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Hot Springs Today
By the People, for the People
Trailblazers Sweep National Park College in Hot Springs
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home earns doubleheader victory to improve to 8-24 on the season.
Mar. 27, 2026 at 3:40pm
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Arkansas State University-Mountain Home's baseball team picked up a pair of wins over National Park College on Thursday, earning a doubleheader sweep in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The Trailblazers won the opener 12-2 and took the second game 15-8 to improve their record to 8-24 on the season.
Why it matters
The doubleheader sweep is an important boost for the Trailblazers, who have struggled to a 8-24 record so far this season. The wins over National Park College, a local rival, could provide momentum and confidence as the team looks to finish the season strong.
The details
In the first game, ASUMH jumped out to an early lead with an RBI double by Rylan Jones and a run-scoring fielder's choice from Chase Plowman. After National Park College tied the game in the second inning, the Trailblazers regained the lead in the third and pulled away for a 12-2 victory. Jones led the offense with three hits and four RBIs, while JD Hertzog and Broc Mattox also had multiple hits. Keaton Matlick earned the win on the mound. In the second game, ASUMH answered an early deficit with a four-run second inning and continued to add on throughout the 15-8 win. Jones again led the way with three hits, including a three-run home run in the eighth inning. Gavin Stanger also collected three hits, and JD Hertzog drove in two runs. Blayne Cribb earned the win, pitching six innings and allowing four runs.
- The doubleheader took place on Thursday, March 27, 2026.
- The Trailblazers will face National Park College again on Saturday.
The players
Rylan Jones
A key offensive contributor for the Trailblazers, Jones had three hits and four RBIs in the doubleheader sweep.
Chase Plowman
Drove in a run with a fielder's choice in the first game to help the Trailblazers jump out to an early lead.
Keaton Matlick
The winning pitcher in the first game, allowing two unearned runs over six and two-thirds innings.
JD Hertzog
Collected multiple hits and drove in two runs in the second game for the Trailblazers.
Blayne Cribb
The winning pitcher in the second game, allowing four runs over six innings.
What they’re saying
“The doubleheader sweep is a big boost for our team as we look to finish the season strong.”
— Rylan Jones, Trailblazers Player
What’s next
The Trailblazers will face National Park College again on Saturday as they look to build on their doubleheader sweep.
The takeaway
The Trailblazers' doubleheader sweep over National Park College is an important step forward for a team that has struggled to an 8-24 record so far this season. The wins could provide a much-needed confidence boost as the team looks to finish the year strong and compete against their local rival.
