The Ave Maria Baseball team claimed a 12-6 victory over the No. 22 Keiser Seahawks in their weekend series opener, leveraging multiple defensive errors from Keiser to secure an early lead. The Gyrenes scored first in the bottom of the first inning and quickly responded to a tying home run from Keiser in the second. Key performances included Ri'Shon Pearl and Joe Manesiotis hitting home runs, with the team also benefiting from critical errors by the Seahawks, leading to extended innings. Jack McGlynn earned the win, contributing to a strong bullpen effort that helped propel Ave Maria to its largest win over Keiser since 2014. The victory improved Ave Maria's record to 9-7 overall and 6-3 in conference play.

By the Numbers
  • Gyrenes scored 12 runs, marking their largest win over Keiser since 2014.
  • Ryan Young struck out three batters in four innings, while Jack McGlynn recorded five strikeouts in three innings of relief.
State of Play
  • Ave Maria improved to 9-7 overall after securing a win against a ranked opponent.
  • The Gyrenes are 6-3 in conference play, positioning themselves competitively within the league.
What's Next

The series continues with a double-header on Friday, March 20, starting at 3 p.m., with both games available for streaming. The Gyrenes aim to build momentum in the second and third games of the series against Keiser.

Bottom Line

The win puts Ave Maria in a strong position to challenge Keiser further, highlighting their potential for continued success in the series and in conference standings.