OTTAWA, Kan. – The Ottawa University baseball turned in a dominant day at Alumni Park on Saturday, shutting out Missouri Valley College in game one before backing it up with an offensive outburst in game two to complete the doubleheader sweep.

Game One: Ottawa 11, Missouri Valley 0
Ottawa set the tone early and never looked back in the opener, scoring in four different innings and riding a stellar pitching performance to a seven-inning shutout.

The Braves jumped out in front in the first inning and continued to apply pressure throughout, capitalizing on timely hits, aggressive base running, and Missouri Valley miscues. Ottawa's pitching staff limited the Vikings to just three hits while striking out eight to preserve the shutout.

Game One Notes

• Ottawa scored 11 runs on nine hits and committed no errors
• Missouri Valley was held scoreless and managed just three hits
• Declan Brown went 3-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI
• Kaiden Hoapili drove in four runs, including a two-run home run
• Garrett Dodd added a pinch-hit two-run double
• Jalen Ryan scored twice and stole a base
• Grant Faris earned the win, throwing 6.0 scoreless innings
• Faris allowed three hits and struck out six
• Diego Centella closed the game with a scoreless seventh inning

Game Two: Ottawa 14, Missouri Valley 3
Ottawa's offense exploded early, plating seven runs in the first inning and never allowing Missouri Valley to get back into the game.

The Braves added runs in five different innings and finished with 14 runs on 11 hits, highlighted by two home runs and aggressive base running throughout the lineup. Ottawa also turned three double plays defensively to help control the game.

Game Two Notes

• Ottawa scored 14 runs on 11 hits with zero errors
• Missouri Valley finished with three runs on eight hits
• Ottawa scored seven runs in the first inning
• Julius Ryan went 2-for-2 with a three-run home run and two runs scored
• Jalen Ryan finished with three runs, two hits, and an RBI
• Jeremy Freeman hit a two-run home run and scored twice
• Dylan Snead recorded a hit and drove in a run with a sacrifice fly
• The Braves stole six bases in the game
• Kiene Prendez earned the win, allowing three unearned runs over 6.0 innings
• Wesley Strand pitched a scoreless seventh inning in relief

Who is Next
The Braves (5-1) finishes its four game series with Missouri Valley College on Sunday, February 8 at Alumni Park. First pitch is scheduled for 12:00 p.m.