away, extra innings, dog pile, walk-off victory on a 2-run home run by #16 SENIOR RIGHT FIELDER TYLER DURANT.
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| Photo courtesy of Maryvilledailyforum.com |
Northwestbearcats.com - http://www.nwmissouri.edu/sports/baseball/2013/pressreleases/13bsb0425.htm
Fhsuathletics.com - http://fhsuathletics.com/news/2013/4/25/BB_0425132751.aspx
Maryvilledailyforum.com - http://www.maryvilledailyforum.com/article/20130426/SPORTS/130429187/1020/SPORTS
In game one, Northwest beat FHSU 3-1 in a 7-inning game to see their 2013 record improve to 20-25, 17-22 MIAA. With the loss, FHSU's 2013 record falls to 23-19, 19-18 MIAA.
Offensively, Northwest had a balanced offensive attack with Steven Garber, 1B, providing the key hit in the game. Steven Garber went 1 for 3 (a clutch double) with 2 RBIs and a run scored. Paul Johnson, LF, went 1 for 2 with a RBI in the game. Eric McGlauflin (and a walk), Cameron Bedard (and a walk), and Derek Meyer all earned a hit in the game with both McGlauflin and Bedard each scoring a run. Brandon Huske, SS, earned 3 walks in the game while not registering an official plate appearance. In total, Northwest scored 3 runs off of 5 hits, 3 RBIs, 5 walks, 1 strike-out, and left 6 runners on base.
Defensively, Northwest committed one error (Swain) and executed 2 double-plays in the game.
Pitching, Austin Warren earned the start and complete game victory to improve his 2013 record to 2-6. In the game, neither team scored any runs in the first, second, or third innings. In the top of the 4th inning, the first Tiger batter reach first base because of the game's only error. The second Tiger batter sacrificed himself and bunted the runner over to 2nd base for the first out. The third Tiger batter got a base hit single and scored the runner from 2nd base. The fourth Tiger batter struck out for the 2nd out. The 5th Tiger batter ground out to the Short Stop for the third out. In the bottom of the 4th inning, Tyler Durant grounded out to the Short Stop for the first out. Eric McGlauflin walked to get to first base. Cameron Bedard singled to advance McGlauflin to second base. Steven Garber then doubles to score Bedard and McGlauflin. Derek Meyer sacrifices himself to advance Garber to third base for the second out. Paul Johnson then singled to score Garber. Ryan Abernathy then grounded out to the third baseman for the third and final out. After the 4th inning, Northwest led FHSU 3-1. Neither team would score in the 5th, 6th, or 7th innings. In total, Austin Warren worked 7.0 innings, allowed 4 hits, 1 unearned run, 1 walk, 5 strike-outs, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and did not hit a batter. Final score - FHSU 1, NWMSU 3.
In game 2 of the double header, Northwest defeated FHSU 3-1 in an extra-inning walk-off with Tyler Durant crushing a home run to end the game. With the win, Northwest's 2013 record improved to 21-25, 18-22 MIAA. With the loss, FHSU's 2013 record fell to 23-20, 19-19 MIAA.
Offensively, the star of the game was Senior Tyler Durant, RF, who went 3 for 5 (including the walk-off home run) with 2 RBIs, a stolen base, and 2 runs scored. Also clutch was Senior Cameron Bedard, 2B, who provided the key base hit double to tie the game in the bottom of the 9th inning and went 1 for 4 with a RBI. Ryan Abernathy, CF, went 2 for 4 (including a double) with a walk and a run scored. Brandon Huske, Eric McGlauflin (including a stolen base), Steven Garber, and Charlie Krueger all earned a base hit in the game. In total, Northwest scored 3 runs off of 10 hits, 3 RBIs, 2 walks, 2 strike-outs, and left 8 runners on base.
Defensively, Northwest did not commit an error and executed one double play in the game.
Pitching, Rob Henrichs earned the start and pitched a real gem of a game but did not receive a decision in the game. Neither team would score in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd innings. In the top of the 4th inning, the first Tiger batter walked to get to 1st base. The 2nd Tiger batter singled down the right field line to advance the runner to 3rd base. The 3rd Tiger batter grounded out to the 3rd base for the first out. The 4th Tiger batter grounded out to first base for the 2nd out in the inning. The 5th Tiger batter singled down right field line to score the runner from 3rd base. The 6th Tiger batter grounded out to the first baseman for the 3rd out of the inning. Northwest did not score any runs in the bottom of the 4th inning. After 4 innings, FHSU led Northwest 1-0. Neither team scored any runs in the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th innings. Blane Reutter came into the game in the 8th inning. For Henrichs, he worked 7.0 innings, allowed 3 hits, 1 earned run, 3 walks, 8 strike-outs, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and did not hit a batter. Heading into the 9th inning, FHSU was winning 1-0. FHSU did not score any runs in the top of the 9th inning. Blane got the first out in the 9th and then Nathanial Horton came into the game to get the 2nd and 3rd outs. In total, Blane worked 1.1 innings, allowed 1 hit, 0 runs, 0 walks, 1 strike out, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and did not hit a batter. In the bottom of the 9th inning, Tyler Durant singled to get to first base. Eric McGlauflin sacrificed himself to advance Durant to second base to get the first out in the inning. Cameron Bedard doubled to score Durant to tie the game. Garber was intentionally walked to get runners at 1st and 2nd base with 1 out. Derek Meyer popped out to the second baseman for the 2nd out in the inning. Charlie Krueger lined out to the second baseman for the 3rd out in the inning. FHSU did not score any runs in the top of the 10th inning. In the bottom of the 10th inning, Ryan Abernathy walked to get to first base. Brandon Huske sacrificed himself to advance Abernathy to 2nd base for the 1st out. Eric Swain popped out to the Short Stop for the 2nd out in the inning. Tyler Durant then homered on the first pitch he faced to win the game in a walk-off. In total, Horton worked 1.2 innings, allowed 0 hits, 0 runs, 0 walks, 5 strike-outs, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and did not hit a batter.
Next for the Bearcats, Northwest travels to Pittsburgh, Kansas, to face Pittsburgh State in a pivotal 3-game series for both schools. Northwest needs to win and needs some help. Pitt State holds the 8th and final play-off spot for the MIAA post-season tournament. There will be a double-header on Saturday with the first pitch set for 3:00pm. There will be a single 9-inning game on Sunday with the first pitch set for 1:00pm.
Go Cats!!
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Series Preview - Fort Hays State
Fort Hays State University Tigers
The Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats baseball team will host the Fort Hays State University Tigers baseball team at Bearcat Field on the campus of Northwest Missouri State this Thursday, April 25, 2013. First pitch is set for 1:00pm. A double-header is scheduled between the two teams with a single 7-inning game followed by a 9-inning game. The twin-bill against the Tigers in Maryville is the last time the Bearcats play in Maryville during the 2013 NCAA regular season. Eight seniors will wear the home white Bearcat uniforms for the last time: Student Coach Nick Crouse, Jacob Raffaele, Chase Anderson, Nathanial Horton, Eric Swain, Tyler Durant, Cameron Bedard, and JJ Baccari.
Fort Hays State enters the series with a 2013 record of 23-18, 19-17 MIAA (9th place in Conference). Fort Hays is 10-12 on the road. FHSU has won 7 of its last 11 games. Offensively, FHSU is a beast with a team batting average of .353, on-base % of .417, stolen 70 bases in 89 attempts, and have a fielding percentage of .956. FHSU has one starter batting .411 (Garland) with a .534 slugging percentage and a .467 on-base percentage. FHSU has a second starter batting .398 (Miller) with a .534 slugging percentage and a .494 on-base percentage. In total, FHSU has 10 regulars batting over .302.
