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LMU Lions Shut Out Abilene Christian for First Road Win
Jonah Johnson delivers career-best outing, Win Gurney hits first career home run in 3-0 victory
Mar. 14, 2026 at 4:03am
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The LMU Lions baseball team earned their first road win of the season, shutting out Abilene Christian 3-0 on Friday night. Senior right-hander Jonah Johnson had a career-best outing, striking out 11 batters over seven scoreless innings, while freshman Win Gurney hit his first career home run to provide key insurance runs. Jake Geis came on in relief to earn the save, as the Lions snapped their 0-7 road skid.
Why it matters
The shutout victory on the road marks an important milestone for the LMU Lions, who have struggled to find success away from home this season. The strong pitching performance from Johnson and the timely hitting from Gurney provide a boost of confidence as the team looks to build momentum heading into the weekend series.
The details
Johnson was dominant, allowing just two hits and one walk while striking out 11 batters over seven innings. He navigated a third-inning threat by inducing a groundout to escape unscathed. Geis closed out the final two innings to earn the save, working around a ground-rule double and a walk in the ninth. Offensively, the Lions broke through in the sixth inning when Jaxson Wall scored on a groundout by DJ Ghiorso. Gurney then provided an insurance run with a solo home run in the seventh, his first career blast. Ghiorso added another run in the ninth on a balk.
- Johnson struck out 11 batters, a career high.
- Gurney's home run came in the seventh inning to make it 2-0.
- Geis earned the save, his first of the season, by working the final two innings.
The players
Jonah Johnson
A senior right-hander for the LMU Lions, Johnson delivered the finest outing of his collegiate career, striking out 11 batters over seven scoreless innings.
Win Gurney
A freshman making his fifth career start for the LMU Lions, Gurney launched a solo home run in the seventh inning to provide key insurance runs.
Jake Geis
The LMU Lions' relief pitcher, Geis came on to close out the final two innings and earn his first save of the season.
Jaxson Wall
The LMU Lions' outfielder, Wall doubled, stole third, and scored the team's first run on a groundout.
DJ Ghiorso
The LMU Lions' third baseman, Ghiorso drove in a run with a groundout and added an insurance run in the ninth on a balk.
What’s next
The Lions will look to build on this momentum as they continue their road trip, facing Abilene Christian again on Saturday with first pitch scheduled for 1:05 p.m. PT.
The takeaway
The Lions' shutout victory on the road showcases their ability to win away from home, a crucial skill as they look to turn their season around. The standout performances from Johnson and Gurney provide a blueprint for the team's path forward, blending strong pitching with timely hitting.
