BARTLESVILLE, Okla. — Southwestern College will look to build momentum in Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference play when the Moundbuilders travel to face Oklahoma Wesleyan in a midweek matchup, with first pitch set for 3 p.m. in Bartlesville.
Southwestern enters the contest at 12-30 overall and 9-23 in conference play, coming off a win in its most recent outing. The Moundbuilders have been led offensively by a balanced lineup, highlighted by Sam Benz, who is batting .340 with 52 hits, 16 doubles, and 23 RBIs, while also adding 22 stolen bases. Raisean Dorsey has provided another spark at the plate, hitting .397 with 50 hits and 36 RBIs, while Brice Nittler (.319) and Gabe Rodriguez (.343) have added depth in the lineup.
The Moundbuilders have scored 241 runs this season but have struggled to keep pace with opponents offensively, allowing 434 runs. On the mound, Jaden Hensley has been a key arm with a 3.88 ERA and a 4-2 record across 51 innings, while Jaxon Burns has contributed out of the bullpen with a 5.47 ERA and 23 strikeouts in 26.1 innings.
Oklahoma Wesleyan enters the matchup with a 27-14 overall record and an 18-10 mark in conference play, powered by one of the more productive offenses in the league. The Eagles are hitting .307 as a team and have totaled 76 home runs on the season.
Wally Diaz leads Oklahoma Wesleyan with a .331 batting average and a team-high 19 home runs and 65 RBIs, while Daurys Manzanillo is hitting .372 with 13 home runs and 48 RBIs. JT Maloney (.394) and Luis Antigua (.355) have also been consistent contributors in the lineup.
On the mound, Oklahoma Wesleyan has been anchored by Alex Garcia, who owns a 3.03 ERA with a 6-1 record and 60 strikeouts in 62.1 innings. Ashton Luera adds depth to the rotation with a 7-3 record and 72 strikeouts.
Southwestern will look to contain Oklahoma Wesleyan's power at the plate while generating timely offense as it aims to pick up a key road result in KCAC play.