Defensively, the Tigers are an average team with a .956 team fielding percentage and averaging 1.56 errors per game.
Pitching, the Tigers have a team ERA of 6.63 with the two primary starters sporting 5.05 (Ellison) and 5.97 (Davis) ERAs respectively. The Tigers 3rd and 4th Starters have been by committee with 6 different pitchers receiving a start in a game.
Northwest has won 5 straight games after sweeping the Lincoln University Blue Tigers. Offensively, Northwest has 3 regulars batting over .330 (Durant, Meyer, and Baccari) with 3 regulars sporting an on-base percentage of .416 (Huske, Baccari, and Abernathy). As a team, the Bearcats are batting .290, slugging .427, are on-base .384 of the time, and have stolen 58 bases in 81 attempts.
Defensively, Northwest has been really good this year with an infield of Baccari (C), Swain (3B), Huske (SS), Bedard (2B), Garber (1B), and have a team fielding percentage of .970, averaging 1.09 errors per game.
Pitching, the Bearcats have a team ERA of 6.36 with Ryker Fox being the team's Ace with his 4.19 ERA, 5-4 record, 46 strike outs and 25 walks. Marcus Garrett and Rob Henrichs close out your statistical pitching leaders (4.59 & 4.28), respectively.
Team by Team comparison
NWMSU FHSU
Batting Avg .290 .355
Slugging % .427 .512
On-base % .384 .417
SB/Attempts 58/81 70/89
Fielding % .970 .956
ERA 6.36 6.63
Go Cats!!
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Bearcats sweep Blue Tigers
Media:
Northwestbearcats.com - http://www.nwmissouri.edu/sports/baseball/2013/pressreleases/13bsb0421.htm
Maryville Daily Forum - http://www.maryvilledailyforum.com/article/20130421/SPORTS/130429917/1020/SPORTS
Lubluetigers.com - http://www.lubluetigers.com/news/2013/4/21/BB_0421134954.aspx?path=baseball
On a nice, but windy, Sunday afternoon, Northwest beat Lincoln University 10-3 in game 3 of the series to complete the sweep of the Blue Tigers at Bearcat field on the campus of Northwest Missouri State University. With the win, Northwest has won 5 straight games and saw its 2013 record advance to 19-25, 16-22 MIAA. With the loss, Lincoln's 2013 record fell to 5-31, 4-27 MIAA.
Offensively, Eric McGlauflin, DH, led the way with his 3 for 5 performance at the plate with 3 RBIs and a run scored. Brandon Huske, SS, went 2 for 3 with a RBI, 2 runs scored, and 2 walks in the game. Cameron Bedard went 2 for 4 with a RBI and a run scored. Steven Garber, 1B, did not have an official plate appearance with 3 walks and a run scored in the game. Eric Swain, 3B, went 1 for 3 with 2 RBIs, 2 runs scored, and a walk in the game. Tyler Durant, RF, went 1 for 4 with a run scored. In total, Northwest scored 10 runs off of 9 hits, 8 RBIs, 8 walks, 6 strike-outs, and left 8 runners on base.
Defensively, Northwest committed one error (Swain) and executed 1 double-play in the game.
Pitching, Chase Anderson earned the start and the win with a dominant 7 innings of work on Sunday afternoon. In total, Chase worked 7.0 innings, allowed 11 hits, 2 runs (only 1 earned), 0 walks, 0 strike-outs, 1 wild pitch, 0 balks, and did not hit a batter. Patrick Brady came into the game in the 8th inning with Northwest leading the game 8-2 but had a tough outing. In total, Brady worked 0.1 inning, allowed 1 hit, 1 run (earned), 1 walk, 1 strike-out, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and hit 1 batter. Jacob Raffaele came in the game with 1 out in the 8th inning and closed out the game. In total, Jacob 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.
Next up for the Bearcats, Northwest hosts Fort Hays State in a 2-game double header to conclude the NCAA 2013 regular season home schedule. First pitch is set for 1pm on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, on Bearcat Field on the campus of Northwest Missouri State University.
Go Cats!!
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Monday, April 22, 2013
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Seniors go out with a bang - Northwest sweeps Saturday's double header
Its a bittersweet day when senior day comes around for the Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats baseball team. Guys that I grow extremely attached to culminating their collegiate baseball careers. Guys that watched my son grow-up and guys that I watched grow-up. Thank you for being Bearcats. Thank you for giving us everything you had for our school.
What a way to spend senior day. Notwithstanding the weather (it stunk), the Bearcats dominated Saturday afternoon in pitching, hitting, and defense. In game 1, Northwest beat Lincoln 7-0 in a seven-inning contest at Bearcat field on the campus of Northwest Missouri State University. With the win, Northwest's 2013 record advanced to 17-25, 14-22 MIAA. With the loss, Lincoln's 2013 record fell to 5-29, 4-25 MIAA.
Offense, Northwest had a balanced attack with 4 players having multi-hit games. Ryan Abernathy, CF, went 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs and a run scored. Tyler Durant, RF, went 2 for 4 with a RBI, a stolen base, and a run scored. Charlie Krueger, LF, went 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs, a stolen base, and 2 runs scored. Steven Garber, 1B, went 2 for 2 (including a double) with 2 RBIs a run scored and a walk. Derek Meyer, C, went 1 for 1 with a run scored when he came into the game when JJ Baccari re-aggravated his knee injury. In total, Northwest scored 7 runs off of 9 hits, 7 RBIs, 4 walks, 5 strike-outs, and left 6 runners on base.
Defensively, Northwest committed one error (Swain) and executed a double play in the game.
Pitching, Ryker Fox battled his way to a complete game victory to see his 2013 record advance to 5-4. In total, Ryker worked 7.0 innings, allowed 3 hits, no runs, 5 walks, 9 strike outs, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and did not hit a batter. Kudos to Ryker as he battled through the start the game to get into a rhythm. In the start of the 1st inning, Ryker walked the first two LU batters. The LU runner on 2nd base stole 3rd to have runners on the corners without any outs. Ryker struck out the 3rd and 4th batters in an absolute clutch performance. Ryker forced the 5th LU batter to line-out to the rightfielder for the 3rd out and without giving up any runs. Northwest would go on to score 1 run in the bottom of the inning. After 1 inning, Northwest led 1-0. In the top of the 2nd inning, the first LU batter tripled to right-center field. Ryker struck out the 2nd LU batter. Ryker walked the 3rd LU batter to have runners on the corners with 1 out. Ryker struck out the 4th batter. Ryker got the 5th batter to hit a chopper back to the pitcher, where he calmly threw the ball to Steven Garber at 1st base for the 3rd out and without giving up any runs. In the bottom of the inning, Northwest scored 2 more runs. After 2 innings, Northwest led LU 3-0. In the top of the 3rd inning, Ryker got into a groove and got the first LU batter to line out to Ryan Abernathy for the first out. Ryker struck out the 2nd batter, walked the 3rd batter, and struck out the 4th batter to end the inning without giving up any runs. In the bottom of the 3rd inning, Northwest scored 3 more runs to increase their lead over LU to 6-0. In the top of the 4th inning, the first LU batter got a bunt base hit but the 2nd batter hit into a 6-4-3 double play. The 3rd LU batter grounded out 6-3 for the 3rd out of the inning and without scoring any runs. In the bottom of the 4th inning, Northwest did not score any more runs and the score remained 6-0 in Northwest's favor. In the top of the 5th inning, Ryker struck out the first LU batter and got the 2nd LU batter to fly out to Abernathy for the 2nd out. The 3rd LU batter walked and the 4th LU batter reached on an error. Ryker got the 5th LU batter to ground out for the 3rd and final out of the inning without allowing any runs. In the bottom of the 5th inning, Northwest scored one more run to increase the lead to 7-0. In the top of the 6th inning, Ryker got the first LU batter to ground out Swain to Garber. Ryker got the 2nd LU batter to fly out to Abernathy. The 3rd LU batter singled to left field, but Ryker struck out the 4th LU batter to end the inning. Northwest did not score any more runs in the bottom of the 6th to keep the scored at 7-0 Bearcats. In the top of the 7th inning, Ryker got the first LU batter to ground out to Bedard. The 2nd LU batter grounded out to Swain. Ryker struck out the 3rd LU batter to end the game with the final score 7-0 in favor of Northwest.
