ASUMH swept by Moberly Area CC in high-scoring doubleheader

Trailblazers back in action Friday after losses in both games

Mar. 1, 2026 at 9:47pm

Moberly Area Community College swept ASU-Mountain Home in a Thursday doubleheader at Cooper Park, winning the first game 15-9 and the second 10-4. In the opener, both offenses came out swinging, with Moberly striking first on a two-run homer in the opening inning, but ASUMH answering immediately when Broc Mattox launched a three-run shot to take the lead. Moberly regained control in the third and added insurance throughout the game. In the nightcap, the game remained close early, with ASUMH taking a 3-1 lead in the fourth on a two-run home run by Gabe Flores, but Moberly exploded for seven runs in the sixth to put the contest out of reach.

Why it matters

The doubleheader sweep by Moberly Area CC over ASU-Mountain Home highlights the competitive nature of junior college baseball in the region, with the Trailblazers looking to bounce back on Friday against the same opponent.

The details

In the first game, Moberly finished with 16 hits, while ASUMH mounted a five-run comeback in the sixth inning that fell short. Broc Mattox drove in three runs for the Trailblazers, while JoJo Martinez collected two hits. Ty Tilton took the loss for ASUMH after allowing nine runs in three innings. In the second game, Gabe Flores led ASUMH offensively with two hits and two RBIs, but Moberly broke the game open with a seven-run sixth inning. Keaton Matlick started for the Trailblazers, while Lance Lundine was charged with the loss in relief.

  • The doubleheader took place on Thursday, February 20, 2026.
  • ASU-Mountain Home returned to action on Friday, February 21, 2026 against Moberly Area CC.

The players

Broc Mattox

A player for ASU-Mountain Home who hit a three-run home run in the first game.

JoJo Martinez

A player for ASU-Mountain Home who collected two hits in the first game.

Ty Tilton

The starting pitcher for ASU-Mountain Home in the first game, who took the loss after allowing nine runs in three innings.

Gabe Flores

A player for ASU-Mountain Home who hit a two-run home run in the fourth inning of the second game.

Keaton Matlick

The starting pitcher for ASU-Mountain Home in the second game.

Lance Lundine

The relief pitcher for ASU-Mountain Home in the second game, who was charged with the loss.

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What’s next

ASU-Mountain Home returned to action on Friday, February 21, 2026 against Moberly Area CC, looking to bounce back from the doubleheader sweep.

The takeaway

The high-scoring doubleheader between ASU-Mountain Home and Moberly Area CC showcased the offensive firepower of both teams, with Moberly ultimately prevailing in both games. The Trailblazers will look to regroup and put forth a stronger performance when they face Moberly again on Friday.