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Indianola Today
By the People, for the People
Simpson Baseball Wins Conference Home Opener
The Storm defeat Nebraska Wesleyan 3-1 in American Rivers Conference play.
Apr. 1, 2026 at 3:51pm
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The Simpson College baseball team picked up a 3-1 win over Nebraska Wesleyan University in its American Rivers Conference home opener. The Storm got on the board early with two runs in the second inning and added a solo home run in the fourth to secure the victory.
Why it matters
This win gives Simpson an important conference victory as they look to compete for the American Rivers Conference title. The Storm have been a consistent baseball program, and this home-opening win sets them up well for the rest of their conference schedule.
The details
Simpson scored two runs in the second inning on an RBI single from Nate Cagley and a fielder's choice from Sam Campin. Nebraska Wesleyan answered with a sacrifice fly in the third, but Simpson extended the lead to 3-1 in the fourth on a solo home run from Dalton Ferrin. Easton Dunwoody earned the win on the mound, allowing just one run on one hit while striking out seven over seven innings. Jake Edenburn and Dylan Schlee followed with scoreless relief appearances, with Schlee recording his 11th career save to set a new program record.
- The game was played on Tuesday, April 1, 2026.
The players
Nate Cagley
A Simpson College baseball player who delivered an RBI single in the second inning.
Sam Campin
A Simpson College baseball player who added a run on a fielder's choice in the second inning.
Dalton Ferrin
A Simpson College baseball player who hit a solo home run in the fourth inning to extend the lead to 3-1.
Easton Dunwoody
The Simpson College pitcher who earned the win, allowing just one run on one hit while striking out seven over seven innings.
Dylan Schlee
The Simpson College pitcher who recorded the save, breaking the program record with his 11th career save.
What’s next
Simpson welcomes Dubuque to McBride Field for three games this weekend as they continue American Rivers Conference play.
The takeaway
This home-opening conference win for Simpson College baseball is an important early-season victory as they look to compete for the American Rivers title. The Storm's strong pitching and timely hitting proved to be the difference in this game, and they will look to build on this success in the coming weeks.
