Central College Baseball Defeats Buena Vista in Road Win

Dutch offense piles up 16 hits, scores 8 runs in ARC conference victory

Apr. 1, 2026 at 3:50pm

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The Central College baseball team recorded their fifth double-digit hit game in the last seven contests, defeating Buena Vista University 8-5 on the road. The Dutch (10-11, 5-2 ARC) were led by strong offensive performances from Jaden Kramer, Max Steinlage, and Garrett Guenther, who each had three hits. Kramer drove in key runs in the eighth and ninth innings, while Steinlage and Dom DeLaPaz also contributed RBIs. Steinlage earned the win on the mound, going six innings and allowing just three earned runs.

Why it matters

This victory keeps Central College in contention in the American Rivers Conference (ARC) baseball standings, as they improve to 5-2 in league play. The Dutch have now scored 7 or more runs in 6 of their last 7 conference games, showcasing an explosive offensive attack that could make them a threat in the ARC tournament.

The details

Central College piled up 16 hits in the game, with Jaden Kramer, Max Steinlage, and Garrett Guenther each recording three hits. Kramer delivered an RBI triple in the eighth inning that ended with him scoring on a Buena Vista error, and he added an RBI single in the ninth to push the Dutch lead back to two runs. Steinlage and Dom DeLaPaz also drove in runs for Central. Steinlage earned the win on the mound, allowing just three earned runs on six hits and a walk in six innings of work. Mark Kenney and Turner Williams closed out the game in relief for the Dutch.

  • The game took place on Tuesday night, April 15, 2025.
  • Central College has now won 5 of their last 7 games.

The players

Jaden Kramer

A key offensive contributor for Central College, Kramer had three hits including an RBI triple and an RBI single to drive in crucial runs for the Dutch.

Max Steinlage

The winning pitcher for Central, Steinlage allowed just three earned runs on six hits and a walk over six innings of work.

Garrett Guenther

Guenther also recorded three hits for the Dutch in their road victory over Buena Vista.

Dom DeLaPaz

DeLaPaz hit his ninth home run of the season and drove in three runs for Central College.

Turner Williams

Williams earned his second save of the season for the Dutch, despite allowing an earned run in two innings of relief work.

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What they’re saying

“We've been swinging the bats really well lately, and it was great to see that continue tonight against a tough conference opponent. Jaden, Max, and Garrett all had big games for us offensively.”

— Matt Schirm, Central College Head Baseball Coach

What’s next

Central College will host Coe College in a three-game series this weekend, starting with a single game on Friday afternoon at 3 pm.

The takeaway

Central College's relentless offensive attack has them in contention in the American Rivers Conference baseball race, as they've now scored 7 or more runs in 6 of their last 7 league games. If the Dutch can continue to produce at the plate, they could be a dangerous team in the ARC tournament.