Toledo’s offense roars to life in elimination game, defeating Kent State 8-2

Two home run game by the Rockets is enough to keep MAC championship hopes alive

Chas McNeil, Falcon Media Sports Network

May 24, 2024

Updated 2024 Mid-American Conference (MAC) Baseball Tournament bracket through the first two days of competition.

Toledo baseball (26-31, 16-14 MAC) escaped elimination during game three of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) tournament on Thursday, defeating the Kent State Golden Flashes (27-27, 17-13 MAC), 8-2.

One game removed from a stagnant performance against Ball State in game one of the MAC tournament, Toledo’s offense found their groove off of a massive two-run homerun from junior infielder Garrett Pike, whose homer was the catalyst for a five-run inning.

Later in the game, junior infielder Trey Wright would smoke a homerun ball of his own, sending Kent State packing and giving Toledo a second chance at MAC tournament life.

If Toledo wants to have an opportunity to compete for a MAC tournament title, they will need their offense to function similarly to today, with seven UT batters recording a hit while only striking out three times.

The Rockets will face elimination yet again on Friday, as they have an early 10 a.m. game against the Miami (OH) RedHawks.

Falcon Media Sports Network’s (FMSN) Tyler Kavalecz and Chas McNeil will continue providing on-site coverage for every tournament game on FMSN’s X account.

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