The Cougars dominated yesterday's double header against Clark State Community College with both games ending early due to the ten run rule.
"The offense came out early in both games with early runs," said head coach Mike Policastro.
In game one Cleveland State (9-8, 2-1) scored at least a run in each inning taking a 13-3 victory.
Freshman first baseman Sean McDermott finished with four RBI along with hitting a double.
Freshman left fielder
Jordan Ransom hit two doubles driving in two runs.
Another player with multiple runs batted in was freshman catcher Hagan Kennedyending with three RBI. Freshman shortstop Blake Thomas went 4-4 driving in a run and scoring four times.
Right hander Justin Coleman earned the victory pitching a complete game three hitter allowing two earned runs striking out three and walking four.
In game two the Cougars blanked Clark State (0-5, 0-0) 16-0.
Sophomore pitchers Christian Amos and Matt Roueche combined to throw a no-hitter. Amos got the win pitching four innings stirking out seven and walking one.
In his first collegiate career at bat freshman Koltyn Plumb hit a bases loaded triple. He finished with four RBI. Thomas also tripled in the game.
Freshman left fielder Brett Browning doubled driving in two runs. Sophomore second baseman Lee Gibson and freshman third baseman Parker Cochran also doubled.
"Hopefully we can sustain that level of play into the conference games this weekend against Jackson State," said Policastro.
The Cougars return to the field Friday hosting Jackson State (14-7, 2-1) in a double header. First pitch is scheduled for noon.