Wabash Splits Doubleheader at Oglethorpe

Little Giants fall in extra innings before rebounding with big win in nightcap

Mar. 14, 2026 at 11:54am

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The Wabash College baseball team split a Friday doubleheader against Oglethorpe University during its spring break trip, falling 7-6 in 10 innings in the opener before rebounding for a 13-4 victory in the nightcap.

Why it matters

The split doubleheader keeps Wabash's overall record at 5-7 on the season as they continue their spring break trip against Oglethorpe. The Little Giants are looking to build momentum heading into the rest of their season.

The details

In the first game, Wabash built a 4-1 lead through six innings before Oglethorpe rallied to tie it in the 9th and win it in the 10th on a pair of unearned runs. Wabash had 9 hits and 6 walks in the opener, led by 2 hits each from Caleb Ellspermann, DJ Mendez, and Miles Cvelbar. In the nightcap, Wabash exploded for 13 runs on 15 hits, with Jimmy Hawksworth, Ben Henke, and Will Wallace all homering. Jarrod Kirsch started and Issac Stallings earned the win in relief.

  • The doubleheader took place on Friday, March 14, 2026.
  • Wabash and Oglethorpe will conclude their 3-game series on Saturday, March 15, 2026 at noon.

The players

Wabash College

A private liberal arts college located in Crawfordsville, Indiana, known for its strong athletics programs including baseball.

Oglethorpe University

A private liberal arts university located in Atlanta, Georgia, that competes in NCAA Division III athletics.

Caleb Ellspermann

A Wabash player who had 2 hits in the first game of the doubleheader.

DJ Mendez

A Wabash player who had 2 hits and 2 RBIs in the first game.

Miles Cvelbar

A Wabash player who had 2 hits and 2 RBIs in the first game.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Wabash and Oglethorpe will conclude their 3-game series on Saturday, March 15, 2026 at noon.

The takeaway

Wabash showed resilience by bouncing back from a tough extra-inning loss in the opener to dominate the nightcap, an important sign as they look to build momentum during their spring break trip.