Thursday, April 6
Macomb (5-15, 0-5) at Jackson College (11-9, 4-1)
2:00 p.m. (doubleheader) | 2111 Emmons Rd., Jackson, MI
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Saturday, April 8
Macomb (5-15, 0-5) vs. Jackson College (11-9, 4-1)
1:00 p.m. (doubleheader) | 14500 E 12 Mile Rd, Warren, MI
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BY THE NUMBERS: 2
What a day it was for
Jack Blomme! The Oxford product went off to the tune of
two (2) home runs in the first inning of Tuesday's (April 4) latter game at Concordia-Ann Arbor. The home runs were the first of Blomme's collegiate career as the freshman hit a solo shot to lead off the game and a three-run blast over the wall in center later in the inning.
BY THE NUMBERS: 9
Speaking of having a day ... sophomore pitcher
Ryan VanSlambrouck was in the zone Tuesday at Concordia-Ann Arbor. VanSlambrouck was in command from the jump and went on to toss six shutout innings while striking out a career-high
nine (9) batters in the winning effort. The win was VanSlambrouck's first of the 2023 season.
MONARCH REWIND
It's been awhile since our last release of game notes, so let's catch up! Since our last edition, the Monarchs earned a 3-3 record with two wins over the Golden Eagles of Cornerstone JV and a win over the Concordia-Ann Arbor Cardinals split squad. Injuries have continued to mount for the Monarchs as seven starters are now out for the season or out an extended period of time.
A LOOK AHEAD
After starting the week with a non-conference split at Concordia-Ann Arbor, the Monarchs shift their attention back to conference play with a four-game set ahead against the Jets of Jackson College. The Monarchs visit Jackson for a pair of games Thursday beginning at 2 p.m. and return home for a doubleheader Saturday against the Jets. First pitch for Saturday's twin bill is 1 p.m.
HOME RUN POWER
Back-back-back...gone! The Monarchs have hit 11 home runs on the season, four more than last season's total of seven (in 46 games played).
Ben Dillabough went deep Tuesday at Concordia-Ann Arbor for his team-leading third home run of the campaign,
Jack Blomme hit two, while
Josh Medrano and
Reese Rinna each went deep once last week.
LIVE STREAM
Join us Saturday for baseball's home doubleheader against Jackson College beginning at 1 p.m. Can't make it to the games? Follow along with our live stream coverage on MacombMonarchs.com/Watch. Each game will be a separate live stream.
A LOOK AT: JACKSON
The Monarchs begin a four-game, home-and-home series against the Jackson College Jets Thursday in Jackson. The Jets enter the series atop the MCCAA Eastern Conference at 4-1 in league play (11-9 overall). Offensively, the Jets check in with a .271 team batting average and .392 slugging percentage. On the mound, the Jets have posted a 6.59 team ERA through 20 games.
POLEGA DOMINANT ON THE HILL
Sophomore right-handed pitcher
Ryan Polega was absolutely dominant in his last appearance. Polega, a former standout at nearby Henry Ford II High School, had a career outing last week in an 11-0 win over Cornerstone JV. The sophomore struck out a career-high 11 batters and scattered five hits across seven shutout innings in a complete performance for the Monarchs.
COMMITMENT TRACKER
While its been a tough go as of late amid a rash of injuries, the total number of Monarchs on the current roster who have committed to a four-year next year is up to six (four NCAA D2, two NAIA). Last year, the Monarchs sent one to a four-year school (H. Ryan, Concordia). The latest four-year commit is sophomore shortstop,
Adam Amodei, who is heading to NCAA D2 Alderson Broaddus! Congrats, Adam!
MACOMBMONARCHS.COM
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