Kennesaw State baseball suffered a close defeat against DBU, losing 7-5 while leaving 17 runners stranded on base at Mickey Dunn Stadium. The Owls, who recorded 11 hits and nine walks, struggled to capitalize on opportunities, failing to secure clutch hits, despite significant offensive pressure. Notable performances included Shamaar McDuffie with three hits and a standout relief appearance from Nate Helman, who struck out four in 2.2 scoreless innings. Ty Bayer took the loss after allowing two runs over 4.2 innings. The Owls are looking to bounce back in the final game of the series on Saturday.

By the Numbers
  • Kennesaw State left 17 runners on base during the game.
  • Shamaar McDuffie achieved a career-high three hits in the contest.
  • Nate Helman recorded a career-high four strikeouts in his relief appearance.
State of Play
  • KSU's offense was active, drawing nine walks, their second-highest this season.
  • The Owls stranded the bases loaded in four separate innings.
  • DBU regained the lead with back-to-back solo home runs in the sixth inning.
What's Next

Kennesaw State will face DBU in the series finale on Saturday, seeking to secure a win and improve their conference record.

Bottom Line

The Owls need to capitalize on scoring opportunities moving forward to turn close games into wins, as improving their clutch performance will be crucial for future matchups.