McKendree baseball finished its Senior Weekend with a split against Lewis, winning two of the four games played at Hypes Field. The Bearcats won the first two games 11-8 and 5-4 but lost the last two 18-9 and 6-11. Key performances included Gabe Deaver's standout batting, with multiple home runs throughout the series, and strong pitching efforts from Trey Cole and Josh Dima. The series marked an emotional farewell for 20 seniors. The Bearcats will head into their final regular season games against the University of Illinois Springfield next weekend.

By the Numbers
  • McKendree hit 8 home runs across the four games.
  • Gabe Deaver contributed 3 home runs and 6 RBIs during the series.
State of Play
  • The Bearcats are currently 21-25 overall and 13-15 in GLVC play.
  • McKendree's upcoming games against Illinois Springfield will determine their final standing in the conference.
What's Next

McKendree will conclude its regular season with three key games against Illinois Springfield from April 30 to May 2. Performance in these games will influence their postseason prospects and overall conference standings.

Bottom Line

As McKendree approaches the end of the regular season, strong performances from both hitters and pitchers are crucial for improving their positioning in the GLVC. Maintaining momentum from the split against Lewis will be pivotal for a successful finish.