Washburn baseball is set to host Emporia State for a three-game series this weekend, starting April 24. The Ichabods are coming off a narrow loss to No. 14 Central Missouri, bringing their record to 18-26 and a 14-16 mark in the MIAA. They aim to improve their standings ahead of the upcoming MIAA Tournament, where they finished seventh last season.

By the Numbers
  • Washburn has scored 8.07 runs per game while allowing 8.11.
  • Ian Luce leads the team with a .426 batting average and has a 23-game hitting streak.
State of Play
  • Washburn is currently 9-7 at home and 1-2 in neutral games.
  • Emporia State boasts a 31-13 overall record and ranks high in offensive performance, scoring 9.48 runs per game.
What's Next

After facing Emporia State, Washburn will conclude its regular season against Pittsburg State, with senior day celebrations scheduled for May 2. They will also prepare for the MIAA Tournament from May 6-10 in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Bottom Line

As Washburn looks to solidify its position for the MIAA Tournament, maintaining strong offensive and defensive play against Emporia State will be crucial. The outcomes of this weekend series may define their tournament seeding and momentum heading into the postseason.