Lancers Explode Offensively, Run Past Mayville State 14-6

Yankton, S.D. – Mount Marty Baseball used a relentless offensive attack and aggressive baserunning to take down Mayville State, 14-6, on Wednesday afternoon at Riverside Field.

The Lancers tallied 10 hits and 11 stolen bases, putting up 11 runs between the 4th and 5th inningsto break open a tight contest.

Owens Ignites the Offense

Junior center fielder Jalen Owens continued his hot streak, going 3-for-3 with a double, home run, 3 RBIs, 4 runs scored, and 4 stolen bases. Owens scored the go-ahead run in the third and later launched a two-run homer to cap off a six-run fifth inning.

Big Innings Fuel Victory

• After trading early blows, the Lancers took control with four runs in the 4th and six more in the 5th, highlighted by:

  • A two-run homer from Daniel Vonnegut

  • RBI knocks from Andrew Ramirez, Aidan Chang, and Will Gardner

  • Five stolen bases in the inning alone

Balanced Production

Every starter either scored or reached base, with contributions up and down the lineup:

• Daniel Vonnegut went 2-for-4 with a home run, double, and two RBIs

• Andrew Ramirez drove in two runs and stole a base

• Aidan Chang added a hit, two RBIs, and a sac fly

• Will Gardner and Joe Gokie combined for 5 stolen bases and 4 runs scored

Pitching Holds Strong

Five Lancer arms combined to strike out seven while scattering nine hits:

• Zach Leuschen (W, 1-0) earned the win with 2.0 innings of relief

• Jay Neugebauer and Liam Bates closed the door with two scoreless innings, allowing just one baserunner

Mount Marty played error-free defense for the second straight game and showed poise despite three home runs from the visiting Comets.
 

Lancers Explode Offensively to Win 13–8 Over Mayville State

Yankton, S.D. — April 9, 2025
Mount Marty University used a relentless offensive outburst in the middle innings to power past Mayville State 13–8 in a high-scoring contest at Riverside Field on Wednesday afternoon.

After falling behind 4–0 in the top of the first, the Lancers responded in a big way, plating five runs in the second and six more in the third to seize control. Senior outfielder Will Gardner continued his torrid stretch at the plate, launching two home runs and driving in three runs, including a two-run blast in the second inning that kick-started the comeback.

Tyler Vance added his own two-run homer in the fifth as part of a three-RBI day, while Daniel Vonnegut had a standout game, going 2-for-3 with a three-run homer and four RBIs. The Lancers pounded out 13 hits, with Jalen Owens (3-for-4, 2 R, RBI, SB) and Cannon Marshall (2-for-3, 2 R, 2B) also contributing in a well-rounded attack.

On the mound, freshman Logan Bobzin earned the win in relief, tossing a scoreless third inning with one strikeout. The Lancers' bullpen combined for five solid innings to hold off the Comets after a four-run first and a three-run homer by Mayville's Kevin Conway in the fourth.

Mount Marty improves to 21–13 (8–8 GPAC) on the season with the win, while Mayville State falls to 11–19 (3–5).