Dobbs, Helm, And Shivers Each Homer In Rout Over Westminster To Sweep Series

ST. LOUIS, Mo.—The Fontbonne University baseball team extended its winning streak out to six after an 11-1 (8 inn.) win to sweep the season series over Westminster on Sunday.

Game Breakdown

After Westminster took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first, the Griffins answered in the bottom of the inning with Matt Helm sending a no-doubter over the left field wall, his fourth on the year, giving Fontbonne a 3-1 lead.

In the third, the Griffins made it 4-1 with Braeden Dobbs scoring on a wild pitch. In the sixth, the Griffins had the bases loaded with two outs and Dobbs hit one down the left field line that stayed within the foul pole for his first career grand slam, extending its lead out to 9-1.

Dobbs wasn't done there in the eighth. After consecutive walks to Thomas Purschke and Daniel Youngblood, the senior stepped in and singled to right plating two giving Fontbonne the 11-1 mercy-rule win.

Top Griffins

Braeden Dobbs: 4-for-5, 3 runs scored, HR, 6 RBI

Matt Helm: 1-for-3, 1 run scored, HR, 3 RBI

Colby Shivers: 2-for-4, 1 run scored, 1 HR, 1 RBI

Gavin Kinworthy: (W, 3-2), 6.0 IP, 1 run, 6K's

Notes

• The 6 RBI tie a career-high for Dobbs and he continues his 16-game consecutive reach base streak.
• Helm tied his season-high with three RBI
• Shivers has an eight-game hitting streak.
• Kinworthy picked up his second win on the week.

Up Next

The Griffins return to action this Saturday at Blackburn for a doubleheader. First-pitch at 12 p.m.

About Fontbonne University

Fontbonne University is a private, Catholic liberal arts university located in St. Louis, committed to a transformative education and inspiring students to become global citizens who think critically, act ethically and serve responsibly. The university, founded in 1923, is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. For more information, visit www.fontbonne.edu.

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