Miami Takes Series at OU With 6-5 Win

Sunday, April 27

Athens, Ohio

1 p.m.

Miami University

24-19, 18-6

Ohio

10-32, 5-16

Miami (Ohio)

Ohio

4/27/2025 5:56:00 PM | Baseball

Box Score

ATHENS, Ohio – The RedHawks defeated Ohio to win their eighth straight conference series on Sunday edging out the Bobcats 6-5. Dillon Baker added to his series accolades during the game, going 2-for-5 with three RBIs. The RedHawks move to 24-19 (18-6 MAC) with the win while the Bobcats fall to 10-32 (5-16 MAC).

HOW IT HAPPENED:

Baker gave Miami their first runs of the game in the top of the second, putting the RedHawks up 3-0 on a three-run home run. Drew Phillips reached first on an error and Blake Buzzeo walked to set up the blast.
Ohio answered with two runs in the bottom of the second, capitalizing two hits to make it 3-2.
David Novak singled in the top of the third. Ty Batusich walked and Buzzeo doubled to extend the lead to 4-2.
The Bobcats took their first lead of the game in the bottom of the fourth. Three hits and a sac fly pulled them ahead 5-4.
The RedHawks took the lead in the top of the eighth. Buzzeo led off with a walk and Baker singled. Both runners advanced on a wild pitch and an HBP loaded the bases. A wild pitch scored one run and a go-ahead sac fly by Anthony Zarlingo scored another to cap off a 6-5 final score.

MIAMI GAME NOTES:

Baker went 2-for-5 with two hits and three RBIs.
Zarlingo went 2-for-4 with an RBI.
Novak went 2-for-4 with one run.
Kaden Pfeffer pitched 5.1 innings, holding the Bobcats to one hit and no runs.

UP NEXT: The RedHawks will play a stand-alone road game against Xavier on Wednesday at 3 p.m. They will begin a three-game series at Samford starting on Friday. First pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m.