Grand Valley State split a GLIAC baseball doubleheader with Purdue Northwest, winning game one 9-3 but losing game two 12-11 in 10 innings at the GVSU Baseball Field.

By the Numbers
  • The Lakers won game one 9-3.
  • GVSU lost game two 12-11 in 10 innings.
  • GVSU will play a single, nine-inning game against PNW to complete the series.
  • Catcher Brendan Guciardo was 4-4 with three doubles, an RBI, and a run scored in game one.
  • Purdue Northwest scored six unearned runs in the top of the fourth in game two.
  • Dykstra was 1-2 with four RBI and two runs scored in game two.
  • Three Laker pitchers struck out 14 batters and allowed just five earned runs.
Yes, But

Despite the Lakers' strong performance in game one, they faced tough competition in game two, giving up six unearned runs in one inning.

State of Play
  • The series is tied 1-1, with the final game to determine the winner.
  • GVSU will aim to bounce back in the next game after a narrow loss in game two.
What's Next

Grand Valley State will look to secure the series win against Purdue Northwest in the final game on Sunday following the split doubleheader.

Bottom Line

Grand Valley State split the doubleheader but will aim to clinch the weekend series with a victory in the upcoming final game against Purdue Northwest, showcasing a mix of strong performances and challenges faced in both games.