Calvin University baseball faced a tough home opener against Albion College, losing both games in a doubleheader. Albion took game one decisively at 8-2 and remarkably rallied in game two to erase a 9-2 deficit, winning 11-9. The Britons scored consistently in the first match and overcame a significant gap in the second, marking a challenging start for Calvin's MIAA season.

By the Numbers
  • Calvin led 9-2 in game two before Albion's comeback.
  • In game one, Albion outscored Calvin 8-2, with Calvin only managing two runs in the eighth inning.
State of Play
  • Calvin's record now stands at 9-13 overall and 0-3 in MIAA play.
  • Albion improves to 15-6 overall and 3-0 in the conference.
What's Next

Calvin baseball aims to bounce back in their next game against Kalamazoo College on March 31st, looking to secure their first conference win of the season.

Bottom Line

The doubleheader loss underscores the need for Calvin to tighten their defense and maintain leads as they advance in the season. A strong response in upcoming games is crucial for rejuvenating their momentum in MIAA play.