Baseball Rolls After Jumping Out Early in Game Two

SIOUX CENTER, Iowa – Doane exploded for 10 runs in the opening inning and never looked back, rolling to a 21-5 victory over Dordt (IA) in game two of Friday's GPAC doubleheader.

The Tigers (37-8, 22-4 GPAC) delivered one of their most dominant offensive performances of the season, piling up 17 hits and 21 RBIs while scoring in five different innings.

Doane wasted no time setting the tone, sending 16 batters to the plate in the first inning. Carter Roth highlighted the frame with a two-run double and later added a three-run home run, finishing the game with five RBIs. Tanner Nelson added a pair of run-scoring singles in the inning, while Johnny Vulcano drove in two with a double as the Tigers built a commanding 10-1 lead after one.

The offensive surge continued in the third inning as Doane plated eight more runs. Vulcano blasted a three-run homer and Roth followed with a three-run shot of his own to push the lead to 18-1. Max Harris and Jett Grossart also contributed RBIs during the inning.

Vulcano had a monster day at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run and six RBIs. Roth finished 3-for-3 with four runs scored, a home run, two doubles, and five RBIs. Nelson added three RBIs, while Sam Kwapnioski drove in two runs and reached base four times.

On the mound, Broc Songster earned the win, improving to 3-0 on the season. He worked four innings, allowing four runs (one earned) on four hits while striking out three. Carter Navin closed out the game with three innings of relief, allowing one run and striking out three.

Dordt was led by Jimmy Twombly with two hits and an RBI, while Logan Templeton and Drew Oreskes each homered for the Defenders.

Doane's early offensive explosion proved more than enough, as the Tigers secured the doubleheader sweep in convincing fashion.

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