The Morehead State Eagles saw their season end abruptly on Thursday night as they fell 6‑2 to the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles in the opening round of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament. The loss dropped the Eagles to 31‑24 overall, closing a campaign that featured a handful of dramatic moments.
Opening innings
Alex Kean ignited the home side with a 450‑foot home run, a blast that seemed to shift momentum early. Griffin Olson followed with an RBI single that scored Aubrey Kearns, trimming the deficit to 3‑2 in the third inning. Both Olson and Kearns extended their hitting streaks, Olson to five games and Kearns to nine, underscoring the Eagles’ late‑season form.
Pitching duel
Southern Indiana’s Ryan Weller earned the win, delivering seven strong innings that limited the Eagles to just three runs. He was opposed by Morehead State’s Callum McGill, who surrendered three runs in three and two‑thirds innings before being pulled. Reliever Devin Costa then shut down the opposition, striking out three batters over the final three frames.
The Eagles were out‑hit 10‑6 for the game, a statistic that highlighted the offensive edge held by the Screaming Eagles.
Looking ahead
Despite the loss, the Eagles finish the season with a 31‑24 record and will look to carry forward the streaks sparked by Olson and Kearns into the next campaign. The team’s early‑season resilience, evidenced by multiple hitting streaks, suggests a foundation to build upon as they regroup for future play.