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Oilers sweep Dragons in season finale
Tiffin University (19-24) had a rough Senior Day, as Findlay won game one 11-4 and nipped the Dragons in 8 innings 4-3 in the season finale. Eric Ludrowsky had a rough game one, allowing 8 earned runs over 4.2 innings, while the Dragons managed only one extra base hit on Jason Kulp's double. Devin Rudolph, Justin Blair, and Paul Robbins all had two singles each. In the second game, Kenny Shaw took the loss after 4.1 innings of relief. The Dragons tied the game in the top of the 6th inning but allowed a run in the top of the 8th inning to take the loss. Blair added two more hits while Ty Blake had three hits with a double. Oilers return favor with sweep of Dragons
One day after the Dragons swept Findlay at home, the Oilers returned to Findlay and swept TU 16-10 and 7-6. The Dragons had their chances to win in both games, as they held a 9-4 lead in the second inning of game one and a 6-4 lead in the 8th inning of game two but couldn't hold onto either lead. Trevor Woodjetts took the loss in the nightcap, unable to capitalize on two runs the Dragons scored in the top of the 8th inning to take the 6-4 lead. Kyle Klinker pitched 7 solid innings in the no-decision. Jason Bailey drilled a home run for 2 RBI, while Kyle Sprague also had a home run. Justin Blair also had two hits. In the opener, Doug Berlan took the loss, as five Dragons pitchers could not hold the Oilers offense in check. Ty Blake had 3 hits with a double and home run for 4 RBI, while Blair and Paul Robbins also had two hits with Robbins also getting 2 RBI. Colin Lowe and Sprague also had doubles. Dragons use big innings in sweep of Oilers
Tiffin University (19-20) put together some big innings in a doubleheader sweep of Findlay, winning game one 11-7 after scoring 5 runs in the bottom of the 6th inning, and winning game two 14-4 thanks to a 9-run 4th inning. In the opener, Kenny Shaw got the win with 2.1 innings of relief. Kyle Leggett had 3 hits with 2 doubles and 2 RBI, while Ty Blake had two hits with a double and Kyle Sprague had two hits with a triple. Jason Kulp drilled a two-run home run, and Devin Rudolph and Justin Blair each drove in two runs with doubles. In the nightcap, Tadd Sparks went 6 innings to pick up the win, with Rudolph and Blair each collecting three hits for 2 RBI. Paul Robbins and Blake also had 2 RBI, while Kyle Klinker added two hits for 2 RBI. Matt Rowland and Justin Levesque also had doubles. Dragons drop two on the road at Wayne State
Tiffin University (17-20) dropped two tough games at Wayne State, falling 7-2 in the opener and 10-4 in the nightcap. Eric Ludrowsky took the loss in game one, pitching 3.2 innings, but TU mustered just 6 hits in the game. Kyle Sprague had two hits, but TU could not get any extra base hits in the game. In the nightcap, Tom Podulka took the loss, allowing 8 earned runs over 3.1 innings, including a 6-run first inning for the Warriors. Paul Robbins had 3 hits with a double, Sprague added two more hits with a double, Colin Lowe had a double, and Devin Rudolph had 2 RBI. Dragons pull out nightcap to split with 7th-ranked Pumas
Tiffin University (17-18) jumped out to a 6-1 lead in the nightcap against St. Joseph's, then held on to earn the split 6-5. Kyle Klinker pitched 4.1 innings to pick up the win and Trevor Woodjetts got his fifth save. Justin Blair and Paul Robbins had two hits apiece. The Pumas held on to win the opener 15-14 in a wild game that saw over 30 hits. TU led 10-3 early but the Pumas stormed back to lead 15-10. TU rallied to score four runs over the final two innings and had the tying run at second base when the game ended. Donnie Smith took the loss allowing 12 runs, while Robbins had a double and home run for 4 RBI. Justin Blair had 4 hits for 3 RBI, while Devin Rudolph had 3 hits with a double. Jason Bailey also had two hits and Jason Kulp had a double. Dragons squander leads in losses at Mercyhurst
