Unrein Matches MIAA Record With Six Hits as Hornet Baseball Rolls to 19-4 Win over Jets

Emporia State homered three times in a six-run first frame on their way to a 19-4 run-rule win over Newman on Thursday.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 1:19am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game broken down into overlapping planes of color and shape, capturing the dynamic energy and movement of the sport.Emporia State's offensive explosion against Newman University exposes the Hornets' depth and power at the plate.Maryville Today

Emporia State's baseball team defeated Newman University 19-4 in a lopsided victory on Thursday. The Hornets got off to a hot start, scoring six runs in the first inning, including three home runs. Emporia State continued to pour it on, adding nine more runs in the fourth inning to take a commanding 17-0 lead. Hornets outfielder Bryce Unrein had a historic day, matching the MIAA single-game record with six hits.

Why it matters

This win extends Emporia State's strong start to the season and showcases the offensive firepower of the Hornets' lineup. Unrein's record-tying performance highlights the individual talent on the team. The lopsided nature of the victory also raises questions about the competitiveness of the matchup between the two programs.

The details

Emporia State scored four runs in the first four batters of the game, with home runs from Bryce Santiago and Bryce Unrein. The Hornets added two more runs in the second inning to make it 8-0. The big blow came in the fourth inning, when Emporia State scored nine runs to blow the game open at 17-0. Newman scored a pair of runs in the final two innings, but the Hornets sealed the 19-4 run-rule victory.

  • The game was played on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
  • Emporia State scored six runs in the first inning.

The players

Bryce Unrein

An outfielder for Emporia State who matched the MIAA single-game record with six hits in the game.

Bryce Santiago

An Emporia State player who hit a home run in the first inning.

Bryce Unrein

An Emporia State player who hit a home run in the first inning.

Bryce Unrein

An Emporia State player who hit a home run in the fifth inning.

Bryce Unrein

An Emporia State player who recorded 11 total bases, the most by an Emporia State player since 2025.

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What’s next

Game two of the series between the Hornets and Jets is currently scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 3.

The takeaway

Emporia State's dominant offensive performance, highlighted by Bryce Unrein's historic day at the plate, showcases the team's potential this season. However, the lopsided nature of the victory raises questions about the competitiveness of the matchup and the overall strength of the Hornets' schedule.