In game 2, Northwest defeated Lincoln University 8-3 in a 9-inning game to complete the double header sweep of the Blue Tigers on Saturday. With the win, Northwest's 2013 record advanced to 18-25, 15-22 MIAA. With the loss, Lincoln fell to 5-30, 4-26 MIAA.
Offensively, Brandon Huske, SS, led the way for the Bearcats with his 2 for 3 performance at the plate, 3 RBIs, a walk, a stolen base, and a run scored. Steven Garber, 1B, went 2 for 3 (including a double) with a RBI, a walk, and 2 runs scored. Ryan Abernathy, CF, went 1 for 1 with 4 walks, a RBI, 2 stolen bases, and 2 runs scored. Tyler Durant, RF, went 1 for 3 with a RBI and a walk. Eric McGlauflin, DH, went 1 for 3 with a RBI and a run scored. Derek Meyer, C, went 1 for 4 with a RBI. In total, Northwest scored 8 runs off of 8 hits, 8 RBIs, 8 walks, and 2 strike-outs. Northwest left 8 runners on base.
Defensively, Northwest committed one error and did executed a double-play in the game.
Pitching, Marcus Garrett took a no-no into the 6th inning and picked up the victory to see his 2013 record advance to 3-2. In total, Marcus worked 7.0 innings, allowed 1 hit, 1 earned run, 6 walks, 6 strike-outs, 1 wild pitch, 1 balk, and did not hit a batter. In the top of the 1st inning, Marcus got the 1st LU batter to ground out to him for the 1st out. The 2nd LU batter struck out looking and the 3rd LU batter flied out to Durant for the 3rd out. LU did not score any runs. In the bottom of the 1st inning, Northwest scored 1 run to take a 1-0 lead over LU. In the top of the 2nd inning, Marcus walked the 1st batter but got the 2nd batter to ground into a 5-4-3 double play. Marcus struck out the 3rd LU batter for the 3rd out in the game. In the bottom of the 2nd inning, Northwest scored 2 more runs to take a 3-0 lead over Lincoln. In the top of the 3rd inning, Marcus struck out the first LU batter, got the 2nd LU batter to ground out to Huske, walked the 3rd LU batter, and got the 4th LU batter to pop fly out to Garber for the 3rd out. LU did not score any runs in the 3rd inning. In the bottom of the 3rd inning, Northwest scored one more run to take a 4-0 lead over Lincoln. In the top of the 4th inning, Marcus walked the first LU batter, got the 2nd LU batter to fly out to Abernathy, runner on 1st advanced to 2nd on a wild throw, got the 3rd LU batter to ground out to Garber to advance the runner to 3rd, and struck out the 4th LU batter for the 3rd out and without allowing any runs. In the bottom of the 4th inning, Northwest scored 2 more runs to take a 6-0 lead over Lincoln. In the top of the 5th inning, Marcus walked the 1st batter, struck out the 2nd batter, picked-off the runner at 1st base for the 2nd out, walked the 3rd batter, and got the 4th batter to ground out back to him for the 3rd out and without allowing any runs. In the bottom of the 5th inning, Northwest did not score any more runs to keep the scored at 6-0 in favor of the Bearcats. In the top of the 6th inning, Marcus walked the 1st batter, got the 2nd batter to ground out to Swain and advanced the runner to second base, struck out the 3rd batter, allowed a RBI double to the 4th batter, and got the 5th batter to ground out to Bedard for the 3rd out. Heading to the bottom of the 6th inning, Northwest's lead over Lincoln was 6-1. In the bottom of the 6th inning, Northwest did not score any more runs to keep the score at 6-1 in favor of the Bearcats. In the top of the 7th inning, Marcus got the first batter to fly out to Durant, got the 2nd batter to ground out to Huske, and got the 3rd batter to ground out to Bedard. In the bottom of the 7th inning, Northwest did not score any more runs to keep the scored at 6-1 in favor of the Bearcats. In the top of the 8th inning, Blane Reutter came in to pitch for Marcus. The 1st LU batter got a dribbler base hit to 3rd base. The 2nd LU batter singled to Johnson to put runners on 1st and 2nd with zero outs. Blane walked the 3rd batter to load the bases without any outs. The 4th LU batter flied out to Abernathy as a sacrifice fly and earned a RBI and scored the runner from 3rd base and advanced the runner on 2nd to 3rd base. The 5th LU batter pop fly out to Garber for the 2nd out in the inning. The 6th LU batter reached on an error by Huske and led to another run scored for LU. The 7th LU batter struck out looking to end the inning. Heading into the bottom of the 8th inning, Northwest led Lincoln by a score 6-3. In the bottom of the 8th inning, Northwest scored 2 more runs to increase the Bearcat's lead over Lincoln to 8-3. In the top of the 9th inning, Patrick Brady came in to pitch for Reutter. In total, Blane worked 1.0 inning, allowed 2 hits, 2 earned runs, 1 walk, 1 strike out, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and did not hit a batter. In the top of the 9th inning, the first LU batter grounded out to Bedard, the 2nd LU batter flew out to Abernathy, and the 3rd LU batter grounded out to Bedard for the 3rd and final out of the inning and game. Following 9 innings, Northwest defeated Lincoln by a final score 8-3. In total, Brady worked 1.0 innings, allowed no hits, no runs, no walks, no strike-outs, no wild pitches, no balks, and did not hit a batter.
Next for the Bearcats, Northwest looks to sweep the Blue Tigers by winning game 3 of the series on Sunday, April 21, 2013, with first pitch set for noon at Bearcat field on the campus of Northwest Missouri State University.
Following the double header, the Maryville Pride Lions Club hosted its annual cook-out for the baseball team where members of the civic organization cooked brats, burgers, desserts, potato salad, and drinks for the team and their families. The cook-out is a way the Lions Club can recognize all the players, the coaches, and their families for all of the contributions they make to the greater Maryville and Nodaway County communities. After a fine meal was had by all, Coach Darin Loe announced team awards as follows:
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| Spirit of the Bearcat Award winner Alex Singleton for exemplary hustle, work ethic, and team spirit during the 2013 NCAA baseball season |
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| Newcomer of the Year Award winner Brandon Huske for exemplary athletic performance by a first year player during the 2013 NCAA baseball season |
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| Most Valuable Pitcher Award winner Ryker Fox for exemplary athletic performance by a pitcher during the 2013 NCAA baseball season |
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| Most Valuable Player Award winner JJ Baccari for exemplary athletic performance during the 2013 NCAA baseball season |
Finally, the B2R would be remiss if I didn't mention one of my favorite baseball players is graduating this May. As everybody knows, I love all the Bearcat baseball players. I only single out a player or two that I wear the name and number of at ball games. Cameron Bedard is going to play his final games as a Bearcat on Sunday and Tuesday so it was time the B2R retire the #11 shirt I have worn for a couple of seasons by having ol' stix sign it and take a picture. It means a lot to the B2R and I appreciate Cam taking the time to do it.
