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CIU vs WIU
5
Winner Columbia Int. (S.C.) CIU 1-1
2
Webber International (Fla WIU 3-2
Winner
Columbia Int. (S.C.) CIU
1-1
5
Final
2
Webber International (Fla WIU
3-2
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Columbia Int. (S.C.) CIU 0 0 1 0 0 2 2 0 0 5 7 2
Webber International (Fla WIU 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 6 2

W: Parish, Justin (1) L: Dreher, Austin (1)

1
Columbia Int'l CIU2020M 1-2
3
Winner Webber International WIU 2-1
Columbia Int'l CIU2020M
1-2
1
Final
3
Webber International WIU
2-1
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Columbia Int'l CIU2020M 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 3
Webber International WIU 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 X 3 11 0

W: Bryce McDonald (1-0) L: Moody, Noah (0-1)

Game Recap: Baseball | | gfrierson

Rams Upset Ranked Warriors To Secure First Win In CIU History

GAME 1

Babson Park, FL – The CIU Rams baseball team pulled a stunning 5-2 upset Saturday afternoon as they knocked off the #16 Webber International University Warriors. The game was only the second collegiate baseball game in CIU history, the first coming in a 5-4 loss to the Warriors Friday night. The Rams not only handily knocked off a ranked opponent but an opponent who was the runner up in the Sun Conference and made a deep NAIA National Championship run in 2019.  

How It Happened 

Joshua Hernandez doubled to send Shane Hammonds across home plate to give the Rams an early 1-0 lead in the third inning. CIU's bats would go quiet until the top of the 6th when the Rams caught fire. Two runs were scored by Hernandez and Grant Bodison, who got on base and then scored off Warrior errors to give CIU a 3-0 advantage. The Warriors would strike back with a run of their own, but the seventh inning would be all Rams. A Gaven Causey shot to left field at the top of the seventh would turn into an RBI as Jake Lewis would score off of the sophomore's single. Later in the inning, the Rams would score yet again as Buddy Bleasedale connected with the ball sending Causey home to give CIU their largest lead of the game 5-2.

Good offense would be nothing without great defense, and the Rams got just that, out of pitcher Justin Parish. The Georgia native held the Warriors scoreless through five innings while posting six strikeouts. Kyle York closed the game for the Rams recording three strikeouts keeping the Warriors bats at bay in the ninth inning to seal the win for CIU.

Box Score Highlights

  • Catcher Joshua Hernandez led the Rams with a double, an RBI, and a scored run. 
  • Buddy Bleasedale had three-hits and an RBI in four at-bats
  • Jake Lewis scored a run and picked up a double to contribute to the Rams win. 
  • Wren High School product Carter Willis recorded the only stolen base for the Rams.

Athletic Director James Whitaker on the historic win:

"I am so happy for our coaches and players who have worked so hard to earn this first win. This victory means a lot for CIU and our athletic department. We look forward to many more wins in the future, and seeing this team continue to grow on and off the field."

Coach Jonathan Johnson on his first career win:

"Great all-around team performance in game one to get the programs first win. Justin Parish and Kyle York were big on the mound. Buddy Bleasedale had some big hits to bring runs in. Glad to get that first one out of the way."

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Justin Parish on the mound for the Rams.


GAME 2

Webber International 3 Columbia International 1

Play by Play Highlights

  • (1st Inning ) Grant Bodison doubled down the left-field line to lead off for the Rams.
  • (1st Inning ) Buddy Bleasedale singled to center field to send Bodison home for the Rams only score of the game. CIU 1 WIU 0
  • (1st Inning) The Rams defense picked up a double play to end the inning.
  • (2nd Inning) Trujillo singled to right field.
  • (5th Inning) The Rams defense recorded another double play: Bleasedale (3B) to Kody Trujillo (2B) to Alex Miller (1B)
  • (7th Inning) Jake Lewis struck out his first batter of the game.
  • (8th Inning) Lewis struck out two Webber batters to get the Rams into the 9th inning.

Box Score Highlights:

  • Grant Bodison scored the lone run of the game while also picking up a hit.
  • Buddy Bleasedale notched an RBI in four at-bats
  • Appearing to be a common theme for this young season, Robert Bell reached first base on balls.
  • Jake Lewis recorded three strikeouts while pitching 3 innings.
Head Coach Jonathan Johnson on the series with Webber International:

"I was very pleased with the guys this weekend. Not easy starting the season on the road against a ranked opponent. They held their own and had a chance to win all three. We will continue to get better each week and now I have no doubt I have a team that can compete and make a run at the end of the season."

Up Next

CIU will travel back to Florida, to take on NCCAA foe Trinity Baptist College on February 7th and 8th. 

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