Jones Stellar as Flashes Take Series Opener

KENT- The Kent State Golden Flashes team took the series opener against the Toledo Rockets, 4-2, Friday evening in Kent.

After first pitch of the game was pushed back to 6 p.m. due to rain in the area Kent State starting pitcher Gavin Jones delivered his best start of the 2025 season. The right-hander went 7 innings and allowed just two runs on two hits while striking out six Rockets.

Toledo would score open the scoring in the top of the third inning on a home run to right field.

Kent State would score the next four runs unanswered. Jake Casey would get the Flashes on the board in the bottom of the fifth with a two-RbI single through the right side. Brody Williams would come in to score in the…