Go Cats!!
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Series Preview - Lincoln University Blue Tigers
Media -
Northwestbearcats.com - http://www.nwmissouri.edu/sports/baseball/2013/pressreleases/13bsb0419.htm
Lubluetigers.com - http://www.lubluetigers.com/news/2013/4/18/BB_0418134156.aspx
The Blue Tigers have had a tough 2013 season entering this weekend's match-up with an overall record of 5-28, 4-24 MIAA. Lincoln is 3-11 at home and 2-17 on the road this year. Offensively, 3 regulars bat over .308 with Ben Stewart leading the charge at .373, 4 home runs, slugging .508, on-base .406. While on the base paths, the Blue Tigers average a little over 1.0 stolen base per game and have stolen 36 bases in 47 attempts in 33 games. Lincoln average scoring 4.61 runs per game. Defensively, Lincoln averages 2.0 errors per game and have committed 66 errors in 33 games with a fielding percentage of .941. Pitching, Lincoln has struggled with a team ERA of 9.54 where all the pitchers that have started at least one game have an ERA of 7.71, 8.57, 8.89, 9.42, 10.50, 11.63, and 16.11. The Blue Tigers average about 1 walk for every 1 strike-out. Opponents are batting .357 against the Blue Tigers pitching staff.
Northwest's offense is hitting its stride with several Bearcats dramatically improving their statistics over the past 3 weeks. As it now stands, 5 regulars are batting .304 or above with 2 more regulars in striking distance to .300. As a team, the Bearcats are batting .288, slugging .431, and are on-base .380, with Tyler Durant leading the way the entire season with a .341 batting, .473 slugging, and .382 on-base. Northwest averages scoring 6.34 runs per game. On the base paths, Northwest averages 1.15 stolen bases per game and have swiped 47 bases in 69 attempts. Defensively, Northwest commit a little over 1.0 error per game and have a fielding percentage of .969. Pitching, Northwest has a team ERA of 6.71 with Rob Henrichs, Ryker Fox, and Marcus Garrett leading the way amongst the starters with 4.28, 4.76, and 5.14 ERAs, respectively. Northwest pitchers strike-out 2 batters for every 1 batter they walk.
NW LU
Batting .288 .266
Slugging .431 .358
SB/Att 47/69 36/47
On base .380 .338
Fielding .969 .941
ERA 6.71 9.54
Go Cats!!
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Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Bearcats sweep Nebraska-Kearney in thrilling mid-week clash
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| Photo courtesy of Northwestbearcats.com |
Media
Northwestbearcats.com - http://www.nwmissouri.edu/sports/baseball/2013/pressreleases/13bsb0416.htm
Maryville Daily Forum - http://www.maryvilledailyforum.com/article/20130416/SPORTS/130419064/1020/SPORTS
Lopers.com - http://www.lopers.com/news/2013/4/16/BB_0416133539.aspx?path=baseball
The Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats baseball team won both games of a double header against the University of Nebraska at Kearney in Kearney, Nebraska, on Tuesday, April 16, 2013. In game 1, Northwest beat the Lopers by a score 4-3. With the win, Northwest's 2013 record advanced to 15-25, 12-22 MIAA. With the loss, UNK's 2013 record fell to 19-19, 16-16 MIAA.
Offensively, Eric Swain, 3B, went 2 for 4 with 1 RBI in the game. Tyler Durant, RF, went 2 for 4 with a run scored in the game. Ryan Abernathy, CF, went 1 for 2 (including a double) with 2 walks, a stolen base, and a run scored. Eric McGlauflin went 1 for 3 with 2 stolen bases and 2 runs scored in the game. Charlie Krueger, PH/LF, went 1 for 1 with a RBI and a walk. Paul Johnson, LF, went 0 for 2 but had a RBI. In total, the Bearcats scored 4 runs off of 7 hits, 3 RBIs, 5 walks, 3 strike outs, and left 6 runners on base.
Defensively, Northwest did not commit an error and executed a double play in the game.
Pitching, Austin Warren earned the start in the game and pitched a gem. Northwest scored a run in the 1st inning and UNK did not score any runs. After 1 inning, Northwest led 1-0. Neither team scored any runs in the 2nd and 3rd innings. Heading into the 4th inning, Northwest led 1-0. In the top of the 4th inning, Northwest scored 2 more runs to take a 3-0 lead. In the bottom of the 4th inning, UNK scored 3 runs to tie the game at 3-3. Neither team scored any runs in the 5th inning to keep the scored tied at 3-3. In the 6th inning, Northwest did not score any runs. In the bottom of the 6th inning, the first UNK batter doubled to left field. The second UNK batter flew out to right field. With one out in the 6th inning, Blane Reutter came in from the 'pen. In total, Austin worked 5.1 innings, allowed 7 hits, 3 runs (all earned), 0 walks, 2 strike outs, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and hit one batter. With a runner on 2nd and one out in the bottom of the 6th, Blane got the 3rd UNK batter to ground out to 2nd base and advanced the runner to 3rd base. The 4th UNK batter grounded out to the 2nd baseman to end the inning. In the end, UNK did not score any runs in the 6th inning to keep the scored tied 3-3. In the 7th inning, Neither team scored any more runs. In the bottom of the 7th inning, the first UNK batter singled to RF. The second UNK batter sacrificed himself to advance the runner to 2nd base for the first out. The third UNK batter grounded out 3B to 1B for the 2nd out. Nathanial Horton came in the game at this point. In total, Blane Reutter worked 1.1 innings, allowed 1 hit, 0 runs, 1 walk, 0 strike outs, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and did not hit a batter. With 2 outs in the bottom of the 7th inning, Horton got the 4th UNK batter to strike out swinging to end the inning tied 3-3. In the top of the 8th inning, Northwest scored 1 more run to take the lead 4-3. In the bottom of the 8th inning, Horton struck out the first two UNK batters. The 3rd UNK batter singled to left center field. The 4th UNK batter flied out to CF for the 3rd out and ended the game with the final score 4-3. In total, Hort worked 1.1 innings, allowed 1 hit, 0 runs, 0 walks, 3 strike outs, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and did not hit a batter.
In game 2, Northwest beat the Lopers 7-1 to complete the 2-game sweep. With the win, Northwest's 2013 record advances to 16-25, 13-22 MIAA. With the loss, UNK fell to 19-20, 16-17 MIAA.
Offensively, Eric Swain, 3B, went 2 for 3 (including a double and a triple) with 3 RBIs and 2 runs scored. Eric McGlauflin, DH, went 2 for 4 with 1 RBI. Derek Meyer, C, went 2 for 3 with a run scored and a walk. Ryan Abernathy, CF, went 1 for 3 with a RBI and a walk. Cameron Bedard, 2B, went 1 for 4 with a RBI and a run scored. Brandon Huske, SS, went 0 for 2 with 2 walks and 2 runs scored. In total, Northwest scored 7 runs off of 8 hits, 6 RBIs, 5 walks, 4 strike outs, and left 8 runners on base.
Defensively, Northwest committed one error (Krueger) and did not execute a double play in the game.
