The Pratt baseball team hosted the DFW Post Grad team for a three-game series on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 23-24. The first game of the series was a nine-inning game while games two and three were both seven innings.
Game One Recap
In a high-scoring game between DFW Post Grad and Pratt Community College, Pratt came out on top with a final score of 18-11. The Beavers had a strong offensive showing, with Ben Waliczek leading the way with four hits and two RBIs. Gavin Djurovic also had a big game, driving in four runs with two doubles. Jaden Flores and Seth Zimmerman each contributed three RBIs as well.
On the pitching side, Josh Doelitsch picked up the win for Pratt Community College, going 3 innings and allowing 4 runs. Jace Doelitsch, Ethan Froud and Matthew St. Pe also pitched well in relief.
Game Two Recap
In game two, Pratt came out on top with a final score of 13-3. The Beavers had a strong offensive showing, scoring 8 runs in the fourth inning to secure the win.
Sophomores' Gavin Djurovic and Tytin Goebel both had key RBIs in the game, contributing to their team's victory. Ben Waliczek and Jaden Flores also had strong performances at the plate, each scoring multiple runs.
On the pitching side, Dalton Mantz and Cayden Brown combined for a solid performance, allowing only 3 runs on 6 hits while striking out 6 batters.
Game Three Recap
Pratt defeated DFW Post Grad 8-6 to complete the three-game sweep. The Beavers got off to a strong start, scoring three runs in the first inning and adding five more in the second. DFW Post Grad fought back with three runs in the fourth inning and two more in the fifth, but Pratt's early lead proved to be enough to secure the win.
Sophomore Jaden Flores had a standout performance, hitting a home run and driving in three runs. Drew Bugner also contributed with two RBIs. On the pitching side, Carson Padgett earned the win, pitching three scoreless innings and striking out two batters.
Up Next
The Beavers will travel to Topeka, KS this coming weekend, Mar. 2-3 for two games apiece against Highland Community College and Southwestern Community College.
