Cougars Drop Two to Receiving Votes Taylor

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University baseball team (9-9, 6-6 CL) lost both games of its doubleheader with RV Taylor University (19-9, 12-2 CL) on Wednesday, March 22 at Cougar Field.

MVNU lost game one by a score of 10-7. After trailing 8-1, MVNU fought back to make it 8-7. However, the Trojans tacked one two insurance runs in the ninth and held the hosts to take the first game of the day. Offensively, the Cougars scored their seven runs on 16 hits, with Rider Minnick and Joe Poremsky each getting three hits. Casey Kalman added a three-run homerun and Hogan Heck also homered. Jarin Bertke took the loss on the mound for the Cougars.

In game two, it was all Taylor. The visitors scored 14 runs on 14 hits and starting pitcher Matt Dutkowski allowed only three hits and struck out nine MVNU batters to keep the hosts contained. The Trojans hit two homeruns in game two and strolled to a 14-2 victory. Johnny Nixon got the loss in game two.

What's Next

The Cougars are back in action on Saturday, March 25 as they host Taylor for another doubleheader. First pitch for game one is scheduled for 12:00pm with game two to follow.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private, four-year, intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults. With a 327-acre main campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio, MVNU emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service to community and church. MVNU offers an affordable education both in-seat and online to nearly 2,000 students from 25 states and 11 foreign countries.