OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – The No. 12-ranked Johnson County Community College baseball team closed out its four-game series with Crowder College in commanding fashion, posting 20–2 and 15–5 victories to take the series 3–1.
JCCC's offense erupted in the opener, scoring in every inning and producing three six-run frames (2nd, 3rd, 5th) on the way to a five-inning, run-rule win. The Cavaliers tallied 17 hits, including 12 extra-base hits—six doubles, a triple, and five home runs.
Ryan Bradford and Briggs Roe powered the attack, each finishing with a single, double, and home run. Bradford drove in four runs and scored twice, while Roe added two RBI and crossed the plate three times.
Jack Jones recorded a team-high five RBI behind a double and homer, and Colin Coonradt added a double and triple to drive in four.
Lukas Wilson also doubled and homered, collecting two RBI, and David Dobbs blasted a two-run home run.
Victor Christal earned the win on the mound, allowing just one run on two hits over four innings with seven strikeouts. Drake Gawer worked the final inning, striking out three while allowing one run.
The Cavaliers' momentum carried into Game two as the lineup continued to scorch Crowder pitching, producing seven extra-base hits and 11 overall.
Bradford again delivered a standout performance, finishing with a single, double, and home run, driving in four and stealing two bases. Roe launched his second home run of the day to plate two, and Isaac Paraman connected for his first homer of the season while also drawing three walks, stealing four bases, and scoring three times.
Boston Bruce—an all-conference selection last season—went 4-for-5 with two doubles, two runs scored, and three RBI.
Ashton Nance started and earned the win, giving up two runs on six hits with four strikeouts. Keston Holeman, one of the top relievers in the conference last season, tossed a scoreless inning, and Cooper Fraizer and Colin Conrad each logged an inning to close out the 15–5 victory.
With the series win, JCCC improves its early-season momentum as it looks ahead to its upcoming slate.