UWS Baseball Wins Six Straight to End Florida Trip

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The University of Wisconsin-Superior baseball team won six straight games to close out their spring break trip to Florida, finishing with a 7-1 record. The Yellowjackets swept doubleheaders against Husson and Greenville, and also picked up wins over Fitchburg State, Loras, and Simpson. Strong pitching performances and timely hitting were key factors in the team's success.

Why it matters

The Yellowjackets' impressive run to end their Florida trip demonstrates the team's potential and ability to win close games against quality opponents. This momentum could carry over into the rest of their season as they look to build on last year's success and compete for a conference title.

The details

Highlights from the Yellowjackets' six-game winning streak include a 12-1 rout of Fitchburg State, where pitcher Niles Monroe threw six scoreless innings and struck out 10 batters. In the doubleheader sweep of Husson, Brian O'Dwyer hit a two-run homer and Noah Dagostino added an RBI double in the first game, while the team scored three runs in the eighth inning of the second game to secure the victory. Josh Pritchard threw 6.1 scoreless innings against Loras, and Kaden Corlett and Gio Basile combined for eight scoreless innings in the win over Greenville. The Yellowjackets also came from behind to beat Simpson 5-4, with Brian O'Dwyer driving in the tying and go-ahead runs.

• The six-game winning streak took place from March 9 to March 14, 2026.
• The Yellowjackets' spring break trip to Florida was from March 8 to March 14, 2026.

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What’s next

The Yellowjackets are scheduled to return to the field on March 21 and 22 for a series against Saint Mary's in Winona.