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Carolina University faced Ohio Christian University in a doubleheader on March 15, 2025, at Rich Park. The teams each claimed one victory during the event.

In the first game, Carolina University dominated with a 15-2 win over Ohio Christian. Despite early errors that allowed Ohio Christian to score in the first two innings, Carolina rebounded strongly. Ty Vespe's solo home run and key hits by Elias Nurideen and Danny Gonzalez helped secure an early lead for Carolina.

The third inning saw Carolina add four more runs, including a 2-RBI single from Vespe. Further offensive success came in the fifth and sixth innings as Carolina scored nine additional runs. Contributions from Alex Noll and Danny Gonzalez were significant, with Noll hitting a triple among several extra-base hits.

Alex Prevost was instrumental in securing the win for Carolina, giving up only two hits and one earned run over five innings while striking out five batters. Jovanny Mendez pitched two scoreless innings to close the game.

Key players for Game 1 included:

For Carolina University:

- Ty Vespe: went 3-for-3 with a home run, four RBIs, and three runs scored.

- Alex Noll: recorded a triple with two RBIs.

- Elias Nurideen: had a double with two RBIs.

- Danny Gonzalez (1B): hit a double with two RBIs.

- Alex Prevost: pitched five innings allowing just one earned run.

For Ohio Christian:

- K. Runk: managed one hit in four attempts with one run scored.

- D. Crocker: secured one hit in three attempts.

- M. Keener: reached base twice after being hit by pitches.

Ohio Christian responded robustly in Game 2, winning 16-7 following defensive struggles from Carolina marked by six errors contributing to Ohio Christian's scoring spree.

A pivotal moment occurred during an eight-run fourth inning for Ohio Christian highlighted by Sam Larkins' grand slam. Multiple players like Mitchell Keener and Robert Evans contributed multi-hit games, while Larkins led offensively with six RBIs from three hits including both a home run and triple.

Despite efforts from Carolina which resulted in seven runs—including homers from Alex Noll and Robbie Smith—the deficit remained insurmountable. Paxton Tucker also stood out offensively but could not change the outcome of the game where B. Williams claimed victory for Ohio Christian against starter Alex Prevost who took his second loss this season.

Key players for Game 2 included:

For Carolina University:

- Alex Noll: achieved one home run along with an RBI.

- Robbie Smith: delivered two RBIs through his homerun performance.

- Paxton Tucker: finished strong going three-for-four adding an RBI plus scoring twice himself.

For Ohio Christian:

- S.Larkins displayed impressive stats having gone three-for-five inclusive of grand slam alongside collecting total six RBIs further supporting their team’s triumphs significantly across matchups held here today!

Next up is another opportunity when they host Columbia International Rams back home Friday March twenty-first starting promptly at four pm so stay tuned!