By: Zane Gonzalez
@ZaneGonzo36
KOKOMO, Ind. – The Titans traveled to Kokomo, Indiana to
face Indiana University Kokomo (IUK) for their season opener after their
original plans of traveling to Pfeiffer University were spoiled by forecasts of
rain. The team fell 0-14 in seven innings to the Cougars in the first game of
the three-game series.
Senior Paul Geha got the opening day nod from first
year coach Doug Buysse. Geha threw 3 1/3 innings, allowing nine runs on 11 hits.
Geha was relieved by Junior Brett Bashaw who lasted 1
2/3 innings, allowing four runs on four hits. Freshman Cayse Cameron made his collegiate
debut out of the pen throwing one inning and not allowing a run.
The bats for the Titans were silent as IUK saw a great
pitching performance from Renton Poole who threw a no-hitter in the home opener
for the first-year program.
The Titans will return Sunday afternoon for the final
two games of the series at Kokomo Municipal Stadium in a double header.
Sophomore Andy Ross is the probable starter for game one, while Junior Tyler
Reece is scheduled to throw the final game of the series. First pitch is set
for 12pm, the game can streamed from https://portal.stretchinternet.com/iuk/