Reinhardt Baseball secured a dominant 7-0 victory over CIU in an AAC elimination game, led by pitcher Ty Pangborn's standout performance. The Eagles broke the deadlock in the fourth inning with a sacrifice fly and a two-run homer from Cannon Dorsey, followed by another three-run homer from Jackson Rains in the sixth. Reinhardt's offense executed well, finishing with 10 hits while Pangborn struck out 14 batters in eight shutout innings. CIU's loss eliminated them from the tournament, while Reinhardt advances with further challenges ahead.

By the Numbers
  • Ty Pangborn pitched 8 innings, giving up just 1 hit, 2 walks, and striking out 14.
  • Reinhardt scored 7 runs on 10 hits with 7 walks, without any errors.
State of Play
  • Reinhardt will play the #1 seed, Milligan University, in the next round of the AAC Tournament.
  • The Eagles must continue winning to remain in contention for the championship.
What's Next

Reinhardt faces an early morning challenge against Milligan University. Success against the top seed could propel the Eagles further in the tournament.

Bottom Line

Reinhardt's strong pitching and timely hitting are crucial as they navigate the remaining games of the AAC Tournament. Consistency on both sides will be key to their success moving forward.