Triceratops Dominate John Carroll 22-12 in Game One

After giving up a run in the top of the first inning, the Triceratops quickly responded with a barrage of offense, erasing the deficit and cruising to a 22-12 victory over the Blue Streaks of John Carroll in game one of their doubleheader.

The Triceratops bats exploded early, posting 11 runs across the first two innings. Kohan Merritt, Ben Pierce, and Kyle Figuray led the charge, each driving in four RBIs. Merritt (HR, 2B), Pierce (2B), and Figuray (Sac) also collected three hits apiece, making significant contributions to the offensive onslaught.

While the pitching staff faced some challenges in the opener, the offense was more than enough to carry the team to victory. The Triceratops scored in four of the six innings played, overwhelming the Blue Streaks with a relentless attack. Merritt's performance was particularly impressive, as he also scored four runs, while Pierce and Jackson Boles each scored three. Etan Green joined the party, scoring three runs as well.

The trio of Merritt, Figuray, and Pierce proved to be the driving force behind the team's success, combining for a total of 12 RBIs and 9 hits. Their impressive offensive display helped secure a dominant win for the Triceratops in game one.

The team will look to carry this momentum into the second game of the doubleheader as they continue their strong season.

After a dominant offensive performance in game one, the Triceratops pitching staff stepped up in game two, surrendering just one earned run in seven innings. The duo of Johnathan Bircher (1-0) and Kyle Figuray combined for three hits allowed and 14 strikeouts, shutting down the Blue Streaks' offense and taking game two 6-3.

While game one featured a hitting explosion, game two showcased the Triceratops' versatility, with the pitchers stifling John Carroll's batters. Bircher and Figuray threw five scoreless innings combined, helping extend the team's win streak to seven.

The Triceratops offense remained productive, with Jackson Boles and Bryce Brittan both collecting two hits. Brock Miller and Joey Lehner each drove in two RBIs, while Adam Rich crossed the plate twice. "It wasn't the barrage we saw in game one, but our pitchers showed we are not one-dimensional," said Coach Kyle Stahlberg.

The team looks to keep the momentum going as they return to conference play, hosting Lorain Community College at Ron Mottl Field on Friday, March 14, 2025. First pitch is set for 5:00 p.m. for the first game of a doubleheader.