Tiffin University (16-17) endured a tough day at the ballpark Sunday, as they lost a 4-1 6th inning lead in a 5-4 game one loss before allowing three runs in the 7th inning of game two to fall 10-9 at Mercyhurst. In the opener, Kenny Shaw took the loss in relief. Paul Robbins had two hits with a triple, while Kyle Leggett and Ty Blake had doubles. In the nightcap, TU held leads of 6-1 and 9-4 but it wasn't enough as the bullpen could not hold on. Doug Berlan took the loss as the Dragons could not hold onto a 9-7 7th inning lead. Ty Blake tied an NCAA record by getting hit by four pitches in the game, while Devin Rudolph, Robbins, Leggett, and Kyle Klinker all had two hits. Robbins and Klinker also had doubles. Dragons post split at Mercyhurst
Tiffin University (16-15) saw their six-game winning streak come to an end in the nightcap against Mercyhurst, falling 4-1. Mark Verkest took the tough loss, as TU mustered just four hits. Other than Jason Bailey's triple, the Dragons collected only three singles. In the opener, Eric Ludrowsky went 7 innings, fanning 8 and allowing only 2 earned runs in a 8-4 victory. Bailey and Trevor Woodjetts had 2 RBI each, while Paul Robbins had two hits. The Dragons rallied for a six-run sixth inning to pick up the victory. Dragons hot streak continues with 4-3 win at Cleveland State
Tiffin University (15-14) won their fifth straight game with a solid 4-3 win at Division I Cleveland State. Don Smith pitched a strong game, going 7 innings and scattering 7 hits. Kenny Shaw pitched out of a jam in the 9th inning for the save, stopping CSU after they placed a runner at third base with only one out. Jason Bailey had three hits while Paul Robbins added two more. Trevor Woodjetts drove in two runs with a double, as TU took advantage of a three-run 5th inning and held on for the win. Two walk-off home runs stun 10th-ranked Grand Valley
Tiffin University (14-14) won two dramatic games with solo walk-off home runs, as Paul Robbins hit an opposite field shot in the bottom of the 8th inning to give TU a 16-15 comeback victory. TU trailed 15-10 in the 6th inning but came back to tie the game with 5 runs. Trevor Woodjetts picked up the win with 2 innings of one-hit relief. Robbins had 4 hits for 3 RBI, while Justin Blair also had three hits including a big home run for 4 RBI. Kyle Leggett and Devin Rudolph also had three hits apiece. In game two, the Dragons got a solid starting effort from Kyle Klinker as he went 5.1 innings and allowed only 3 earned runs. The Dragons got the 5-4 win when Jason Kulp drilled a home run in the bottom of the 8th inning, making a winner out of reliever Trevor Woodjetts after another 2 innings of relief. Justin Blair had 2 hits for TU. Dragons offense erupts at Hillsdale
Tiffin University (12-14) turned up the offense, scoring 25 runs and smacking 31 hits in a doubleheader sweep at Hillsdale. TU won the opener 9-2 with Eric Ludrowsky going the distance and scattering 6 hits. Justin Blair had 4 hits including a double and 2 RBI, while Kyle Klinker had a double and home run for 2 RBI. Jason Kulp also had 2 RBI with a double, and Devin Rudolph , Paul Robbins, and Jason Bailey all had two hits, with Robbins and Rudolph stroking doubles. In game two, Robbins got the mound victory, allowing just 5 hits with 6 strikeouts and 1 earned run. Kulp drilled two home runs for 4 RBI, Kyle Leggett had 4 hits for 2 RBI, Ty Blake smacked a home run and had 4 RBI and Devin Rudolph also had three hits with a home run. Robbins helped his own pitching effort with 2 hits including a double for 3 RBI.Falcons clip Dragons 16-8
Tiffin University (10-14) allowed 17 hits in a 9-inning contest against Bowling Green State, falling 16-8. Mark Verkest took the loss, allowing 9 runs over 3.1 innings, including a 6-run third inning. Paul Robbins drilled a two-run home run, while Devin Rudolph and Trevor Woodjetts also had 2 hits apiece.Dragons swept by Warriors in twinbill
