MAC Co Baseball Pitcher(s) of the Week
Richie Dell, Kent State, RHP/SP
Jr, Bridgeville, Pa./South Fayette
Dell was phenomenal for the Golden Flashes in game one of the double header against Central Michigan. Dell outdueled Andrew Taylor in throwing a complete game shutout. Dell fanned eight and allowed just three batters to reach base and nobody past second. He improved to 2-0 on the season with the win.
Sam Klein, Ball State, Pitcher
Sophomore, Bloomington, Ind. (North)
Sam Klein solidified his role as a closer as he collected three saves over the weekend in all three games the Cardinals won. He retired all seven batters he faced. He recorded a 0.00 ERA and added two strikeouts.
MAC Baseball Player of the Week
Nick Neibauer, Miami, Utility
Senior, Farmington Hills, Mich (Detroit Country Day)
Nick lead the RedHawk offense all weekend, reaching base 12 times over a four-game series sweep of Bowling Green. Nick recorded three multi-hit games including reaching base four times in a 13-3 (seven-inning) win over the Falcons Sunday. Nick led or tied for the lead for the RedHawks in OBP, runs scored, times reaching base, and stolen bases.