Mishawaka IN. – After playing to a split the prior day versus the Pilots, the Cougars came out determined to take the final two games of the series. 

In game one, the Cougars struck first, jumping out to an early 3-0 lead thanks to freshman Brandon Kampo's first collegiate home run. 

They led 4-3 in the ninth inning when this time Braedon Leathed went yard to push the Cougar lead to 5-3. The Pilots tacked on one more run in the ninth, but it would not be enough, as the Cougars took a dramatic 5-4 victory. 

The Cougars continued their hot play at the plate in game two, wasting no time in creating a 4-0 cushion in the first inning. The Pilots tried to mount a comeback several times, but another late run from the Cougars - this time in the form of five runs in the sixth and seventh inning - led to their eventual game two victory, 11-7.

THE BASICS

SCORES: Spring Arbor 5, Bethel 4

Spring Arbor 11, St. Bethel 7

LOCATION: Mishawaka, IN.

RECORDS: Spring Arbor 21-16 (14-16 CL) , Bethel 17-27 (10-22 CL)

 GAME 1 HIGHLIGHTS

- Joey McCowan made the Cougars' offense's task easier, as he pitched a stellar seven innings on the mound, striking out eight in the process.

- Brandon Kampo and Braedon Leathed both homered in the game, with it being Kampo's first collegiate home run. 

- Ben Redfield and Landon Raczkowski also had solid outings, both going 2-for-4 with an RBI. 

GAME 2 HIGHLIGHTS

- Sean Cassel earned the win on the mound in game two, striking out seven batters in six innings of action. 

- Evan Lorey and Braedon Leathed led the Cougars at the plate, with Lorey going 2-for-3 with 2 RBIs and Leathed going 2-for-4 with 2 RBIs. 

- Brock Mullins, Brennan Moran and Ben Redfield each tallied RBIs for the Cougars as well.