Tiffin University (10-13) managed just one run over 14 innings, as Wayne State won the opener 3-0 and took the nightcap 5-1. Five errors cost the Dragons in game one, as Mark Verkest took the loss despite allowing just 3 hits and 1 earned run. Paul Robbins and Trevor Woodjetts had 2 hits each. In game two, TU got just 6 hits, with Woodjetts getting two more hits. Tadd Sparks took the loss, going 1.2 innings and allowing 3 earned runs. Dragons drop pair of games to Ashland
Tiffin University (10-11) came up short in their doubleheader with Ashland, falling in game one 5-3 and in the nightcap 8-4. Tom Podulka took the loss in the opener, going 6 innings and allowing 5 earned runs. Paul Robbins had 2 RBI with a double while Kyle Leggett added 2 hits. Eric Ludrowsky took the loss in game two, allowing 6 earned runs. Leggett had a double while Kyle Klinker had 3 hits. Dragons earn split with Ashland on the road
Tiffin University (10-9) bounced back from a big 17-5 loss in game one to beat Ashland 12-9 in the nighitcap. Brandon Tober got the win with 1.2 innings of relief after starter Tadd Sparks had a shaky start. Trevor Woodjetts also pitched 1.2 innings of one-hit relief for the save. TU banged out 14 hits in the game, with Woodjetts getting two hits for 4 RBI. Kyle Leggett also had two hits for 2 RBI and Kyle Klinker had a double for 2 RBI. Devin Rudolph, Justin Blair, and Paul Robbins also had two hits. In the opener, David Morehouse got rocked after 1.2 innings, as the Dragons pitchers allowed 16 runs in the first four innings. Matt Rowland had a double and triple, while Jason Kulp and Rudolph also had two hits. Kulp and Pete Catalano also had doubles. Dragons win 11-7 road trip to Youngstown State
Tiffin University (9-8) took advantage of 8 Youngstown State errors to beat YSU 11-7 in 9 innings. Donnie Smith got the win with 4.1 innings of relief, taking over after 4.2 innings from starter Mark Verkest. The Dragons had 7 different players drive in a run, with Ty Blake getting 2 RBI. Devin Rudolph had two hits with a triple and Kyle Leggett had two hits with a double.Dragons drop wild twinbill with Greyhounds
Tiffin University (8-8) lost both games at Indianapolis, falling in game one 5-2 and in the nightcap 2-1. Four runs in the second inning of game one were too much for the Dragons to overcome, as they struggled at the plate in both games. Tom Podulka took the loss, allowing 3 earned runs, and the Dragons mustered only two extra base hits, as Devin Rudolph and Kyle Klinker had doubles. Rudolph had two hits in the game. In game two, things got even stranger, as the Dragons lost despite allowing only one hit in the game. Leading 1-0, the Greyhounds tied the game in the 5th inning after two Dragons errors culminated in a steal of home. Indianapolis won the game in the bottom of the 7th inning as TU hit the leadoff batter and then walked three consecutive hitters. Eric Ludrowsky pitched 5 innings and allowed just one hit, with Tadd Sparks taking the loss in relief. TU managed just three singles. Dragons split with nationally-ranked Pumas
Tiffin University (8-6) split with 17th-ranked St. Joseph's,
with Eric Ludrowsky hurling a 3-hit, 7 inning complete game gem in a
6-0 shutout in the nightcap after Tom Podulka took a tough 3-0 loss in
the opener. The Dragons mustered just three hits in the opening game,
but came to life in the second game, scoring three runs in the 7th
inning to break the game open. Ty Blake had 2 hits while Kyle Leggett
and Adam Greening had 2 RBI each.
Dragons return from Florida trip on six-game winning streak
Tiffin University (7-5) went 6-0 in Florida, wiinning their
sixth straight game with a 6-3 win over Olivet Nazarene. Eric Ludrowsky
pitched 8 strong innings, allowing 2 earned runs and fanning 7. Trevor
Woodjetts pitched one inning for the save. Ty Blake had 2 hits for 3
RBI, while Adam Greening also drove in two runs. Devin Rudolph had 3
hits and Kyle Sprague had two hits with a double. In junior varsity
action, TU beat Rio Grande 8-2 with Doug Berlan getting the win with
two innings of relief work. Alex Rulon and Justin Webster had 2 RBI
each, while Pete Catalano, Tadd Sparks, Justin Levesque, and Brad
Manders all had two hits apiece.
