Game 1 Recap: Rhodes vs. Trinity University

In a high-intensity showdown filled with momentum swings and standout plays, the No. 22 Rhodes College baseball team defeated Trinity by a final score of 9–3 on April 24, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas. The contest featured timely hitting and a dominant performance out of the bullpen, as the Lynx pulled away in the middle innings to secure the conference victory.

Key Performances

Brad Larson led the offensive effort, driving in four RBIs on two doubles, including a clutch three-run double in the fifth inning that broke the game open.

Austin Smith was a constant presence on the bases, scoring three runs while adding two hits and an RBI, helping set the tone for the Lynx offense.

Myles Kruger added an early spark with a solo home run and reached base three times, while Shine Barran contributed two hits and an RBI in a balanced offensive attack.

On the mound, Jackson Stanyard was dominant in relief, tossing five shutout innings while allowing just one hit and striking out five to earn the win and shut down the Trinity offense.

Game Highlights

Rhodes struck first in the second inning behind Kruger's solo home run and capitalized on Trinity miscues to take an early lead. After Trinity battled back to tie the game at 3–3 in the third, the Lynx responded with a pivotal fifth inning.

With the bases loaded, Smith drew a walk to give Rhodes the lead before Larson cleared the bases with a three-run double, extending the advantage to 7–3.

Rhodes continued to add insurance runs in the seventh and ninth innings, while the pitching staff held Trinity scoreless over the final six frames to secure the win.

Game 2 Recap: Rhodes vs. Trinity University 

In a high-intensity showdown filled with momentum swings and standout plays, the No. 22 Rhodes College baseball team fell to Trinity by a final score of 14–4 on April 25, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas. The contest featured an early surge from Trinity that proved difficult to overcome, despite a brief Rhodes rally in the middle innings.

Key Performances

Corbin Martens provided a spark for the Lynx offense, launching a solo home run to get Rhodes on the board. His blast not only ignited the lineup but also made program history, as Martens became the Rhodes single-season home run record holder, cementing his place in the Lynx record books.

Brad Larson added a solo shot of his own and reached base twice, while Cooper Angilly recorded a multi-hit performance with two hits at the plate.

Myles Kruger contributed an RBI single as part of Rhodes' scoring effort, helping the Lynx put together their most productive inning of the game.

Game Highlights

Trinity came out aggressive early, plating one run in the first before erupting for four in the second and three more in the third to take an 8–0 lead.

Rhodes responded in the fourth inning with a three-run frame, highlighted by Martens' home run, an RBI single from Kruger, and a sacrifice fly from Cooper Kuriger to cut into the deficit.

The Lynx added another run in the seventh on Larson's solo homer, but Trinity answered with additional runs in the fourth, seventh, and eighth innings to maintain control and secure the win.

Game 3 Recap: Rhodes vs. Trinity University 

In a high-intensity showdown filled with momentum swings and standout plays, the No. 22 Rhodes College baseball team defeated Trinity by a final score of 5–4 on April 25, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas. The contest featured a tightly contested battle throughout, with the Lynx delivering a clutch ninth-inning surge to secure the series win.

Key Performances

Cooper Angilly led the offensive effort with two RBIs, including a game-changing sacrifice fly in the ninth inning that helped extend the Lynx lead.

Myles Kruger and Sam Reardon each recorded two hits, providing consistency at the plate, while Austin Smith scored twice and drew multiple walks to keep pressure on the Trinity defense.

On the mound, Ed Anglin set the tone with a strong start, tossing six innings while allowing just one run and striking out six. Andrew Carron earned the win out of the bullpen, delivering a key scoreless outing in a critical moment.

Game Highlights

Trinity struck first in the opening inning, but Rhodes responded in the third when Angilly delivered an RBI single to even the score. The Lynx took the lead in the fourth on an RBI groundout from Jeremiah Bowman, holding a narrow advantage deep into the game.

After Trinity tied the game in the eighth, Rhodes responded in dramatic fashion in the ninth inning. A bases-loaded walk by Corbin Martens gave the Lynx the lead, followed by Angilly's sacrifice fly to add insurance. Aggressive baserunning capped the inning, as Brad Larson stole home to push the lead to 5–2.

Trinity threatened in the bottom of the ninth, scoring two runs, but Rhodes held on to secure the 5–4 victory.

Up Next: Rhodes vs. Berry College 

With the win, Rhodes improves to 27–10 (13–5 SAA) on the season and will look to carry this momentum into its last regular season matchup at home against Berry College.