Calvin University baseball's MIAA play commenced with a 9-3 defeat against Albion College. After taking an early 3-1 lead, Calvin lost momentum as Albion rallied to score five runs in the seventh inning. The Britons, led by a strong batting performance, capitalized on errors and timely hits to secure their victory. Calvin's pitching showed promise, but inconsistencies led to leaving 11 runners on base. Head coach Joel Schipper expressed disappointment but looked ahead to the team's next game.

By the Numbers
  • Calvin's starting pitcher James Ross allowed 6 runs on 7 hits over 6+ innings.
  • Calvin left 11 runners on base while managing 8 hits and striking out 14 times.
State of Play
  • Calvin is currently 9-11 overall and 0-1 in MIAA play.
  • Albion moves to 13-6 overall and 1-0 in MIAA play.
What's Next

Calvin baseball will host Albion for a doubleheader on Saturday, March 28, aiming to turn the series around and salvage a win after the opening loss.

Bottom Line

The team needs to improve its execution and capitalize on scoring opportunities to bounce back in the upcoming games and make an impact in the conference series.