Apr 17, 2022

Rodgers walk-off single lifts Barton to doubleheader sweep of Seward

Posted Apr 17, 2022 10:52 AM
Alex Rodgers batting-Barton Athletics
Alex Rodgers batting-Barton Athletics

The Barton Community College baseball team rode an Alex Rodgers 12th inning walk-off single Saturday to complete a doubleheader sweep of Seward County Community College at Lawson-Biggs Field. The Cougars got a six solid frames from starter Owen Reynolds in the opener earning a 6-2 victory before the 4-3 walk-off in the nightcap sealed the weekend series victory.

Winners of three straight, Barton remains atop the KJCCC West standings at 18-6 moving to 31-11 overall while the Saints fall to 5-15 in league play and 12-30 on the season.

Entering their conference bye week, the Cougars will head back on the road Thursday to open a four game non-conference tilt against the Red Ravens of Coffeyville Community College. First pitch scheduled for 1:00 p.m. from Walter Johnson Park with the series concluding Saturday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. from Lawson-Biggs Field.