Chippewas Edge Rockets in 11 Innings to Earn Series Split

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (Interstat) — Luke Bowman’s RBI single in the bottom of the 11th inning lifted Central Michigan to a 6-5 victory over Toledo on Sunday evening, securing a split of the weekend series.

The Rockets built a 5-0 lead by the third inning, highlighted by Troy Sudbrook’s RBI double and Charlie Scholvin’s two-run homer in the ninth that tied the game 5-5. Central Michigan chipped away, with Logan Keilen hitting a two-run homer in the third and Zach Knowlton delivering a game-tying two-run double in the eighth.

Hayden Bailey earned the win for Central Michigan after Nate Ross and Max Hammond provided key relief. Hayden Frey struck out nine over seven innings for Toledo. Both teams finished with 12 hits. Central Michigan improved to 9-11, while Toledo fell to 10-11.