Podulka shines as Dragons cool off Flagler 6-1
Tiffin University (6-5) took on Flagler, winner of 15 of
their last 16 games, and continued their hot streak with a strong 6-1
victory. Tom Podulka tossed 8 2/3 innings, allowing only 1 earned run,
while Tadd Sparks came in and picked up the save by fanning the final
Flagler batter with the bases loaded in the 9th inning. Jason Bailey
had 3 RBI with two hits, including a two-run home run, while Paul
Robbins also had 2 RBI. Ty Blake and Kyle Leggett also had two hits.
Dragons erase five-run deficit with 13-9 win at Rollins
Tiffin University (5-5) fell behind 5-0 early but battled
back to score 13 runs between the 5th and 7th innings, eventually
winning and holding off a Rollins charge in the last two innings to win
13-9. Brad Davis got the win in relief of Paul Robbins, who was rocked
early in the game, while Trevor Woodjetts picked up the save over the
final two outs of the game. Devin Rudolph collected 3 hits to lead TU,
while Ty Blake had 2 doubles for 4 RBI. Kyle Leggett, Adam Greening,
and Kyle Klinker all had two hits, while Robbins stroked a double for 2
RBI at the plate. TU had 15 hits overall.
Dragons continue hot hitting in pair of wins over Davis & Elkins, Ohio Dominican
Tiffin University (4-5) pounded out 25 hits on the day,
beating Davis & Elkins 8-3 and Ohio Dominican 13-5. In the opener,
Mark Verkest picked up the win with 5 innings of solid work, while Kyle
Klinker got the save with 2/3 inning of relief. Jason Bailey had 3 RBI
with a double and triple, while Justin Blair (2 doubles) and Kyle
Leggett also had two hits. Against the Panthers, Tadd Sparks was
outstanding, pitching 7 2/3 innings and fanning 10 while allowing only
2 earned runs. Leggett had 4 hits and 2 RBI, Paul Robbins had 3 hits
with 4 RBI, Ty Blake drilled a two-run home run, Klinker added two more
hits, and Devin Rudolph had 2 RBI.
Dragons bats come to life in 12-6 win over Davis & Elkins
Tiffin University (2-5) had a great day at the plate against
Davis & Elkins, winning 12-6 while drilling three home runs in the
game. Paul Robbins led the way with 4 hits including a double and home
run for 3 RBI, while Ty Blake had 3 hits with 2 doubles and a home run
for 2 RBI. Kyle Leggett had 2 hits with a home run for 2 RBI, while
Pete Catalano also had 2 RBI. Devin Rudolph added 3 hits, Trevor
Johnson had 2 hits with a double, and David Morehouse pitched 6 innings
for the victory. Brandon Tober also had 3 solid innings in relief to
pick up the save.
Baseball squad falls to Carson-Newman in doubleheader
The Tiffin University Dragons baseball team (1-5) hit the ball hard but
right at defenders in dropping two games at Carson-Newman. Tom Podulka
fell in the opener 5-4, with Justin Blair and Val Helldobler driving in
runs. Helldobler had 2 hits with a double, while Paul Robbins also had
a double. Kyle Brock also had two hits. In the ngihtcap, Eric Ludrowsky
took a tough 12-1 loss, with Devin Rudolph and Ty Blake getting two
hits each. Rudolph and Kyle Leggett had doubles. Baseball squad drops two in Georgetown finale
The Tiffin University Dragons baseball team (1-3) failed to get the
bats going in the doubleheader finale at Georgetown, dropping a narrow
pitcher's duel 2-1 before losing in the nightcap 9-0. Tadd Sparks came
in to pitch 5 innings, allowing 0 earned runs but it wasn't good
enough as Brad Davis took the loss in relief in the 2-1 defeat. Kyle
Sprague had 2 hits and Jason Bailey added a double. In the second game,
Paul Robbins had a rough outing, allowing 7 earned runs in 5 1/3
innings. TU could muster just three hits offensively. Baseball squad splits with Georgetown in season opener
The Tiffin University Dragons baseball team (1-1) got solid pitching in both games against Georgetown, falling 4-3 in the opener and winning the nightcap 3-2. In the Dragons victory, Eric Ludrowsky tossed 6 innings and allowed 2 earned runs with 7 strikeouts for the win. Georgetown loaded the bases in the bottom of the 7th inning with one out, but Trevor Woodjetts tossed the final inning in relief for the save. Val Helldobler scored the winning run in the top of the 7th on Ty Blake's RBI single. Kyle Leggett had 2 hits while Paul Robbins had a double and Adam Greening also had an RBI.