Pitching, Rob Henrichs earned the start and win to see his 2013 record advance to 2-1. Henrichs pitched an absolute gem. In the first inning, Northwest scored 2 runs and UNK scored one run for a 2-1 Bearcat lead. Neither team scored any more runs in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th innings. In the 6th inning, Northwest scored 5 more runs and UNK did not score any runs for a 7-1 Bearcat lead going into the 7th inning. In the 7th inning, Northwest did not score any more runs. Patrick Brady came in to pitch the 7th and final frame. In total, Henrichs worked 6.0 innings, allowed 5 hits, 1 run (earned), 0 walks, 4 strike-outs, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and hit 1 batter. UNK did not score any runs in the 7th inning to seal the victory for the Bearcats. In total, Patrick worked 1.0 inning, allowed 0 hits, 0 runs, 0 walks, 1 strike out, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and did not hit a batter.
Go Cats!!
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Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Series preview - University of Nebraska at Kearney
The Lopers stand at 19-18, 16-15 MIAA thus far in 2013 and are presently in the 8th and final spot for the MIAA post-season baseball tournament. The Lopers enter the double header against Northwest in a bit of a tailspin having lost their previous 4 games and are 4-6 in their last 10 games. The Lopers have 7 regulars that are batting .314 or better with one starter, Brian Wuest, batting .413 with 12 home runs, 52 RBIs, Slugging .835, On-base .558.
Defensively, the Lopers have a team fielding percentage of .951 and average 1.81 errors per game.
Pitching, the Lopers have a team ERA of 6.97 and allow an average of 6.05 earned runs per game, 7.48 runs per game, and 1.44 unearned runs per game.
Northwest's offense has been hot lately and the Bearcats are winning more games as a result. The Bearcats have won 5 of their last 8 games, and two of those loses came at Emporia State. The Bearcats have 4 regulars batting .318 or better with Eric Swain and Ryan Abernathy quickly closing in on .300 due to their recent hot streak. As a team, Northwest is batting .289, slugging .436, and have an on-base % of .380.
Defensively, Northwest is fielding at a .968 clip averaging 1.12 errors per game.
Pitching, the Bearcats have a team ERA of 6.91 and allow an average of 6.2 earned runs per game, 6.85 runs per game, and 0.65 unearned runs per game.
NW UNK
BATTING AVG. .289 .317
SLG % .436 .507
ON-BASE % .380 .419
SB/ATT 43/64 10/13
FIELD % .968 .951
ERA 6.91 6.97
Go Cats!!
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Monday, April 15, 2013
Offense explodes - Cats win 5 of 8
Media reports -
Maryvilledailyforum.com - http://www.maryvilledailyforum.com/article/20130402/SPORTS/130409664/1020/SPORTS
Northwestbearcats.com - Washburn - http://www.nwmissouri.edu/sports/baseball/2013/pressreleases/13bsb0402.htm
Northwestbearcats.com - Washburn - http://www.nwmissouri.edu/sports/baseball/2013/pressreleases/13bsb0403.htm
Maryvilledailyforum.com - Washburn - http://www.maryvilledailyforum.com/article/20130403/SPORTS/130409476/1020/SPORTS
Wusports.com - http://www.wusports.com/news/2013/4/3/BB_0403133529.aspx?path=baseball
Northwestbearcats.com - Southwest Baptist - http://www.nwmissouri.edu/sports/baseball/2013/pressreleases/13bsb0406.htm
Maryvilledailyforum.com - Southwest Baptist - http://www.maryvilledailyforum.com/article/20130409/SPORTS/130408653/1020/SPORTS
Maryvilledailyforum.com - Southwest Baptist - http://www.maryvilledailyforum.com/article/20130407/SPORTS/130409009/1020/SPORTS
Maryvilledailyforum.com - Southwest Baptist - http://www.maryvilledailyforum.com/article/20130404/SPORTS/130409299/1020/SPORTS
Sbubearcats.com - http://www.sbubearcats.com/news/2013/4/5/BASE_0405133157.aspx?path=baseball
Sbubearcats.com - http://www.sbubearcats.com/news/2013/4/6/BASE_0406135947.aspx?path=baseball
Northwestbearcats.com - William Jewell - http://www.nwmissouri.edu/sports/baseball/2013/pressreleases/13bsb0412.htm
Jewellcardinals.com - http://www.jewellcardinals.com/news/2013/4/12/BB_0412135830.aspx
Northwestbearcats.com - Emporia State - http://www.nwmissouri.edu/sports/baseball/2013/pressreleases/13bsb0413.htm
Northwestbearcats.com - Emporia State - http://www.nwmissouri.edu/sports/baseball/2013/pressreleases/13bsb0414.htm
Maryvilledailyforum.com - Emporia State - http://www.maryvilledailyforum.com/article/20130414/SPORTS/130419430/1020/SPORTS
Esuhornets.com - http://www.esuhornets.com/news/2013/4/12/BB_0412131124.aspx
Esuhornets.com - http://www.esuhornets.com/news/2013/4/13/BB_0413130133.aspx
Esuhornets.com - http://www.esuhornets.com/news/2013/4/14/BB_0414130736.aspx
Washburn
On April 3, 2013, Northwest lost game 1 versus the Washburn University Ichabods by a score of 7-2 as part of a double-header in Maryville. With the win, Washburn's 2013 record advances to 6-19, 6-18 MIAA. With the loss, Northwest's 2013 record falls to 9-22, 7-19 MIAA.
Offensively, Charlie Krueger, LF, was the only Bearcat to earn base hits in the game with his 2 for 3 performance at the plate and stole a base. Ryan Abernathy, CF, went 0 for 1 on the day but scored a run, earned a walk, stole 2 bases, and earned a RBI. JJ Baccari, C/1B, went 0 for 1 on the day but earned 2 walks in the game and stole a base. In total, Northwest scored 2 runs off of 2 hits, 1 RBI, 3 walks, 5 strike-outs, and left 3 runners on base.
Defensively, Northwest committed one error in the game (Krueger) and did not execute a double-play.
Pitching, Austin Warren earned the start but had a tough outing and was tagged with the loss in the game to see his 2013 record fall to 1-5. In the first inning, Washburn did not score any runs and Northwest scored one run with Northwest winning 1-0 after one inning. In the second inning, Washburn scored 4 runs and Northwest did not score any runs with Washburn winning 4-1 after two innings. In the third inning, Austin gave up back to back singles to open the inning with the lead runner being thrown out by Ryan Abernathy at 3rd base. Warren walks the next batter and then Chase Anderson comes in to the game in relief. In total, Warren 2.1 innings, allowed 7 hits, 6 runs (all earned), 1 walk, 2 strike outs, 1 wild pitch, 0 balks, and hit 0 batters. The first batter Chase faces doubles to left center field and scores 2 RBIs (charged to Warren). Chase walks the next two batters to load the bases. Then, in an absolute clutch performance, Chase bears down and gets the next batter to strike out looking for the 2nd out in the inning. The next batter lines out to the 2nd baseman to end the Top half of the inning where the Ichabods scored two runs to increase their lead to 6-1 heading into the Bottom of the 3rd inning. Northwest does not score any runs in the Bottom of the 3rd inning to keep the game at 6-1 in Washburn's favor. In the 4th inning, Washburn does not score any runs after Chase only allows a base hit single with two outs in the game before striking out the batter looking for the third out in the frame. At the end of the Top of the 4th, Washburn led Northwest by a score 6-1. Northwest did not score any runs in the Bottom of the 4th inning and the game remained 6-1 in favor of Washburn. In total, Chase worked 1.2 innings, allowed 2 hits, 0 runs, 2 walks, 2 strike-outs, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and hit 0 batters. Brian Schmiedt came into the game to start the Top of the 5th inning. Brian hits the first batter he faces. The 2nd batter gets a base hit single to right field and the runner advances to third base on the play. The third batter gets a sacrifice bunt to the pitcher to score the runner at 3rd to force the first out in the inning. The other runner advanced to second base. The 4th Washburn batter struck-out looking for the 2nd out and the 5th batter hit a pop fly out to the Bearcat 2nd baseman for the 3rd out of the inning. With the additional run, Washburn advanced its lead to 7-2 heading into the bottom of the 5th inning. Northwest scored one additional run in the bottom of the 5th inning to close the gap to 7-2. Neither team scores any additional runs in the 6th or 7th innings to conclude the game with the final score - Washburn 7, Northwest 2. In total, Schmiedt worked 3.0 innings, allowed 1 hit, 1 earned run, 1 walk, 4 strike-outs, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and hit 2 batters.
