Miami University
18-12, 11-5
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Western Michigan University
10-12, 10-6
Explosive Offense Leads Baseball to 16-9 Win Over Broncos
4/11/2021 5:27:00 PM | Baseball
OXFORD, Ohio — The Miami University baseball team exploded for 16 runs, including nine runs in the first inning, en route to a 16-9 win against the Western Michigan Broncos at McKie Field on Sunday afternoon. Benji Brokemond led the way for the RedHawks, going 4-for-5 on the day with three runs scored and three RBI.
With the victory, the RedHawks improve to 18-12 (11-5 Mid-American Conference), while the Broncos fall to 10-12 (10-6 MAC).
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- In the bottom of the first inning, the RedHawks exploded for seven hits, two walks, two hit-by-pitches, and nine runs. Senior Michael Morissette had a three-RBI triple, while Brokemond went 2-for-2 in the inning with an RBI. Nate Stone, Will Vogelgesang, Dalton Back, Cole Andrews, Billy Kopicki, and Brian Zapp all had either a single, RBI, or both.
- In the bottom of the second inning, junior Nick Neibauer led off with a walk. In the next at-bat, he stole second base, then advanced to third on an error. Morissette walked, then Brokemond double-plated both runners. Brokemond then stole third and scored on a bunt single by Vogelgesang.
- In the bottom of the third, Andrews tripled, then scored on a wild pitch. Neibauer then doubled, scoring on a Kopicki single shortly after, giving the RedHawks a 14-7 lead.
- In the bottom of the seventh, senior Tyler Wardwell came into pinch hit and hit a solo shot to right-center field, giving the RedHawks a 15-8 lead.
- In the bottom of the eighth, Andrews doubled to lead off the inning. Kopicki then drove him in with an RBI single.
GAME NOTES:
- Brokemond went 4-for-5 with a double, three RBI, three runs scored, and a stolen base.
- Vogelgesang went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored.
- Neibauer reached base three times, including a double. He also had a steal and three runs scored.
WHAT'S NEXT:
The RedHawks face off against the Bowling Green Falcons on Friday, April 16 to open up a four-game set on the road. The first pitch at Gary Haas Stadium is scheduled for 3 p.m. at Bowling Green.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Spinozzi, Michael (3-0)
L: LOVELL (0-1)
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Batting:
2B: MCINTYRE 1 ; HUDSON 1 ; DEVINE 2
RBI: CHARPING 1 ; MCINTYRE 1 ; O'KEEFE 2 ; ALLEN 1 ; HUDSON 1 ; DEVINE 1
Base Running:
RUNS: MORRISON 1 ; CHARPING 1 ; MCINTYRE 1 ; HAJDUKOVIC 1 ; ALLEN 1 ; HUDSON 2 ; DEVINE 2
HBP: MCINTYRE 1 ; HAJDUKOVIC 1 ; HUDSON 1
Batting:
2B: Brokemond, Benji 1 ; Andrews, Cole 1 ; Neibauer, Nick 1
3B: Andrews, Cole 1 ; Morissette, Michael 1
HR: Wardwell, Tyler 1
RBI: Brokemond, Benji 3 ; Vogelgesang, Will 2 ; Wardwell, Tyler 1 ; Back, Dalton 1 ; Andrews, Cole 1 ; Kopicki, Billy 3 ; Zapp, Brian 1 ; Morissette, Michael 3
SH: Zapp, Brian 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Brokemond, Benji 3 ; Vogelgesang, Will 1 ; Wardwell, Tyler 1 ; Stone, Nate 1 ; Back, Dalton 1 ; Andrews, Cole 2 ; Neibauer, Nick 3 ; Kopicki, Billy 1 ; Zapp, Brian 1 ; Morissette, Michael 2
SB: Brokemond, Benji 1 ; Neibauer, Nick 1
CS: Kopicki, Billy 1
HBP: Neibauer, Nick 1 ; Kopicki, Billy 1
