2008 Woodie Awards
Mavericks make it six straight, remain perfect in NCC play
Kevin Clemens
Issue date: 5/2/08 Section: Sports
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In all four wins, the Mavericks once again used their hot bats and solid defense to defeat St. Cloud State 11-1, 8-1, 6-5 and 8-1.
"It's got to be our offense right now, that is our strongpoint," said shortstop Evan Porter. Porter drove home seven runs in the series, including a three-run home run in Tuesday's game one.
"Our defense is also playing great right now," Porter said. "As they say, defense wins championships, and we usually find a way to stop teams' rallies with our defense."
The Mavericks (36-10, 16-0) only trailed once during the four-game sweep - they were down 5-4 for one full inning in the third game - and they are certainly competing at a high level at this point in the season. UNO has won 24 of its last 25 games and is certainly in the driver's seat to bring home the last NCC crown.
"Guys are finding their ways on base and extending the innings right now," said UNO Head Coach Bob Herold. "We are balanced right now with timely hitting, and we are pitching the ball very well."
In the first game of the series, sluggers Evan Porter and Chris Weimer each had three hits and drove home a combined six runs. Third baseman Brian Strawn added three RBIs. Chris Kessinger threw a complete game in the 11-1 win. The junior ace allowed one run and fanned nine.
The second game on Monday followed a similar script, themed with hot Maverick bats and solid Maverick pitching.
Mat Eikmeier had a big game for the Mavs as he went two for four and drove home three runs. Weimer hit a home run in the second inning, giving him an NCC-leading 15 home runs on the season. Lead-off man Bryan Frew also hit a home run in the game, giving him 10 on the season.
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