Fulton, Mo 03/23/24- The Westminster College Blue Jays hosted the Fontbonne University Griffins in the first conference series of the season for both teams. The Griffins won both games against the Blue Jays. Game 1 was 4-2 and Game 2 ended 15-2.
Game 1 vs Fontbonne Griffins: Box Score
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A battle between the pitchers in game 1. Derek Archer started on the mound for the Blue Jays, throwing 7.2 innings, giving up 5 hits, 2 earned runs, and striking out 7 batters. Relieving Archer were Matt Trout and Ryan Mills. Trout finished out the 8th inning for Archer while Mills took on the 9th inning, giving up 2 runs and recording the loss.
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The Blue Jays would get 4 of their 6 hits in the last two innings. With runners on first and third, Troy Romero came up to the plate and put the ball in play to score Jason Pesold. Payton Whitehead hits a base knock to left field that scored Romero.
Inside the Box Score:
Troy Romero: 1-4, 1 R, 1 RBI, SB
Payton Whitehead: 2-4, 1 RBI
Jason Pesold: 1-4, 1 R, 2B
Game 2 vs Fontbonne Griffins: Box Score
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The Blue Jays would have 7 pitchers in total in game 2. Bode Gebbink would start on the mound, going 3.2 innings and giving up 8 hits. Coming into relief in game 2 were Matt Trout, Kobe Allen, Ben Kennebeck, Dawson Schuemann, Domenic Nordmann, and Aydn Bradke.
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The bats were on fire for the Blue Jays in game 2. Unfortunately, the Blue Jays could not find a way to score runs. The Blue Jays finished with 12 hits. Leading the team offensively were Troy Romero, Payton Whitehead, and Aden Pecka. Together they would get 6 hits and a run.
Inside the Box Score:
Troy Romero: 2-4, 1 R, 3B
Payton Whitehead: 2-4, 1 RBI, 2B
Aden Pecka: 2-3
The Blue Jays will host Principia College for a conference doubleheader on Tuesday, March 26th. The first pitch is set for 12:00 PM