In the opener, Tom Podulka pitched 4 innings, allowing 2 earned
runs, while David Morehouse threw two iinnings and allowed one earned
run in taking the loss. Leggett had 2 more hits while Kyle Brock had 2
RBI.
Dragons to broadcast selected games via webcast
Tiffin's baseball and softball programs will webcast same-day broadcasts of selected home contests (weather permitting). For the list of archived games, click here.
Baseball squad posts strong team GPA
The Tiffin University Dragons baseball team posted a 3.15 team GPA for fall 2007, the highest GPA for a men's athletics team. A total of 27 different players posted a 3.20 GPA or higher last semester.
Tiffin Baseball wraps up fall season with Orange World Series Win
The Tiffin University Dragons baseball team wrapped up its fall season with their annual Fall World Series. The first day of games started out in front of 200 plus fans on Parent’s Day. The coaching staff would like to again thank those who attended the festivities. This year, four teams competed for a spot in the championship series. These four teams showed the depth and talent level on the ’07-‘08 Dragon’s roster.
Orange claims 2-1 series win over Blue
Robbins, Gorman lead AMC honors
Tiffin's
Paul Robbins and Matt Gorman were named First Team All-AMC by vote of
the AMC coaches. Robbins, a first baseman, was also the Dragons lone
All-Region IX pick after hitting .411 in securing the selection, while
Gorman, a catcher, hit .288 with a team high 44 RBI. Matt Jennings (3B,
.313) and Ty Blake (OF, .268) were named Second Team players, while
Kyle Brock, Tom Podulka, and Devin Rudolph were Honorable Mention.
Dragons season ends after split with Panthers
Tiffin’s baseball team (22-31, 11-11 AMC) finished their season with another split with Ohio Dominican. Jason Higgins got the 3-1 victory in relief, as Ty Blake and Paul Robbins led the way with two hits apiece. In game two, the Panthers won a close one 5-4 with Brad Davis taking the loss. Blake had two more hits with a double, Chris Rothwell had a double and RBI, and Matt Gorman also had an RBI.
Dragons split close games with Panthers
Tiffin’s baseball team (21-30, 10-10 AMC) held a 4-3 lead in the 7th inning of game one but couldn't hold on, giving up two runs in the 7th to fall 5-4 at Ohio Dominican in an important AMC matchup. Eric Ludrowsky took the loss, negating three hits by Ty Blake (2 RBI), while Devin Rudolph and Ben Prewitt also had RBI. In game two, David Morehouse pitched 6 1/3 strong innings, but TU's Rudolph got the win in 8 innings as TU rallied to win 10-5 in 8 innings. Paul Robbins had three hits with a double and home run, while Matt Gorman, Matt Jennings, and Kyle Brock all had two hits with doubles. Rudolph added a double while Justin Blair and Prewitt also had RBI.
Dragons split with Blue Knights again
Tiffin’s baseball team (20-29, 10-10 AMC) split with Urbana once again, winning the opener 10-9 in 8 innings before falling in the nightcap 15-9. Brandon Tober got the win in relief, as Devon Rudolph, Paul Robbins, and Justin Blair all had two hits. Ty Blake and Rudolph had doubles, while Blake, Rudolph, and Robbins had RBI. In game two, Rudolph took the loss, as Matt Jennings drilled a solo shot and Ty Blake added a double and home run for 2 RBI. Rudolph had two hits as did Kyle Chadwick, while Matt Gorman and Trevor Woodjetts had doubles.
Robbins breaks doubles record as Dragons split at Urbana
Tiffin’s baseball team (19-28, 9-9 AMC) posted a split on the road at Urbana, falling in the opener 5-3 and winning the nightcap 8-3. Justin Blair had two hits with a double while Devin Rudolph had an RBI. Paul Robbins and Matt Gorman added hits as Eric Ludrowsky took the loss. David Morehouse got the win with 6 innings of work in game two, backed up by Paul Robbins two doubles and 2 RBI. Robbins two doubles helped him break his own single season doubles record with 21 this year. Matt Gorman had two hits with 2 RBI, Devin Rudolph had 2 RBI and Matt Jennings had a double and RBI.
