Oklahoma Baptist Breezes Past East Central with Schroeder’s Record-Breaking Home Run
Oklahoma Baptist's Alex Schroeder set a new record in the Great American Conference by hitting his 59th career home run in a 19-9 victory over East Central. Schroeder achieved this milestone in 144 games, surpassing the previous record holder, Brett McGee from Southern Arkansas.
By the Numbers- Schroeder hit his 59th career home run in 144 games.
- Tiger pitchers issued 20 walks by the end of the game, a record for an OBU squad in its D2 history.
- Will Joseph extended his hitting streak to 20 games.
Despite the Bison's strong performance, the Tigers managed to capitalize with early hits, including a two-run homer in the first inning.
State of Play- Oklahoma Baptist displayed offensive prowess by scoring multiple runs in consecutive innings.
- Alex Schroeder's exceptional performance, along with key contributions from other players, secured the Bison's victory.
The Bison will face Henderson State in a three-game conference series starting on April 19, with the first game scheduled for Friday at 6 p.m.
Bottom LineAlex Schroeder's record-breaking achievement and the Bison's commanding win highlight the team's strength and potential as they head into a crucial conference series against Henderson State.
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