March 21, 2025

McPherson, KS – In a Friday showdown packed with fireworks, the Nelson University Lions baseball team battled fiercely in a doubleheader against Central Christian College (Kan.), walking away with a hard-earned split in SAC play.

Game 1
Trailing 9–6 heading into the seventh, the Lions unleashed a furious five-run rally—capped by a towering 3-run blast from Nick Mosley to take the lead. Mosley finished with 3 hits and 5 RBIs, including a stolen base and homer in the clutch.

Zeke Holder was a force at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a triple, a double, and an RBI, while Jaxson Bates added 2 hits, 3 runs, and a double. The Lions swiped five total bases, keeping constant pressure on the Tigers' defense.

On the mound, Landen Mogford came in to slam the door, stranding the tying run on third to seal the high-scoring victory.

Game 2
Despite strong performances from Andrew Ortiz, who launched a 2-run homer and went 2-for-4, and Kaden Moeller, who drove in a key run, the Lions couldn't quite complete the sweep.

Nelson rallied in the sixth with back-to-back doubles and timely hits from Xavien Thompson and Zeke Holder, but Central Christian plated the go-ahead run in the eighth and held on late.

Pitching duties were split across four Lions arms, with Ryan Avalos giving Nelson 4.1 innings of solid work before handing it over to the bullpen.
 

Next Up
Nelson (17–14, 6–8 SAC) returns to the diamond for the series finale on Saturday, March 22 at 12:00 PM in McPherson.

Nelson University (formerly SAGU) is a private Christian university, established in 1927 by P.C. Nelson. The University is located 30 minutes south of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex in Waxahachie, Texas, and offers more than 70 associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees on campus or online. For more information, visit www.nelson.edu or by calling 1-888-YES-NELSON.