Trailblazers Split High-Scoring Doubleheader with SEARK

Arkansas State University-Mountain Home baseball team wins opener 19-6 before falling 26-10 in nightcap

Apr. 2, 2026 at 4:20pm

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The Arkansas State University-Mountain Home Trailblazers split a high-scoring doubleheader with Southeast Arkansas on Wednesday, winning the first game 19-6 before losing the second game 26-10 in a matchup between the two teams.

Why it matters

This doubleheader showcased the offensive firepower of both teams, with the Trailblazers and Sharks combining for 55 runs across the two games. The split result keeps the teams close in the standings as they prepare to face off again on Friday.

The details

In the opener, the Trailblazers were led by strong offensive performances from Ty Watkins, Gabe Flores, and JD Hertzog, who each hit home runs to power ASUMH to a 19-6 victory. Keaton Matlick earned the win on the mound for the Trailblazers. In the nightcap, Southeast Arkansas responded with a 26-10 win, jumping out to an early lead and never looking back. Rylan Jones and Broc Mattox homered for ASUMH in the losing effort.

  • The doubleheader took place on Wednesday, April 2, 2026 in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
  • The Trailblazers and Sharks will face off again on Friday, April 4, 2026.

The players

Ty Watkins

An ASUMH player who went 3-for-3 with a home run and multiple RBIs in the first game.

Gabe Flores

An ASUMH player who hit a two-run home run in the second inning of the first game.

JD Hertzog

An ASUMH player who hit a three-run home run in the third inning of the first game.

Keaton Matlick

The ASUMH pitcher who earned the win in the first game, allowing six runs over five innings while striking out five.

Rylan Jones

A SEARK player who led the Sharks with four RBIs, including a home run, in the second game.

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What they’re saying

“We knew we had to respond after that tough first game loss. The guys came out focused and ready to go in the second game.”

— Rylan Jones, SEARK Player

What’s next

The Trailblazers and Sharks will face off again on Friday, April 4, 2026 in another doubleheader.

The takeaway

This high-scoring doubleheader showcased the offensive firepower of both the Trailblazers and Sharks, with the teams combining for 55 runs across the two games. The split result keeps the teams close in the standings as they prepare for another doubleheader on Friday.