(Peru, Neb.)- The Peru State Baseball team took one game against the (RV) MidAmerica Pioneers in their four-game series on April 18^th and 19^th. The Bobcats are now 12-16 in the Heart of America Conference and 18-26 overall.
 
The Bobcats celebrated their eight seniors, Cody Grauerholz, #4 Jackson Lynch, #7 Garrett Pavletich, #13 Josue Cisnero, #18 Blake Denson, #20 Gustavo Rivera, #26 Brenton Pitt and #34 Diego Rivera prior the games on Saturday!
 
Game 1 (Peru State 3 – MidAmerica Nazarene 10)
 
Gustavo Rivera got the Bobcats on the board early, driving in the first run with a clutch double that brought Xavier Solla home. In the third inning, Josh Schaller followed up with a double of his own, plating Airam Betancourt to extend the lead. The Bobcats added another run in the fifth when Xavier Solla capitalized on a Pioneer error.
 
On the mound, Blake Urwin delivered a solid start, giving up just three runs. Derek Rios took over in relief, recording a strikeout, and Brenton Pitt closed out the game with three strikeouts while allowing only two runs.
 
Game 2 (Peru State 0 – MidAmerica Nazarene 2)
 
The Bobcats faced a tough outing at the plate, managing just two hits—one each from Josh Schaller and Airam Betancourt.
 
On the mound, Kevin Diaz delivered a strong performance, going the distance with a complete seven-inning game. He allowed only two runs and racked up six strikeouts.
 
Game 3 (Peru State 3 – MidAmerica Nazarene 2)
 
Antonio Benitez put the Bobcats on the board early, crossing home plate after a clutch single from Gustavo Rivera. In the fourth inning, Airam Betancourt added to the momentum with a well-placed single that brought Tyson Fancher in to score. Moments later, Benitez delivered again, this time with a sacrifice groundout that allowed Jackson Lynch to come home, giving the Bobcats another crucial run. Offensively, the Bobcats tallied four hits in the game, making the most of their opportunities at the plate.
 
On the mound, Blake Denson was dominant, going the distance with a complete seven-inning performance. He allowed just two runs while racking up five strikeouts, keeping the opposing lineup in check from start to finish.
 
Game 4 (Peru State 2 – MidAmerica Nazarene 6)
 
The Bobcats got on the board quickly in the first inning, as Xavier Solla delivered a clutch RBI single to bring home Antonio Benitez. In the fourth, Benitez continued to contribute, this time with a sacrifice fly that plated Diego Rivera. Offensively, the Bobcats tallied six hits, with Rivera leading the way with a pair of base hits.
 
On the mound, Garrett Pavletich set the tone with three strikeouts in his outing. Brenton Pitt followed up with a strong relief performance, adding two strikeouts of his own.
 
Next: The Bobcats will play one 9-inning game on April 22^nd at Ottawa University in Ottawa, Kansas. The game is set for 2:00 pm.