Northwest won game 2 versus the Washburn Ichabods by a score of 9-0 as the final game of the double-header in Maryville. With the loss, Washburn's 2013 record falls to 6-20, 6-19 MIAA. With the win, Northwest's 2013 record advances to 10-22, 8-19 MIAA.
Offensively, Ryan Abernathy, CF, exploded for a terrific game with a 4 for 5 performance at the plate (including a home run), earning 2 RBIs and scoring 3 runs. Brandon Huske, SS, went 2 for 3 (including a double) with a RBI and a run scored in the game. Paul Johnson, 2B, went 3 for 5 with 2 RBIs, a stolen base, and a run scored. JJ Baccari, C, went 1 for 2 with 2 walks and 2 runs scored. Eric McGlauflin, DH, went 2 for 4 (including a home run) with 3 RBIs and a run scored. Steven Garber, 1B, went 1 for 4 with a run scored. Alex Singleton, RF, went 1 for 4 in the game. In total, Northwest scored 9 runs off of 14 hits, 8 RBIs, 2 walks, 4 strike-outs, and left 6 runners on base.
Defensively, Northwest did not commit an error and did not execute a double-play.
Pitching, Rob Henrichs earned the start and the win to see his 2013 record advance to 1-1 in a stellar performance. Neither team would score in the first inning resulting in a 0-0 tie. Washburn did not score in the Top of the 2nd inning, but Northwest scored 4 runs in the bottom of the 2nd inning to take the lead 4-0 after two innings. Neither team would score in the 3rd inning keeping the score the same at 4-0 in favor of the Bearcats. In the 4th inning, Washburn did not score any runs in their half of the frame but Northwest would add 2 more runs to increase their lead to 6-0 after 4 innings. Neither team would score any runs in the 5th and 6th innings keeping the score at 6-0 in favor of the Bearcats. In the 7th inning, Washburn did not score any runs but Northwest would add 3 additional runs in their half of the frame to increase their lead to 9-0 after 7 innings. In total, Rob worked 7.0 stellar innings, allowed a mere 2 hits, 0 runs, 2 walks, 7 strike-outs, 1 wild pitch, 0 balks, and hit 1 batter. In the Top of the 8th inning, Tyler Barth came into the game and did not allow a run. In total, Tyler worked 1.0 inning, allowed 2 hits, 0 runs, 0 walks, 0 strike-outs, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and did not hit a batter. Northwest did not score any runs in the bottom of the 8th inning to keep the Bearcat lead at 9-0 heading into the top of the 9th. Nathanial Horton came in the Top of the 9th to close out the game. Hort did not allow a run and worked 1.0 inning, allowed 1 hit, 0 walks, 2 strike-outs, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and did not hit a batter.
Southwest Baptist
On April 5, 2013, Northwest traveled to Bolivar, Missouri, to play a 3-game series against the "Purple" Bearcats of Southwest Baptist. Northwest played a single 9-inning game on April 5, 2013, and a double-header on Saturday, April 6, 2013. On April 5, Northwest beat Southwest Baptist 16-3. With the win, Northwest advanced its 2013 record to 11-22, 9-19 MIAA. With the loss, Southwest Baptist's 2013 record fell to 11-18, 11-13 MIAA.
Offensively, Northwest exploded for the second game in a row by scoring 16 runs. Brandon Huske, SS, led the way with his 4 for 5 performance at the plate (including a double and a home run), earning 4 RBIs, 1 stolen base, scoring 3 runs, and earning a walk in the game. Eric Swain, 3B, returned to the line-up in a big way after healing an oblique injury and went 4 for 5 (including 2 doubles) with 7 RBIs and 2 runs scored. JJ Baccari, C, went 2 for 4 (including a double) with a RBI, a stolen base, a walk, and a run scored. Eric McGlauflin, DH, went 2 for 3 (including a double) with 2 walks, a stolen base, 1 RBI, and scored 3 runs. Cameron Bedard, 2B, went 2 for 3 (including a double) with 2 walks and 3 runs scored. Alex Singleton, PH/RF, went 1 for 2 with a run scored. In total, Northwest scored 16 runs off of 15 hits, 15 RBIs, 10 walks, 5 strike-outs, and left 9 runners on base.
Defensively, Northwest committed one error (Huske) and did not execute a double-play in the game.
Pitching, Ryker Fox earned the start and the win to advance his 2013 record to 3-4 in a terrific athletic performance. Northwest scored 1 run in the top of the 1st inning and SWB scored 2 runs in the bottom of the inning for a 2-1 SWB lead. In the 2nd inning, Northwest would add 1 more run and SWB could not score any runs to tie the game at 2-2 after 2 innings. Neither team could score in the 3rd, 4th, or 5th innings to keep the game tied at 2-2 heading into the top of the 6th inning. In the 6th inning, Northwest scored 2 more runs and SWB did not score any more runs to change the game to Northwest's favor 4-2 heading into the 7th inning.
In the 7th inning, the Northwest Gang Green infected SWB and scored 8 runs in the following manner: Huske singled, Baccari doubles to score Huske, Durant reaches on SS error and Baccari advanced to 3rd, Durant advances to 2nd on a wild pitch, McGlauflin walks to load the bases, Johnson flies out for the 1st out, sacrifice and scores Baccari, Durant out at 3rd base in an attempt to steal for the 2nd out, McGlauflin stole 2nd base, Garber walked, Bedard walked to load the bases, Swain singles and scored McGlauflin and Garber, Swain advances to 2nd on the throw, SWB pitching change, Abernathy walks, Huske hits grand slam home run to score Bedard, Swain, and Abernathy, Baccari flies out to RF. In the bottom of the 7th inning, SWB scored 1 run. After 7 innings, Northwest leads SWB 12-3. In total, Fox worked 7 innings, allowed 4 hits, 3 runs (all earned), 5 walks, 3 strike-outs, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and did not hit a batter.
In the 8th inning, Northwest scored 4 more runs to increase their lead over SWB to 16-3 heading into the bottom of the 8th. In the bottom of the 8th, Tyler Barth came into the game in relief of Fox and did not allow any runs. In total, Barth worked 1.0 inning, allowed 0 hits, 0 runs, 0 walks, 1 strike-out, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and did not hit a batter. Because of the 10-run rule, the game was over with the final score 16-3 Northwest.
On April 6, 2013, Northwest lost game 1 of the double-header versus SWB by a score 14-13 a heart-breaker 7-inning game. With the loss, Northwest 2013 record fell to 11-23, 9-20 MIAA. With the win, SWB's 2013 record advanced to 12-18, 12-13 MIAA.
Offensively, Northwest's bats exploded for the 3rd straight game to score 13 runs in a 7-inning game. Ryan Abernathy, CF, went 3 for 4 (including a double and a triple) with 3 RBIs, scored 3 runs in the game. Derek Meyer, C, went 3 for 4 (including a double and a home run) with 1 RBI and scored 3 runs. Brandon Huske, SS, went 2 for 3 with 2 walks, 2 RBIs, a stolen base, and scored 2 runs. Eric McGlauflin, DH, went 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs, and a run scored. Eric Swain went 1 for 3 (including a home run) with 3 RBIs, a walk, and a run scored. Tyler Durant, RF, went 1 for 3 (including a double) with a RBI and a walk. Charlie Krueger, LF, went 1 for 3 in the game. Cameron Bedard, 2B, went 1 for 3 (including a double) with a run scored. In total, Northwest scored 13 runs, off of 14 hits, 13 RBIs, 6 walks, 6 strike-outs, and left 6 runners on base.
