Quick Hits / Match Notes

Ottawa (Kan.) vs. Tabor College (TC)
    Game Comparison
    Record: Ottawa 34-12 (21-11 KCAC) vs. Tabor 24-23 (20-15 KCAC)
    Recent Form: Ottawa has won 3 straight; Tabor has won 4 straight

Offense:
    Ottawa: .316 AVG, 433 runs, 55 HR (power + speed combo)
    Tabor: .300 AVG, 371 runs, 44 HR (patient lineup, high OBP)
    On-Base Ability: Tabor holds slight edge (.441 OBP vs. .430)

Pitching:
    Ottawa: 4.74 ERA, .235 opponent avg
    Tabor: 6.72 ERA, .289 opponent avg

Speed Factor: Ottawa ranks second in the NAIA with 211 stolen bases

Series Information: Tuesday's matchup marks the 126th all-time meeting between Ottawa University and Tabor College. Tabor holds a 66-60 advantage in the series, but Ottawa enters on a two-game winning streak over the Bluejays. The Braves earned wins earlier this season with a 10-0 (7 inn.) victory on February 24 in Hillsboro and an 11-6 win on March 18 in Ottawa, securing the season series for the second consecutive year. The series dates back to April 4, 1989, when Tabor claimed a 13-3 win in Hillsboro. Recently, Ottawa has found success on the road, posting a 3-1 record in its last four games in Hillsboro.

Ottawa Breakdown
    Offensive Depth: Six regulars hitting .340+ led by
    Dylan Snead (.361, 56 H, 52 RBI)
    Julius Ryan (.351, 57 RBI)
    Jeremy Freeman (.346, 55 RBI)

Power + Speed Combo: 55 HR and 211 stolen bases — can score in multiple ways

Table Setters: Jalen Ryan (60 runs, 34 SB) fuels the offense

Pitching Strength: Adrian Quintana (7-2, 2.45 ERA, 49 K) | Kenneth Johnson (5-0, 1.86 ERA)
Defense: .969 fielding percentage, consistent across the diamond

Tabor (TC) Breakdown
Top-End Hitters:
    Easton Norris (.329, 57 H, 9 HR)
    Jared Mack (.310, 10 HR, 49 RBI)
    Eric Calder (.349, 47 RBI, .512 OBP)

Plate Discipline: 294 walks (top-tier nationally) drives strong OBP

Balanced Power: 44 HR with multiple players capable of extra-base hits

Pitching Staff:
    Wyatt Bauer (7-4, 5.35 ERA, 70.2 IP)
    Logan McGuire (4-2, 5.96 ERA)


Individual Player Spotlight

Ottawa – Dylan Snead
    .361 AVG | 56 hits | 52 RBI | .632 SLG
    Dynamic offensive threat who can change the game with power and speed

Tabor – Eric Calder
    .349 AVG | 47 RBI | .512 OBP
    Elite on-base presence and middle-of-the-order run producer