Sunday, April 12
Kalamazoo, Mich.
1:05 p.m.
University of Toledo
16-19, 12-6
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Western Michigan
17-15, 12-6
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 2 |
| Western Michigan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | X | 6 | 8 | 0 |
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: KIDD, Ricky (4-1)
L: Langbehn, Nate (1-1)
Batting:
2B: Baker, Cade 1 ; Scholvin, Charlie 1
RBI: Sudbrook, Troy 2 ; Payne, Jacob 1
SH: Sudbrook, Ryan 1
SF: Sudbrook, Troy 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Scholvin, Charlie 1 ; Wagner, JP 1 ; Sudbrook, Ryan 1
SB: Arsich, Liam 1
HBP: Scholvin, Charlie 2 ; McCaleb, Carson 1
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Batting:
2B: THIELMAN, Avery 1
3B: HOWARD, Drew 1
RBI: HUMS, Cooper 2 ; HOWARD, Drew 1
SH: MALLY, Tanner 1
Base Running:
RUNS: MALLY, Tanner 1 ; HUMS, Cooper 1 ; HOWARD, Drew 1 ; THIELMAN, Avery 1 ; PILARSKI, Mason 1 ; ZAJAC, Nolan 1
SB: MALLY, Tanner 1
CS: HUMS, Cooper 1
HBP: HUMS, Cooper 1 ; MALONEY, Michael 1
Game Leaders
AB
5
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H
2
RBI
1
AB
2
R
0
H
2
RBI
0
AB
5
R
0
H
1
RBI
0
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Redshirt freshman Michael Fliss battled through 4.2 scoreless innings in a start at Western Michigan on Sunday.
Photo by: Ashley Huss/WMU Athletics
Rockets Fall in Series Finale at Western Michigan, 6-3
4/12/2026 4:31:00 PM | Baseball
Michael Fliss pitches 4.2 scoreless innings in Sunday start
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Toledo baseball team dropped the rubber match of a three-game series at Western Michigan, falling to the Broncos, 6-3, at Hyames Field on Sunday.
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The Rockets (16-19, 12-6 MAC) scored in the top of the first and the game remained 1-0 into the sixth. In the bottom of the sixth, the Broncos (17-15, 12-6 MAC) scored six times on four hits and took advantage of two Toledo errors. The Rockets scored twice in the ninth and brought the tying run to the plate, but could get no closer. Despite the defeat, Toledo will be in a top-three MAC standing position after today's games conclude.
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Redshirt junior Troy Sudbrook drove in two of Toledo's three runs. Junior Jacob Payne drove in the other in a 2-for-5 afternoon. Freshman Liam Arsich recorded his second multi-hit game of the series with a 2-for-2 day with two walks.
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Redshirt freshman Michael Fliss started and went 4.2 shutout innings with two hits allowed and four strikeouts. He worked out of several jams in the scoreless effort. Nate Langbehn (1-1) took the losing decision. Sophomore Braden Curry and redshirt junior Ryan Hughes combined for the final 2.2 scoreless innings. Curry has 13 strikeouts over 5.2 innings pitched in his last two appearances.
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Quoting Head Coach Rob Reinstetle
"Another really tough game where we outplayed them for eight innings, but that one half-inning sunk us. We imploded in the sixth and gave them six runs. It's hard to win doing that. We can't feel sorry for ourselves because nobody else does. We need to turn the page and get ready for another pivotal weekend against a very good Miami team."
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Top Rocket Hitters
The Rockets return to Toledo for a home week, beginning with a matchup against Michigan on Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. at Fifth Third Field, home of the Toledo Mud Hens. Tickets are available at UTRockets.com/tickets. The game will be broadcast on BCSN with streaming on ESPN+.
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The Rockets (16-19, 12-6 MAC) scored in the top of the first and the game remained 1-0 into the sixth. In the bottom of the sixth, the Broncos (17-15, 12-6 MAC) scored six times on four hits and took advantage of two Toledo errors. The Rockets scored twice in the ninth and brought the tying run to the plate, but could get no closer. Despite the defeat, Toledo will be in a top-three MAC standing position after today's games conclude.
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Redshirt junior Troy Sudbrook drove in two of Toledo's three runs. Junior Jacob Payne drove in the other in a 2-for-5 afternoon. Freshman Liam Arsich recorded his second multi-hit game of the series with a 2-for-2 day with two walks.
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Redshirt freshman Michael Fliss started and went 4.2 shutout innings with two hits allowed and four strikeouts. He worked out of several jams in the scoreless effort. Nate Langbehn (1-1) took the losing decision. Sophomore Braden Curry and redshirt junior Ryan Hughes combined for the final 2.2 scoreless innings. Curry has 13 strikeouts over 5.2 innings pitched in his last two appearances.
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Quoting Head Coach Rob Reinstetle
"Another really tough game where we outplayed them for eight innings, but that one half-inning sunk us. We imploded in the sixth and gave them six runs. It's hard to win doing that. We can't feel sorry for ourselves because nobody else does. We need to turn the page and get ready for another pivotal weekend against a very good Miami team."
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Top Rocket Hitters
- Liam Arsich – 2-for-2, 2 BB
- Troy Sudbrook – 1-for-4, 2 RBIs, 1 SF
- Jacob Payne – 2-for-5, 1 RBI
- Charlie Scholvin – 1-for-3, 1 run, 1 2B, 2 HBP
- Michael Fliss – 4.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 5 BB, 4 Ks
- Nate Langbehn (L, 1-1) – 0.2 IP, 4 H, 6 R, 5 ER, 1 BB, 1 K
- Braden Curry – 1.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 Ks
- Ryan Hughes – 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB
- Charlie Scholvin doubled and Troy Sudbrook singled to plate a run in the first.
- Western Michigan loaded the bases in the bottom of the fifth with two outs. However, Troy Sudbrook recorded the final out of the inning with a diving defensive play to keep the game 1-0.
- Toledo had the bases loaded with one out in the sixth, but two flyouts ended the inning.
- The Broncos tied the game in the sixth on a single and an error. Then, another error on a ground ball put WMU up 2-1 with runners on second and third with one out. A single, a triple and a wild pitch brought home four more runs for a six-run frame.
- The Rockets loaded the bases with one out in the ninth. Sudbrook tallied a sacrifice fly and Jacob Payne singled to cut the deficit to 6-3 and bring the tying run to the plate. However, a groundout ended the game.
The Rockets return to Toledo for a home week, beginning with a matchup against Michigan on Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. at Fifth Third Field, home of the Toledo Mud Hens. Tickets are available at UTRockets.com/tickets. The game will be broadcast on BCSN with streaming on ESPN+.
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