BW Baseball caps memorable season with DIII World Series run

Baldwin Wallace baseball delivered a standout postseason run, opening the NCAA Division III World Series with a win and finishing among the nation’s top teams.

The Yellow Jackets capped a strong postseason run with a 37-12 overall record and a trip to the Division III World Series, advancing to within two games of the championship series.

BW set the tone early in the tournament, earning an 11-4 victory over Johns Hopkins in its World Series opener. Key performances at the plate and on the mound helped the Yellow Jackets establish control and showcase their ability to compete at the national level.

The Yellow Jackets followed with a narrow 7-6 loss to East Texas Baptist, highlighted by timely offense and a strong pitching effort that kept BW in contention until the game's final out.

In the elimination game against Denison, BW again came out strong and held an early 3-2 lead. The Yellow Jackets continued to produce offensively and battle throughout the game, but Denison used a three-run fourth inning to gain the advantage and held on for the 6-4 decision.

Led by Head Coach Brian Harrison, the Yellow Jackets combined depth, consistency and resilience throughout a postseason run that included a 9-3 overall record and a third straight Ohio Athletic Conference tournament championship. The return to the College World Series reflects the continued strength of the program and positions BW baseball for sustained success on the national stage.

See full details from the Yellow Jackets' trip to the DIII World Series on bwyellowjackets.com.