Morehead State opened its series against Tennessee Tech with a 7-4 victory that reshaped the Ohio Valley Conference standings. The win not only handed the Eagles their eleventh triumph in the last thirteen outings but also knocked the Golden Eagles out of the conference tournament.
Key Performances
Aubrey Kearns sparked the offense with a home run in the first inning, while Ian McCubbin cleared the bases with a three-run double that swung momentum. Callum McGill delivered three shutout innings, and Cole Wells earned his first career save to seal the game.
Alex Kean paced the Eagles at the plate, finishing 3-for-4 and extending his streak of multi-hit games. McGill improved to 3-0 with a strong outing, and Ethan Davis contributed 3.2 innings of solid pitching before Devin Costa handed the ball to Wells. Kearns now stands as the third Eagle with 12 homers this season, and his reached-base streak has stretched to 14 games.
Looking Ahead
The Eagles will meet Tennessee Tech again on Friday night at 7 p.m. ET, aiming to build on the momentum generated by their recent surge. The win lifted Morehead State into fifth place in the OVC race, setting the stage for a competitive finish to the season.