Middle Tennessee Shuts Out St. Bonaventure 7-0

Blue Raiders' dominant pitching performance leads to victory

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Middle Tennessee's baseball team defeated St. Bonaventure 7-0 in a game played in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The Blue Raiders' pitching staff combined for 11 strikeouts and held the Bonnies scoreless, with starter Horn Jr. tossing five shutout innings and reliever M. Dobbs adding four more scoreless frames. Middle Tennessee's offense provided just enough support, scoring runs in the second, third, seventh, and eighth innings.

Why it matters

This victory improves Middle Tennessee's record to 5-2 on the season, showcasing the strength of their pitching staff. For St. Bonaventure, the loss drops them to 3-4 and highlights their offensive struggles, as they were unable to generate any runs despite four errors committed by the Blue Raiders.

The details

Middle Tennessee's pitching staff was the story of the game, with starter Horn Jr. striking out nine batters over five scoreless innings to earn the win. Reliever M. Dobbs then tossed four more shutout innings to pick up the save. The Blue Raiders' offense scored single runs in the second and third innings, then added two runs in the seventh and two more in the eighth to secure the 7-0 victory.

  • The game was played on February 22, 2026 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

The players

Horn Jr.

The Middle Tennessee starting pitcher who earned the win, tossing five scoreless innings with nine strikeouts.

M. Dobbs

The Middle Tennessee relief pitcher who recorded a four-inning save, allowing just two hits.

B. Rogers

The Middle Tennessee player who went 2-for-5 with an RBI and two runs scored.

T. Minnick

The Middle Tennessee player who went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored, including a double.

E. Paulino

The St. Bonaventure starting pitcher who took the loss, allowing three runs (two earned) over 2.2 innings.

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The takeaway

Middle Tennessee's dominant pitching performance and timely hitting proved too much for St. Bonaventure, as the Blue Raiders cruised to a 7-0 shutout victory. This game showcased the strength of Middle Tennessee's pitching staff and their ability to stifle opposing offenses.