Wayland Baptist secured a dominant doubleheader sweep over Southwestern Christian University on Friday, picking up two key conference wins and building momentum heading into the final games of the series.
In game one, the Pioneers set the tone early with timely hitting and strong pitching, controlling the pace from the opening innings. Wayland Baptist capitalized on scoring opportunities and limited Southwestern Christian's offense, using a balanced attack to secure the win. Defensively, the Pioneers were sharp in the field, backing their pitcher with clean play and keeping rallies to a minimum.
The momentum carried straight into game two, where Wayland Baptist once again delivered a complete performance. The Pioneers' offense came alive with clutch hits in key moments, while their pitching staff continued to keep Southwestern Christian off balance throughout the contest. Consistency at the plate and disciplined defense proved to be the difference as Wayland completed the sweep. Kynleigh Kirby paced the Pioneers offensively, going 5-for-6 across the doubleheader for an impressive .833 batting average.
With the pair of victories, Wayland Baptist showcased its depth and resilience on both sides of the ball, executing in crucial situations and maintaining control across both games of the doubleheader.
The Pioneers will look to carry that momentum into tomorrow as they wrap up the series against Southwestern Christian University. First pitch is scheduled for 12:00 PM, followed by game two at 2:00 PM in Plainview.
