
Kean University Baseball Secures Double Victory, Eyes Regional Crown
Kean University baseball defeats Mitchell and Tufts, eyes regional championship.
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Kean University baseball defeats Mitchell and Tufts, eyes regional championship.

The Jumbos opened their NCAA Regional weekend with a dominant 14‑1 win over Mitchell College, highlighted by Emmet Christian's eight‑inning outing and Malcolm Whitfield's two‑run homer.

The New England Small College Athletic Conference announced its 2026 All-Conference baseball teams and awards, highlighting standout performances from Tufts University and several individual awardees.

The Jumbos, riding a 30‑9 record, will open the double‑elimination Regional against Mitchell at 11 a.m. on Friday, while Kean faces Claremont‑Mudd‑Scripps at 2:30 p.m. Ticket prices range from free for children under three to $15 for adults, and the winner will advance to a Super Regional that culminates in the DIII Finals in Eastlake, Ohio, on May 28.