Edison State Baseball Splits Four-Game Series With Clark State

Edison State Community College's baseball team battled through a competitive four-game series with Clark State College, earning a split across two doubleheaders played on the road and at home.

Clark State took game one of the series on April 3 in Xenia, defeating Edison State 14-4. The Chargers recorded eight hits in the contest, led by Ryan Dugger, who collected two doubles, and contributions from Chase Stebbins, Kael Starks, and Tyler Raker, who each drove in a run. Despite a late push, Clark State capitalized on a big second and third inning to secure the win.

Edison State responded in game two with a hard-fought 10-9 victory. The Chargers showed resilience at the plate, drawing seven walks and capitalizing on timely hitting. Parker Shannon led the way with a home run and four RBIs, while Jackson Clark added three hits and two RBIs. Josh Ullmer crossed the plate three times, helping power Edison State to the one-run win.

The series shifted to Piqua on April 6, where Edison State claimed another close victory in game three, 4-3. In a strong pitching performance, Caden Yearwood went the distance, striking out 12 while allowing just three runs. Offensively, Clark delivered a key home run, while Marcus O'Neal, Starks, and Ullmer each recorded RBIs to help secure the win.

Clark State answered in game four, taking the finale 22-1. The Chargers struggled to contain Clark State's offense, which tallied 16 hits in the game. Edison State's lone run came off the bat of Shannon, who drove in the team's only RBI.

Despite the lopsided finale, Edison State showed competitiveness throughout the series, earning two wins and demonstrating both offensive firepower and strong pitching performances.

The Chargers will look to build on the series split as they continue conference play Friday, April 10, and Saturday, April 11, against Bryant & Stratton OH.