Corban University faced a tough challenge against No. 7 Lewis-Clark State College in a doubleheader, losing both games 18-3 and 8-1 at Harris Field. LC State's offensive display featured a total of 25 runs and 20 hits in the first game alone, overwhelming Corban鈥檚 pitching staff despite a strong performance from senior reliever Joshua Pedronan. The Warriors had early leads but struggled to maintain momentum, as LC State dominated in the latter innings. Corban's offense was buoyed by multi-hit performances from Chase Elliott, JC Klee, and Peyton Rickard, but was ultimately silenced by strong pitching from LC State. The two teams will continue their series with two more games scheduled for tomorrow.

By the Numbers
  • LC State scored a total of 25 runs across the doubleheader.
  • Corban managed to tally only 4 runs in both games.
  • Jackson Jaha of LC State went 7-for-9 with 5 runs scored and 2 RBI.
State of Play
  • Corban's record now stands at 11-17, 7-9 in the conference.
  • LC State improves to 20-3 overall and 12-3 in the CCC.
  • Corban had strong hitting from Elliott, Klee, and Rickard but struggled overall at the plate.
What's Next

The two teams are set to meet again for two more games tomorrow, with first pitches scheduled for 11 AM and 2 PM. Corban aims to regroup and play more aggressively in hopes of turning the series around.

Bottom Line

Corban needs to address its pitching inconsistencies and find ways to capitalize on early leads if they hope to contend against ranked teams like LC State. Improvement in offensive strategy will be critical moving forward.