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Alma Hot Against Olivet; Thiry Throws Complete Game One Shutout

ALMA, Mich. - Alma baseball picked up two MIAA wins with convincing victories against Olivet Thursday at Klenk Park to improve to 11-12 overall and 7-9 in MIAA play.

Alma started out hot in game one, scoring three runs in the first, second and fourth innings and adding another for good measure in the fifth while freshman pitcher Joe Thiry shut out the Comets, scattering just five hits on the day while striking out five in seven innings of work.

Olivet's defense helped the Scots to generate 10 runs as just three of Alma's runs were earned on the day, a result of five Comet errors in the field. Key hitters for the Scots in game one included Pat McGuire (Clare) who went 2-for-4 with three runs and an RBI while Mike Zuehlke (Mt. Pleasant) was 2-for-3 with a run and three RBI.

Game two saw the Scots off to a quick start, scoring two runs in the first when Olivet answered with its first run of the day in the top of the second. But the Scots added two more in the bottom of the second and a single run in the bottom of the sixth.

Matt Gorman threw the complete game for Alma, striking out four and scattering five hits in seven innings of work, allowing one earned run.

Ray Ribitch was 2-for-4 at the plate with three runs and two stolen bases while Dan Merian (Milford) also carded two stolen bases.

Alma returns to action Saturday when it makes the return trip to Olivet at 1 p.m.

Posted: Thu, April 13th, 2006 at 6:57PM

 

Alma College students report levels of educational experiences and faculty interaction that exceed the national norms by significant amounts, according to the findings of the 2007 National Survey of Student Engagement. In the 2006 study, Alma students reported a level of interaction with faculty that ranked among the top five percent in the nation.

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Judd Folske

Judd Folske

Judd Folske is entering his first year as Alma College Head Baseball Coach in the 2007-2008 season after spending two years as an assistant coach with the program. Coach Folske joined the Maroon and Cream in the fall of 2005 after stops at NCAA Division I Central Michigan University, and stints at Div. II schools Saginaw Valley State University and Ferris State University. He also serves the athletic department as assistant athletic director.

While head coach of the CMU Chippewas, Folske posted a 131-98 mark. In 2000, he finished in a tie for first in the MAC conference with a record of 41-17 (18-8). Folske retired after the 2003 season at CMU, and went to work as an assistant at SVSU, where he worked in that capacity for two seasons.

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