A Super Regional for the Ages
The Super Regional between Johns Hopkins University and Claremont-Mudd-Scripps turned into a marathon of back‑and‑forth scoring, culminating in a 10‑9 walk‑off win for the Stags in the tenth inning. The decisive moment came when Dillon Martin drew a four‑pitch walk that plated Bryce Didrickson with the game‑winning run, sending the crowd into a frenzy.
The contest began with both teams trading runs, each side answering the other's threats with timely hits and aggressive base running. In the ninth inning, Shane Keough delivered an RBI double that put the Blue Jays ahead 9‑8, only for Blaise Heher to respond with his own RBI double that forced extra innings. The teams continued to exchange blows, with home runs and extra‑base hits punctuating the action.
Johns Hopkins entered the game boasting 109 home runs for the season, the fourth‑best total in Division III history, a testament to a lineup that has been consistently powerful. Lukas Geer and Hamilton Adams each collected a pair of hits, while Geer also scored three times, underscoring his all‑around impact. The offensive onslaught was supported by contributions from a deep cast of players, including Keegan Cabrera, Luke Baker, Alex Shane, Tegin Maloney, Thomas Cancian, Jacob Harris, Alex Henderson, Carter Bennett, Charlie Kalil, Clay Hartje, William Jaun and Max Pemberton, all of whom helped keep the momentum swinging in favor of the Blue Jays.
The walk‑off victory was set up by a sequence that began with a clutch RBI double from Shane Keough, followed by Blaise Heher’s tying hit, and ultimately concluded with Dillon Martin’s game‑winning walk. The final play saw Martin’s patience at the plate pay off, as he drew the decisive walk that brought home Bryce Didrickson, sealing a 10‑9 win and forcing a third game.
What Comes Next
Both programs now turn their attention to a decisive third game scheduled for 11 a.m. on Saturday morning. The stakes are high, the atmosphere electric, and fans on both sides know that every at‑bat could tip the balance. With the series on the line, the next showdown promises another chapter of high‑octane college baseball, featuring the same talented roster of Dillon Martin, Shane Keough, Lukas Geer and the rest of the standout players who have defined this unforgettable Super Regional.