The Central Washington University baseball team faced a disappointing Senior Day, suffering a doubleheader loss to Saint Martin's. The Wildcats fell 9-3 in the first game and were shut out 9-0 in the second, marking Head Coach Desi Storey's final home appearance. The losses dropped CWU's overall record to 18-22 and 15-12 in GNAC play, while the Saints improved to 13-34 and 5-23 in conference. Central's struggles were evident, with intense pressure from the Saints' offense throughout both matches.

By the Numbers
  • CWU recorded 12 hits and walks combined in Game 1, but only 8 in Game 2.
  • Noah Albanese of SMU had 3 RBIs and 2 hits in Game 2, helping lead to a 9-0 victory.
State of Play
  • The Wildcats are currently ranked 15-12 in GNAC play.
  • Saint Martin's is in a rebuilding phase, improving their season record to 13-34.
What's Next

Central Washington will travel to Nampa, Idaho, for a crucial four-game series against Northwest Nazarene starting April 30. This series will be critical in determining their postseason eligibility.

Bottom Line

The Wildcats need to regroup quickly, overcoming recent defeats to maintain any hope of postseason action. Future performances will be pivotal for the team鈥檚 trajectory in the GNAC.