Schomaeker Honored With HCAC Pitcher of the Week Award
GREENWOOD, Ind. – Alex Scomaeker recorded three saves for the Purple and Gold in three opportunities this past week and has been named the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week.
GREENWOOD, Ind. – Alex Scomaeker recorded three saves for the Purple and Gold in three opportunities this past week and has been named the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week. The accolade marks the first time the senior has received this recognition.
For the week, Schomaeker dominated opposing hitters, as the senior tossed four and two-thirds innings with an ERA of 1.93. The reliever struck out six batters, while only allowing one earned run on one hit and three walks. Schomaeker held offenses to a batting average of .063 for the week.
The closer's three saves gave Schomaeker the Defiance College all-time record for saves in a career with 12. The Ottawa native is one save away from tying the record for most saves in a single season with a mark of seven.
Schomaeker and the Yellow Jackets travel to No. 16 Manchester for an HCAC weekday game on Tuesday, April 9. The contest's first pitch is scheduled for 4:15 p.m.