Back to the Central Michigan Chippewas Newsfeed

As CMU baseball struggles, underclassmen exceed expectations

Related Topics: Student, Mid-American Conference

Jarod Burton and Daniel Jipping chest bump before the Chippewas Game against Bowling Green on March 22 at Theunissen Stadium.

With the Central Michigan baseball team resting at 8-28, 3-6 in the Mid-American Conference and on a three-game losing streak, the Chippewas only have about a month left to turn their season around.

The team hasn’t been able to consistently win games, but one thing that has been consistent is the play from the underclassmen.

The best batting average on the team belongs to sophomore shortstop Zach McKinstry (.352), while the best ERA belongs to senior pitcher/third baseman Morgan Oliver (0.