Defensively, Northwest did not commit an error and did not execute a double-play.
Pitching, Marcus Garrett earned the start in the game but did not factor in the decision. Neither team scored a run in the 1st or 2nd innings for a tied game (0-0) heading into the 3rd inning. In the 3rd inning, Northwest scored 2 runs and SWB did not score any runs for a 2-0 Northwest lead after 3 innings. In the 4th inning, Northwest did not score any more runs and SWB scored 3 runs to take a 3-2 lead after 4 innings. In the 5th inning, Northwest exploded and scored 6 more runs to re-claim the lead at 8-3 Northwest heading into the bottom of the inning. In the bottom of the 5th inning, Marcus ran into trouble and was charged with allowing 5 more runs after he worked 0.2 of the inning. In total, Marcus worked 4.2 innings, allowed 5 hits, 5 runs (all earned), 2 walks, 3 strike-outs, 1 wild pitch, 1 balk, and hit 2 batters. Blane Reutter came into the game in the 5th inning and did not record an out in the outing. In total, Blane worked 0.0 inning, allowed 2 hits, 2 runs (both earned), 0 walks, 0 strike-outs, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and did not hit a batter. Nathanial Horton came in the 5th inning to relieve Blane and recorded the final out in the inning. SWB scored 4 runs in the bottom of the 5th inning and closed the Northwest lead to 8-7. In the 6th inning, Northwest scored 4 more runs to increase their lead to 12-7. In the bottom of the 6th inning, Horton ran into trouble and only recorded one out in the inning before getting pulled in favor of Tyler Barth. In total, Horton worked 0.2 inning, allowed 0 hits, 2 runs (both earned), 2 walks, 0 strike-outs, 3 wild pitches, 0 balks, and hit 1 batter. Barth closed out the 6th inning but not before SWB scored an additional 4 runs in the inning to close Northwest's lead to 12-11. In the 7th inning, Northwest scored one more run to increase their lead to 13-11 heading into the bottom of the 7th inning. In the bottom of the 7th inning, SWB scored 3 more runs to win the game in a walk-off by a final score 14-13. In total, Barth worked 1.1 inning, allowed 6 hits, 5 runs (all earned), 2 walks, 2 strike-outs, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and did not hit a batter.
On April 6, 2013, Northwest won game 2 of the double-header versus SWB by a score 31-7 to win the series. With the win, Northwest's 2013 record advanced to 12-23, 10-20 MIAA. With the loss, SWB's 2013 record fell to 12-19, 12-14 MIAA.
Offensively, Cameron Bedard had "Playstation" stats following an exemplary performance in game 2. Cameron Bedard, 2B, went 5 for 6 with 3 RBIs, 5 runs scored. Charlie Krueger, LF, went 4 for 6 with 6 RBIs, 4 runs scored. Ryan Abernathy, CF, went 4 for 5 with 4 RBIs, a walk, and 5 runs scored. JJ Baccari, C, went 3 for 5 with 2 RBIs, a walk, 3 runs scored. Eric McGlauflin, DH, went 3 for 7 with 3 RBIs, and 3 runs scored. Brandon Huske, SS, went 2 for 5 with a RBI, a walk, and 3 runs scored. Eric Swain, 3B, went 2 for 4 with 2 walks and 2 runs scored. Tyler Durant, RF, went 2 for 3 with 4 RBIs, 1 walk, and 3 runs scored. Luke Lawyer, C, went 1 for 1 in the game. Paul Johnson, RF/PH, went 1 for 2 with a walk and 2 runs scored. In total, Northwest scored 31 runs, 27 hits, 24 RBIs, 7 walks, 0 strike-outs, and left 7 runners on base.
Defensively, Northwest committed 3 errors (Huske, Durant, and Bedard) and did not execute a double-play.
Pitching, Chase Anderson earned the start and the win to advance his 2013 record to 4-4. Northwest scored 5 runs in the 1st, 9 runs in the 2nd, and 8 runs in the 3rd inning. SWB did not score any runs in the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd innings, and Northwest led SWB 22-0. In the 4th inning, Northwest scored 2 more runs and SWB scored 2 runs to change the score to 24-2 in favor of Northwest. In the 5th inning, Northwest scored 1 more run to increase its lead over SWB to 25-2. In the bottom of the 5th inning, SWB scored 5 runs after Chase recorded one out in the inning to close the gap to 25-7. In total, Chase worked 4.1 innings, allowed 5 hits, 7 runs (only 3 earned), 4 walks, 7 strike-outs, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and did not hit a batter. Patrick Brady came in the game in the 5th inning to record the final 2 outs of the inning. After the 5th, Northwest led SWB by a score 25-7. In the 6th inning, Northwest scored 6 more runs and SWB did not score any more runs to increase the Northwest lead over SWB to 31-7. In total, Patrick Brady worked 1.2 innings, allowed 1 hit, 0 runs, 0 walks, 2 strike-outs, 1 wild pitch, 0 balks, and did not hit a batter. In the 7th and final inning of the game, Northwest did not score any runs. Jacob Raffaele, a favorite of the B2R, came in the game in the 7th inning and closed out a game without allowing a run. In total, Raffaele worked 1.0 inning, allowed 1 hit, 0 runs, 0 walks, 2 strike-outs, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and did not hit a batter.
William Jewell
On April 12, 2013, Northwest played William Jewell in a mid-week non-conference game in Maryville on a chilly Friday afternoon. Northwest beat William Jewell 13-9 in a 9-inning game to advance its 2013 record to 13-23, 10-20 MIAA. With the loss, William Jewell's 2013 record fell to 11-17.
Offensively, Eric Swain, 3B, was a hero with his 3 for 5 performance at the plate, including 2 home runs, 4 RBIs, and 3 runs scored. Charlie Krueger, LF, went 3 for 5 (including a triple) with a run scored. Ryan Abernathy, CF, went 2 for 4 (including a triple and a home run) with 4 RBIs, a stolen base, a walk, and 3 runs scored. Brandon Huske, SS, went 2 for 2 with 2 walks, a stolen base, and 2 runs scored. Eric McGlauflin, DH, went 2 for 5, with 1 RBI and 2 runs scored. Steven Garber, 1B, went 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored. JJ Baccari, C, went 1 for 4 in the game. Paul Johnson, PH/RF, went 1 for 2 in the game. Cameron Bedard, 2B, went 1 for 4 with a RBI. Tyler Durant, RF, went 0 for 1 with a walk and a RBI. Derek Meyer did not record an official at bat but earned a RBI in a sacrifice. In total, Northwest scored 13 runs off of 17 hits, 12 RBIs, 4 walks, 5 strike-outs, and left 8 runners on base.
Defensively, Northwest committed one error in the game (Swain) and did not execute a double play.