Dragons get sweep at Wayne State
Tiffin’s baseball team (18-27, 8-8 AMC) bounced back from an 8-0 loss in game one to win a close 3-2 game in the nightcap. Trevor Woodjetts got the win in relief of Tom Podulka, as Ty Blake and Devin Rudolph had doubles and Kyle Brock and Matt Jennings had two hits each. Chris Rothwell and Blake had RBIs. IN the opener, Jason Higgins pitched three strong innings of relief following Mark Verkest, but TU mustered only three hits. Blake and Paul Robbins had doubles while Jennings also had a single.
Dragons turn up the offense in sweep of Cedarville
Tiffin’s baseball team (17-26, 8-8 AMC) had a strong offensive day in winning two more games against Cedarville, as Bobby Mullin got the win 9-5 and Brad Davis got the win 13-2 in the nightcap. Paul Robbins had two hits with a double and 3 RBI, while Devin Rudolph had 2 hits with 2 RBI. Mike Schmidt had two hits while Ben Prewitt also had a hit. In game two, Robbins added three hits with two doubles and 4 RBI, while Rudolph also had three hits with a double and RBI. Ty Blake, Justin Blair, and Schmidt also had two hits each.
Dragons lose two pitching duels to Redmen
Tiffin’s baseball team (15-26, 6-8 AMC) lost two low-scoring pitchers duels to Rio Grande, falling in game 4-3 and in game two 3-2. Eric Ludrowsky pitched 6 1/3 innings but couldn't hold onto a 3-2 lead late as the Redmen scored two runs in the sixth inning and then struck out Matt Gorman with the bases loaded in the 7th inning to save it. Justin Blair and Matt Jennings each had a double and RBI, while Ben Prewitt added two singles. In game two, David Morehouse took the loss despite three hits by Ty Blake. Prewitt added an RBI while Paul Robbins and Mike Schmidt also had hits.
Dragons post sweep of Cedarville
Tiffin’s baseball team (15-24, 6-6 AMC) posted two wins over Cedarville, getting solid pitching in both games. Mark Verkest went 6 2/3 innings for the win in the opener while Devin Rudolph came in from left field for the save in a 3-2 win. Rudolph stroked a double at the plate, while Paul Robbins had two big hits with two doubles and an RBI. Matt Gorman also had an RBI. Tom Podulka got the win in a 6-1 game two gen, tossing a two-hit complete game. Matt Jennings had 2 RBI, while Kyle Brock had two hits and Ty Blake had a double.
Dragons sign three standouts
Three prep stars signed National Letters of Intent this week. The Dragons signed shortstop Val Helldobler (Toledo St. John's Jesuit), right-handed pitchers Kyle Klinker (Van Wert) and Tadd Sparks (Hilliard Darby). Both Klinker and Sparks also play third base, where the Dragons hope to replace two graduating seniors.
Dragons split with Falcons
Tiffin’s baseball team (13-24, 4-6 AMC) got a win from Doug Berlan in game one, posting an 8-5 victory over Notre Dame. Trevor Woodjetts got the save, as Matt Jennings had 2 RBI with a double and single, Paul Robbins had two hits with a double, Kyle Brock had an RBI, and Jason Kulp had two doubles. TU then fell in the nightcap 8-7 with Brandon Tober taking the loss. Devin Rudolph had a double and RBI, while Peter Catalano, Woodjetts, and Ty Blake also had hits.
Dragons fall to Oilers in single game
Tiffin’s baseball team (12-23, 4-6 AMC) fell in a high scoring game at Findlay 10-6, with Eric Ludrowsky taking the loss. Matt Jennings had 2 hits with 3 RBI and Justin Blair had a hit for 2 RBI. Trevor Woodjetts and Jason Kulp also had hits.
Dragons narrowly miss sweep of Redmen
Tiffin’s baseball team (12-22, 4-6 AMC) pulled out a 2-0 10 inning win in the nightcap against Rio Grande, and narrowly missed a sweep after falling 4-3 in the 7th inning of the opener. Mark Verkest pitched 5 2/3 strong innings in game one, as the Redmen scored a run in the bottom of the 7th inning off of Bobby Mullin, who took the loss. Matt Jennings had 2 RBI while Matt Gorman had the other RBI. In the finale, Tom Podulka also pitched extremely well, tossing 8 1/3 scoreless innings, while Devin Rudolph got the win with 1 2/3 innings of relief. Ty Blake had two hits with a double and RBI, while Jason Blair scored the second run on a balk.
