LEAVENWORTH, Kan. - The (20) Braves wasted no time taking control on Tuesday morning, erupting for eight runs in the first inning on their way to a dominant 13–3 victory over University of Saint Mary at the USM Baseball Field.
Ottawa's offense was relentless from the opening pitch, collecting 15 hits and drawing five walks while striking out zero times. The Braves put the game out of reach early with an explosive first inning and never looked back.
The Braves plated eight runs on eight hits in the first inning alone. RBI hits from
Julius Ryan,
Jose Vega, Jeremy Freeman, and
Dylan Snead, along with a solo home run from
Jesus Rodriguez, quickly gave Ottawa an 8–0 advantage.
Ottawa added two runs in the second, two more in the fifth, and another in the sixth while the pitching staff kept Saint Mary in check for most of the afternoon.
On the mound,
Kenneth Johnson earned the win with a strong start, allowing just one run across five innings.
Game Notes
- Ottawa recorded 15 hits and struck out 0 times as a team.
- The Braves scored 10 runs in the first two innings to take early control.
- Ottawa pitchers combined to allow six hits and three runs.
Braves Stat Leaders
- Dylan Snead – 3-for-3, 1 run, 2 RBI, 1 walk, 2 stolen bases
- Jalen Ryan – 2-for-4, 2 runs, 2 RBI
- Julius Ryan – 2-for-4, 1 run, 1 RBI
- Jose Vega – 2-for-2, 2 runs, 3 RBI, double
- Jesus Rodriguez – 2-for-4, 1 run, home run, 2 RBI
- Branden Franz – 2-for-2, 2 runs, 1 RBI, 2 walks
- Jeremy Freeman – 1-for-4, 1 run, 1 RBI
- Jose Lopez – 1-for-3, 1 run
Pitching Breakdown
Who is Next
Ottawa (22-3, 13-2) starts its three game series with Sterling College in Sterling, Kan. on Friday, March 13. The game is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m.
