The IU Kokomo baseball team faced a tough start in their three-game series against Oakland City, losing both games of a doubleheader on Friday. The final score of the first game was 8-3, followed by a narrow 6-5 defeat in the second. Despite the losses, IU Kokomo's Jedvier Garcia shined offensively, contributing significantly in both games. The series will conclude with a final match on Monday at 3:00 PM.

By the Numbers
  • IU Kokomo lost 8-3 and 6-5 in the doubleheader against Oakland City.
  • Jedvier Garcia hit a two-run homer in the first game and scored a run in the second.
State of Play
  • IU Kokomo holds a record of 12-17 (11-6) in the River States Conference.
  • Oakland City improved their record to 28-9 (12-5) after the weekend.
What's Next

IU Kokomo will seek redemption in the series finale against Oakland City on Monday, hoping to end the series on a positive note and recover from the doubleheader losses.

Bottom Line

Despite the tough losses, IU Kokomo's offensive potential, highlighted by players like Jedvier Garcia and Peyton Lear, shows promise as they aim to bounce back in their next game.