Dragons finish series with Bears with another split
Tiffin’s
baseball team (11-21, 3-5 AMC) got a complete game effort from David
Morehouse in a 9-1 victory that earned the Dragons another split with
Shawnee State. Paul Robbins had three hits including two doubles, while
Matt Gorman also had two hits with a double. Breck Williamson and Ben
Prewitt also had 2 RBI each. In the opener, Bobby Mullin got roughed up
early en route to a 7-0 loss. The Bears scored all their runs in the
first two innings before Brandon Tober shut them down the rest of the
way. Tiffin, however, could manage only four singles offensively.
Dragons split in opening series with Bears
Tiffin’s
baseball team (10-20) got a good start from Eric Ludrowsky in a 6-2 win
against Shawnee State, as Matt Jennings drilled a 3-run home run and
Kyle Brock tacked on two more hits in the opener. In the nightcap,
Tiffin led 4-3 in the 7th inning but allowed the Bears to score four
runs in the final frame to lose 7-4. Tom Podulka took the loss, while
Breck Williamson had a double and Ty Blake had two hits with two stolen
bases.
Dragons post sweep of Mercyhurst
Tiffin’s baseball team got on the winning track Tuesday by sweeping
a home doubleheader from Mercyhurst. The Dragons (9-19) took a pair of
one-run games, 10-9 and 9-8. The sweep was the Dragons’ first since returning from Florida in mid-March. Devin
Rudolph (1-1) got the win in the first game, pitching one inning in
relief of Bobby Mullins. Brandon Tober pitched the ninth for his second
save. Paul Robbins led TU at the plate with two doubles, a
single, RBI and two runs. Matt Gorman singled for an RBI, scored twice
and belted a solo homer. Kyle Brock singled twice for two RBIs.
In
the second game, Chris Rothwell’s RBI single in the bottom of the
seventh gave TU the sweep. Paul Robbins led off the inning with a walk,
then moved to second base on Matt Jennings’ bunt. After Mercyhurst
(15-11) intentionally walked Jason Culp, Rothwell lined a hit to left
field. Gorman (two runs) slapped two doubles and a single for
four RBIs. Justin Blair (two hits) and Trevor Woodjetts (double) scored
two runs apiece. Culp and Jason Bailey had a single, RBI and stolen
base.
Dragons comeback leads to split with Cougars
Tiffin (7-19, 1-3 AMC) staged a great comeback to beat Mt. Vernon 7-6 in 9 innings of game one of their doubleheader on Purple Day, a special event held to raise funds for the Bluffton University baseball team. The Dragons, wearing purple jerseys in memory of the Bluffton team members, trailed 6-0 in the 6th inning but came back to tie the game, scoring two runs with two outs in the 7th inning to force extra innings. Tiffin scored the winning run on an error that allowed Devin Rudolph to score from second base with two outs in the 9th inning. Paul Robbins had 3 hits, including a home run, while Bobby Mullin got the win in relief. In the nightcap, TU made four errors at critical times leading to an eventual 12-0 loss. Tom Podulka took the loss.
Morehouse drops tough decision in losses to Cougars
Tiffin (6-18) got a great mound outing from David Morehouse, as he allowed a run in the first inning and nothing else, but the Dragons could not get the offense going as they fell in the game 1-0 at Mt. Vernon Nazarene. Paul Robbins had a single and double in the game. In the opener, TU fell 9-1 with Mark Verkest taking the loss. Robbins had another double while Matt Gorman got the RBI.
Dragons bullpen falters in pair of losses
Tiffin (6-16) held late leads in both games against Findlay, but the bullpen could not hold them as the Dragons fell in game 14-13 and in game two 10-6. Tiffin led 13-6 in the 6th inning of game one but gave up 8 runs in the final two innings, spoiling a fine start by Bobby Mullin. Jason Dunfee took the loss. Ty Blake had 3 hits to lead TU, including a double and triple. In game two, TU led 4-2 in the 7th inning but again fell apart late. Brad Davis took the loss, going 6 1/3 innings. TU gave up 8 runs in the seventh inning, negating a three-hit performance by Matt Jennings.