Pitching, Rob Henrichs earned the start but did not receive a decision in the game. In the 1st inning, WJ scored one run and NW scored 4 runs with the Bearcats leading Jewell 4-1. In the 2nd inning, Jewell scored 2 more runs and Northwest did not score any more runs to close the gap to 4-3 in favor of Northwest. In the 3rd inning, Jewell scored 1 more run and Northwest did not score any more runs to tie the game 4-4 after 3 innings. In the 4th inning, Jewell did not score any additional runs and Northwest scored 2 more runs to take the lead 6-4 after 4 innings. In the 5th inning, Rob ran into a little trouble, but managed to record 2 outs in the inning, allowed Jewell to score 1 run, before getting pulled in favor of Blane Reutter. In total, Rob worked 4.2 innings, allowed 9 hits, 5 runs (only 3 earned), 1 walk, 3 strike outs, 3 wild pitches, 0 balks, and did not hit a batter. Blane was able to close out the 5th inning without allowing any more runs. Northwest scored 1 run in the bottom of the 5th. After 5 innings, Northwest led Jewell by a score 7-5. In the 6th inning, Jewell scored 1 run and Northwest scored 1 run to change the score to 8-6 in favor of the Bearcats. In the 7th inning, Jewell did not score any more runs and Northwest scored 3 more runs to increase the Bearcat lead to 11-6. In the 8th inning, Jewell scored 1 run and Northwest scored 2 runs to increase the lead to 13-7 in favor of the Bearcats. In the 9th inning, Jewell scored 2 more runs to chase Blane out of the game in favor of Patrick Brady. In total, Blane Reutter worked 3.2 innings, allowed 7 hits, 4 runs (all earned), 1 walk, 5 strike-outs, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and did not hit a batter. In the 9th inning, Jewell did not score any more runs and therefore concluded the game in favor of the Bearcats by a final score of 13-9. In total, Brady worked 0.2 innings, allowed 1 hit, 0 runs, 0 walks, 1 strike-outs, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and did not hit a batter.
Emporia State
On April 13, 2013, Northwest traveled to Emporia, Kansas, to take on the Hornets of Emporia State in MIAA action. The Hornets and Bearcats played a 2-game double-header on the 13th, and played a single game on April 14, 2013. In game 1 of the double-header, Northwest beat the Hornets 5-1. With the win, Northwest's 2013 record advanced to 14-23, 11-20 MIAA. With the loss, ESU's 2013 record fell to 22-15, 20-12 MIAA.
Offensively, Steven Garber, 1B, went 2 for 3 (including a double) with 2 RBIs. JJ Baccari, C, went 2 for 4 with a RBI. Abernathy, Huske (a double), Durant, McGlauflin, and Krueger all earned a hit in the game. In total, Northwest scored 5 runs off of 9 hits, 3 RBIs, 0 walks, 7 strike-outs, and left 5 runners on base.
Defensively, Northwest did not commit an error and executed 1 double play.
Pitching, Ryker Fox earned the start and the win to see his 2013 record advance to 4-4. In the 1st inning, Northwest scored 2 runs and Emporia did not score any runs to see Northwest take the lead 2-0. Neither team would score any runs in the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th innings, to keep the game at 2-0 in favor of the Bearcats. In the 5th inning, Northwest did not score any runs and Emporia scored 1 run to close the gape to 2-1 in favor of the Bearcats. The Hornets managed to chase Fox from the game after he recorded 2 outs in the inning (after he allowed the run). In total, Ryker worked 4.2 innings, allowed 5 hits, 1 run (earned), 2 walks, 5 strike-outs, 1 wild pitch, 1 balk, and did not hit a batter. Nathanial Horton came in the 5th inning to record the final out without allowing another run. After 5 innings, Northwest led 2-1. In the 6th inning, Northwest scored 2 more runs and Emporia did not score any more runs to increase the Bearcat lead over the Hornet 4-1. In the 7th and final inning, Northwest scored 1 more run and Emporia did not score any more runs to result in the final score of 5-1 in favor of the Bearcats. In total, Horton worked 2.1 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 of the double header, Northwest lost 6-5 to Emporia State. With the loss, Northwest's 2013 record fell to 14-24, 11-21 MIAA. With the win, Emporia State's 2013 record advanced to 23-15, 21-12 MIAA.
Offensively, Eric Swain, 3B, continued his hot streak at the plate and went 4 for 5 (2 doubles and a home run) with 3 RBIs and 3 runs scored. Tyler Durant, RF, went 2 for 5 with a RBI and a run scored. Derek Meyer, C, went 2 for 4 with a RBI. Steven Garber, 1B, went 1 for 2 with 2 walks. Ryan Abernathy, CF, went 1 for 4 in the game. In total, Northwest scored 5 runs, 10 hits, 5 RBIs, 2 walks, 9 strike outs, and left 7 runners on base.
Defensively, Northwest committed one error (Meyer) and executed 1 double play in the game.
Pitching, Marcus Garrett earned the start but did not receive a decision in the game. In total, Marcus worked 6.1 innings, allowed 6 hits, 4 runs (all earned), 3 walks, 6 strike-outs, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and hit 1 batter. After 6 innings, Northwest was leading Emporia 5-4.
Patrick Brady came into the game in the 7th inning, closed out the final 2 outs in the 7th, plus worked the 8th and 9th innings. Emporia tied the game 5-5 in the bottom of the 9th inning. In total, Brady worked 2.2 innings, allowed 3 hits, 1 run (earned), 0 walks, 2 strike-outs, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and did not hit a batter.
In the 10th inning, Northwest did not score a run and Emporia scored a run to win the game 6-5. Austin Warren came into the game in the 10th inning and recorded one out before allowing the run. In total, Warren worked 0.1 inning, allowed 1 hit, 1 run (earned), 1 walk, 0 strike-outs, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and did not hit a batter.
On April 14, 2013, Northwest lost game 3 and the series to Emporia State 10-6 in a 9-inning game. With the loss, Northwest's 2013 record fell to 14-25, 11-22 MIAA. With the win, Emporia State's 2013 record advanced to 24-15, 22-12 MIAA.
Offensively, Charlie Krueger, LF, went 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs, a walk, and a run scored. Steven Garber, 1B, went 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs, a walk, and a run scored. Tyler Durant, RF, went 2 for 4 (including a home run)with a RBI and 2 runs scored. Eric Swain, 3B, went 0 for 2 but earned 3 walks in the game. Eric McGlauflin, DH, went 1 for 3 with a walk and 2 runs scored. Paul Johnson, 2B, went 1 for 5 in the game. In total, Northwest scored 6 runs off of 8 hits, 5 RBIs, 8 walks, 12 strike outs, and left 12 runners on base.
Defensively, Northwest did not commit an error and did not execute a double play in the game.
Pitching, Chase Anderson earned the start but picked-up the loss in the game to see his 2013 record fall to 4-5. In total, Chase worked 3.2 innings, allowed 8 hits, 5 runs (all earned), 0 walks, 4 strike-outs, 1 wild pitch, 0 balks, and did not hit a batter. Brian Schmiedt came into the game in the 4th inning but did not record an out. In total, Schmiedt worked 0.0 inning, 3 hits, 3 runs (all earned), 0 walks, 0 strike outs, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and did not hit a batter. Blane Reutter came in relief of Schmiedt in the 4th inning and worked 2.1 innings, allowed 4 hits, 1 run (earned), 0 walks, 4 strike-outs, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and did not hit a batter. In the 7th inning, with Northwest losing 9-3, Tyler Barth came into the game to work the final 2 innings. In total, Barth worked 2.0 innings, allowed 3 hits, 1 run, 1 walk, 2 strike-outs, 0 wild pitches, 0 balks, and did not hit a batter.
Next up, Northwest travels to Kearney, Nebraska, to take on the Lopers on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, with the first pitch set for 4pm. This weekend, Northwest plays its final home weekend series against Lincoln University starting with a double-header on Saturday, April 20, 2013, first pitch set for 1 pm.
Go Cats!!
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