IU Columbus Baseball Drops Two Close Games at Ceraland

Crimson Pride outhit opponents but come up just short in doubleheader

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The IU Columbus baseball team outhit their opponents in both games of a doubleheader against Siena Heights, but ultimately came up short, losing 5-3 in the first game and 1-0 in the second. Despite strong pitching performances and consistent hitting, the Crimson Pride were unable to capitalize on their chances, leaving too many runners on base.

Why it matters

The losses drop IU Columbus to 3-11 on the season, continuing a frustrating stretch where they've been "close but not quite" in several games. However, the performances also show the team's potential, as they were able to outhit and outwork their opponents, indicating they are not far off from turning those close losses into wins.

The details

In the first game, IU Columbus outhit Siena Heights 8-4, with Cyrus Robinson, Wyatt Sutton, and Carson McNulty each recording two hits. The pitching staff of Zayne Smith, Brendan Bailey, and Gavin Halton combined to allow just four hits, but the Crimson Pride left too many runners on base. In the second game, IU Columbus outhit Siena Heights 5-2, but a pair of errors led to an unearned run in the sixth inning that proved to be the difference in a 1-0 loss. Freshman Grayson Roll threw a complete-game two-hitter in the losing effort.

  • The doubleheader took place on Wednesday at Ceraland in Columbus, Indiana.
  • IU Columbus now stands at 3-11 on the season.

The players

Cyrus Robinson

An IU Columbus player who went 2-for-3 with a double in the first game.

Wyatt Sutton

An IU Columbus player who went 2-for-3 in the first game.

Carson McNulty

A Jennings County graduate who plays for IU Columbus and went 2-for-4 in the first game.

Zayne Smith

An IU Columbus pitcher who combined with Brendan Bailey and Gavin Halton to allow just four hits in the first game.

Grayson Roll

A freshman pitcher for IU Columbus who threw a complete-game two-hitter in the second game.

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What they’re saying

“Baseball has a way of being brutally honest. You can do a lot right and still come up one swing short.”

— Jeremy Giggy, Sports Director, White River Broadcasting (1010wcsi.com)

What’s next

IU Columbus will now face a major test as River States Conference play begins at Oakland City, a team ranked No. 15 in the NAIA poll. This tough assignment also presents an opportunity for the Crimson Pride to reset mentally and play with a 'nothing to lose, everything to prove' edge.

The takeaway

Despite the frustrating losses, the IU Columbus baseball team has shown it is not far off from turning its close defeats into wins. The Crimson Pride have outhit and outworked their opponents, indicating they have the talent and effort to be successful. As they enter conference play, this team has a chance to prove it can compete with the best when they are able to capitalize on their opportunities.