Kirkwood Baseball Sweeps the Lakers
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA-
On March 28 and 29, 2025, Kirkwood Community College showcased their offensive power in a series of high-scoring victories over Iowa Lakes Community College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The home team displayed an impressive combination of potent batting and solid pitching, securing victories with scores of 15-2, 12-11, and 17-9.
March 28, 2025 – Game 1: 15-2 Victory
Kirkwood's first game against Iowa Lakes was a commanding performance, as the home team overwhelmed their opponents with a 15-2 win in just five innings. After Iowa Lakes briefly took a 2-0 lead in the first inning, Kirkwood responded with three runs of their own in the bottom of the first and never looked back. The team added one run in the second, five in the third, and six in the fourth to seal the victory.
Key Performances:
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L. Frost was a standout player, hitting a home run and driving in four runs.
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C. Sullivan added two home runs and three RBIs.
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A. Binnie and J. Schumache each contributed key RBIs, with Binnie recording three and Schumache one.
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A. Carroll earned the win, pitching four innings with five strikeouts and only one earned run.
March 28, 2025 – Game 2: 12-11 Thriller
In the second game of the day, Kirkwood edged Iowa Lakes 12-11 in a nail-biting contest. After trading leads throughout the game, Kirkwood exploded for six runs in the fifth inning, capitalizing on Iowa Lakes' pitching struggles and defensive errors. Iowa Lakes mounted a comeback in the seventh inning, scoring seven runs to close the gap, but Kirkwood's bullpen held firm to secure the win.
Key Performances:
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C. Sullivan led Kirkwood with four RBIs from three hits, while C. Davis added a home run and a double, driving in four runs.
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J. Loren earned the win, with P. Anderson securing his second save of the season.
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Iowa Lakes' J. Embry contributed a home run and three RBIs, and B. Dalian had two RBIs, but defensive lapses and pitching inconsistencies hindered their chances.
March 29, 2025 – Game 3: 17-9 Victory
The third game of the series was another offensive slugfest, with Kirkwood overpowering Iowa Lakes 17-9. Kirkwood's offense exploded for 17 hits and 16 RBIs, with M. Stoltenbe leading the charge, driving in four runs, including a home run. J. Schumache went 4-for-4 with three RBIs, while C. Sullivan added three hits and an RBI.
Key Performances:
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M. Stoltenbe and J. Schumache were the stars of the game, driving in a combined seven runs.
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On the mound, B. Leisure earned the win, pitching five innings with five strikeouts and allowing four earned runs.
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Iowa Lakes had 12 hits, with N. Ryun and S. Kober each driving in two runs. However, defensive errors, including three mistakes, contributed to their defeat.
Conclusion:
Kirkwood's three victories against Iowa Lakes demonstrated their offensive depth and pitching strength, as they outslugged and outpitched their opponents in all three games. Kirkwood's next matchup is at home against #7 DMACC on Wednesday at 2 PM, where they will look to continue their dominant play.
