Keenan’s Gem, Offensive Surge Highlight Doubleheader Sweep

CONWAY, S.C. – Middle Tennessee baseball earned the doubleheader sweep Saturday, winning in two different styles to wrap up the Carolinas Coastline Classic.

Zach Keenan dominated on the mound in a 1-0 complete game shutout to start the day vs. Ball State (2-4). The Blue Raiders (3-5) then piled on 17 runs vs. Illinois (2-3) to blast passed the Fighting Illini 17-10.

GAME 1: Middle Tennessee 1, Ball State 0

Keenan pitched the first complete-game shutout of his career. Keenan went the distance while striking out seven and holding the Cardinals to four hits.

Game one was the first Blue Raider complete game shutout since Trent Seibert did it in seven innings May 15, 2021 vs. FIU. The last nine…