The Kentucky Wesleyan baseball team split their opening doubleheader against Malone, with a decisive 14-5 victory in the first game and a narrow 8-7 loss in the second. Evan Oakley's initial pitching efforts set the stage for a strong offensive display from the Panthers, particularly in the seventh inning where they scored seven runs. In the second game, the Panthers surged ahead early but couldn鈥檛 hold off Malone as they rallied to tie and ultimately win the game in the seventh. Wesleyan now holds a record of 18-18 overall and 8-10 in the G-MAC conference.

By the Numbers
  • Kentucky Wesleyan scored 14 runs in the first game, with 7 runs coming in the seventh inning alone.
  • Rhett Dysholm recorded 6 hits across both games, contributing to 4 RBIs overall.
State of Play
  • The Panthers are currently 18-18 overall, with an 8-10 record in the G-MAC.
  • Malone's win in the second game tied the series at one game each, setting up an important final doubleheader.
What's Next

The final two games of the series are set for Monday, August 13th, with first pitch at 9:00 AM. Both games will be streamed live on FloCollege, where fans can watch if the Panthers can clinch the series.

Bottom Line

Kentucky Wesleyan displayed offensive prowess in their first matchup but must stabilize their pitching and defense to secure victory in the upcoming games against Malone.