Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 WALESKA, Ga. - The (20) Ottawa University Braves stormed back for a dramatic game one win before cruising to a shutout in game two to complete the sweep of Reinhardt University.

Game 1: Ottawa 10, Reinhardt 7
Ottawa built an early cushion, weathered a chaotic middle inning, and delivered a clutch ninth-inning surge to secure the comeback victory.

The Braves struck first with two runs in the opening frame and added another in the second to take a 3-0 lead. Reinhardt answered with a five-run third inning—despite recording zero hits—capitalizing on walks, errors, and situational plays to flip the game.

Ottawa stayed within striking distance, getting a solo homer from Dane Lujan in the fourth and chipping away to tie the game at 6-6 in the seventh on an RBI double from Jeremy Freeman, Jr.

After Reinhardt briefly reclaimed the lead in the bottom half of the seventh, the Braves delivered the decisive blow in the ninth. Capitalizing on defensive miscues, Ottawa plated four runs, highlighted by a go-ahead two-RBI triple from Julius Ryan and an RBI single from Kaiden Hoapili to seal the 10-7 win.

Game 1 Stats Recap

• Julius Ryan: 2-for-5, 2B, 3B, 3 RBI, 2 runs
• Dane Lujan: 2-for-5, HR, 2B, RBI
• Kaiden Hoapili: 2-for-5, 2 RBI
• Branden Franz: 2-for-3, 2B, RBI, 2 runs, BB
• Dylan Snead: 2-for-5, two doubles, 2 runs
• Jeremy Freeman: 2-for-5, 2B, RBI

Pitching Highlights

• Logan Tice: Win (1-0), 1.0 IP, 0 runs
• Ben Hewitt: Save (1), 1.0 IP, 0 runs, 1 K
• Staff allowed just 4 hits despite 7 runs (6 earned)

Game 2: Ottawa 11, Reinhardt 0 (7 innings)
Game two was all Ottawa from the start of the scoring, as the Braves backed a dominant complete-game effort with timely hitting and relentless pressure.

After three scoreless innings, Ottawa broke through in the fourth when Garrett Dodd launched a three-run homer to ignite the offense. The Braves continued to pile on, scoring in each of the final four innings, including a three-run sixth and seventh.

Ottawa capitalized on Reinhardt's defensive struggles, with multiple runs coming via errors and aggressive base running.

Meanwhile, Adrian Quintana was in complete control on the mound, tossing a seven-inning shutout to secure the victory.

Game 2 Stats Recap

• Garrett Dodd: 1-for-2, HR, 3 RBI, 2 runs, BB
• Dylan Snead: 3-for-5, 2B, 2 RBI
• Branden Franz: 3 RBI
• Jeremy Freeman: 2B, RBI
• Kaiden Hoapili: 1-for-3, 2 runs, BB
• Jose Lopez: 1-for-4, run scored

Pitching Highlights

• Adrian Quintana: Win (1-0)
  • 7.0 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 5 K
  • Complete game shutout

Who is Next
Ottawa (27-5) returns to the diamond for a three game series at Alumni Park against Kansas Wesleyan University. Game one is scheduled for Friday, March 27 at 1:00 p.m.