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Edwardsburg Today
By the People, for the People
Edwardsburg baseball star hits walk-off homer in sweep of Niles
Alex Rudolph's two home runs power Eddies to doubleheader victory
Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:44am
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Edwardsburg's star slugger Alex Rudolph unleashes his powerful swing to deliver a game-winning home run against rival Niles.Edwardsburg TodayEdwardsburg High School senior Alex Rudolph hit a walk-off home run and two homers overall to lead his baseball team to a doubleheader sweep over rival Niles. Rudolph's heroics powered the Eddies to victory in the key regional matchup.
Why it matters
Edwardsburg and Niles are longtime baseball rivals, and this sweep gives the Eddies an important advantage in the race for the conference title and playoff positioning. Rudolph's clutch performance cemented his status as a star player for the Eddies.
The details
In the final game of the doubleheader, Rudolph came up to bat in the bottom of the seventh inning with the game tied. He crushed a walk-off home run to give Edwardsburg the sweep. Earlier in the day, Rudolph also hit a home run in the first game to help the Eddies take the opener.
- The doubleheader took place on April 9, 2026.
- Rudolph hit the walk-off homer in the bottom of the 7th inning.
The players
Alex Rudolph
A senior baseball player at Edwardsburg High School who hit two home runs, including a walk-off shot, to lead his team to a doubleheader sweep over rival Niles.
Edwardsburg High School
The high school baseball team that swept a doubleheader against rival Niles, powered by Alex Rudolph's heroics.
Niles High School
The high school baseball team that lost both games of a doubleheader against rival Edwardsburg.
What they’re saying
“I was just waiting for my pitch, and it came,”
— Alex Rudolph, Edwardsburg Senior
What’s next
Edwardsburg will look to continue its momentum as it chases the conference title, while Niles will try to rebound in its next series.
The takeaway
Rudolph's heroics demonstrated the grit and talent that have made him a standout player for Edwardsburg, and the sweep over their rivals gives the Eddies a big boost in their pursuit of postseason success.
