Rose-Hulman Shuts Out DePauw 2-0 in Pitching Duel

Four pitchers and strong defense lead to narrow victory for Engineers

Apr. 2, 2026 at 9:49am

The Rose-Hulman baseball team defeated DePauw University 2-0 on Wednesday, with four different pitchers combining for the shutout victory at Art Nehf Field. The Engineers scored both of their runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to secure the win.

Why it matters

This low-scoring affair highlights the defensive prowess and pitching depth of the Rose-Hulman squad, which has been a key factor in their success this season as they compete in the Indiana Collegiate Athletic Conference.

The details

Rose-Hulman used a committee approach on the mound, with four different pitchers - Ethan Gough, Nolan Baumgartner, Aidan Welch, and Liam Conroy - combining to hold DePauw scoreless. The Engineers broke through for two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to provide the winning margin.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 2, 2026.
  • Rose-Hulman scored both of their runs in the bottom of the seventh inning.

The players

Ethan Gough

One of the four Rose-Hulman pitchers who contributed to the shutout.

Nolan Baumgartner

One of the four Rose-Hulman pitchers who contributed to the shutout.

Aidan Welch

One of the four Rose-Hulman pitchers who contributed to the shutout.

Liam Conroy

One of the four Rose-Hulman pitchers who contributed to the shutout.

Rose-Hulman

The Division III baseball team that defeated DePauw 2-0.

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What’s next

Rose-Hulman will look to build on this strong pitching performance as they continue their conference schedule, with their next game against Hanover College on April 5th.

The takeaway

Rose-Hulman's ability to win a low-scoring, defensive battle showcases the team's well-rounded talent and depth, which will serve them well as they aim to contend for the Indiana Collegiate Athletic Conference title.