Miami Falls to ETSU in Regular-Season Finale

Saturday, May 18

Oxford, Ohio

11 a.m.

Miami University

26-25

East Tennessee State University

34-18

ETSU

Miami

Photo by: Hope Maley

Miami Falls to ETSU in Regular-Season Finale

5/18/2024 2:27:00 PM | Baseball

Box Score

OXFORD, Ohio— The Miami University baseball team dropped a 10-2 decision to visiting East Tennessee State Saturday in the final game of the 2024 regular season. The RedHawks' record moves to 26-25, while ETSU improves to 34-18.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The RedHawks struck first, taking a 1-0 lead in the opening inning. Dillon Baker led off with a single to center field and eventually came around to score on an error by the ETSU right fielder.
The Buccaneers took the lead for good with a five-run fourth inning, as each of the visitors' first six hitters in the frame got on base.
East Tennessee State added a run in the sixth inning and four more in the eighth, including a three-run homer to right field.
Miami responded with a run in the bottom half of the eighth, as Zach MacDonald was hit by a pitch and advanced on a Ty Batusich double before Evan Appelwick drove him in with a sac fly.
ETSU closed the game out to post a 10-2 victory.

NOTES

Tyler Gordon went 2-for-4 at the plate.
Batusich was 1-for-3 with a walk.
Seven pitchers saw action for Miami.
The RedHawks honored their senior class before the home finale.

UP NEXT:
Miami heads to Avon, Ohio to begin play in the MAC Tournament, which begins Wednesday, May 22 at Mercy Health Stadium. More information will be available on MiamiRedHawks.com as the bracket is finalized.