A season’s end
The Johns Hopkins baseball team saw its season come to a close on Thursday night, succumbing to an 8‑0 defeat at the hands of Denison in the NCAA Division III College World Series.
Seeded fourth in the tournament, the Blue Jays fell for the fifth straight year at this stage, underscoring a recurring hurdle for the program.
Coach Nate Mulberg, who guided the squad throughout the campaign, praised the effort of his players, noting the hard work and achievements they had compiled before the loss.
Denison’s pitching staff answered the challenge with a masterful display from right‑hander Cooper Marrs, who tossed seven shutout innings, allowing just two hits while striking out nine.
The Big Red capitalized on early momentum, plating two runs in the first inning after a flurry of singles, adding a pair more in the fifth, and exploding for four in the seventh to pull away.
Key contributors for Denison included Jack Rollo, who went 2‑for‑3 with two RBIs and a run scored, and Max Fishbein, who collected three singles and drove in a run.
Meanwhile, Michael Yousef took the loss after surrendering four runs over 4 ⅓ innings, a setback that the Blue Jays hope to learn from.
Looking ahead
The next elimination game will pit Denison against either the Yellow Jackets or the Tigers, a matchup that could shape the remainder of the tournament. Players expressed determination to use this experience as a springboard, promising a stronger showing next season.