MC drops a tough 1-0 game to Fort Dodge tonight in a great pitcher's dual. FD wins the nightcap 9-2.
Lincoln Berding: CG 13 K's, 2H and no earned runs.
Gabe Ries: 2 Hits/Double
Bennett Miller: 2 Hits
Lincoln Berding: Double
Marqeuz Holton: Double
MC Baseball drops a heart breaker 1-0 to #1 Sioux City East tonight. The potential tying run was thrown out at the plate in the 6th inning. Great pitchers dual and great game by both teams.
Lincoln Berding: 6.2 IP 11 K's.
Owen Rickers w/multiple outstanding defensive plays.
MC gets a big road win in a 12 inning 2-1 thriller last night at Gilbert! Defense was spectacular lead by plays from Gabe Ries, Bennett Miller, & Lincoln Berding.
Owen Rickers: 8.1 IP 7 K's
Berding: 1.2 IP 4 K
Ries: 2 IP 3 K
Braeden Waters: 3H/2B
Rickers: 3H
Nate Borchardt: 3H
Lincoln Berding (‘26, IA) was sharp across 4 innings striking out 9. FB 85–87 T89 worked with intent and confidence throughout. Showed a mid-70s SL as a quality secondary using it effectively early in counts to steal first-pitch strikes. Did a nice job controlling the zone from the start. #PGIASpringLeague @SCCBlackhawksBB commit.
Lincoln Berding (‘26, IA) working 84–87 T90 on the FB, paired with an upper-70s SL with good bite. Lived in the zone from the start and commanded both pitches. Electric outing with complete control throughout. Struck out 11 in 4 innings of work. #PGIASpringLeague@SCCBlackhawksBB commit.
Lincoln Berding (‘26, IA) struck out 10 over 4 innings. Ran the FB up to 89 and showed the ability to command it on both sides of the plate. Did a great job mixing in the breaker early and consistently getting ahead in counts. Attacked with confidence, worked efficiently, and never let hitters get comfortable. #PGIASpringLeague @SCCBlackhawksBB commit.
Lincoln Berding (‘27, IA) went 2 no hit innings while striking out 5. FB 85–88 with present velocity and ability to challenge hitters. Mixed in a breaker 76–79 with good depth to challenge hitters early in the count. @SCCBlackhawksBB#PGIASpringLeague
Velo Program went great! Big thanks to @dttraining_ for the plan. On mound sat high 8’s touching low 9,s. Pull downs sitting 90- 93. Touched 96. I am beyond blessed! Thank you lord!
Lincoln Berding (‘26, IA) working 82-84 mph on the FB from a 3/4 slot with some life to it. Flipping a SL in the upper-70s w/ good shape & tilt to it. Located well and throwing strikes early on. Inducing contact on the ground. @PGIASelect@PG_Uncommitted#MWLaborDay
Lincoln Berding (‘26, IA) working into the mid-80s on the FB. Occ Ct to it. Flashing a mid-70s SL w/ some tilt & good depth to it. Mixing well & inducing weak contact. @PGIASelect@PG_Uncommitted#BattleForTheMW
IHSBCA 4A West All-District Riverhawks:
1st Team:
Pitcher: Lincoln Berding
OF: Kinnick Brown
Utility: Gabe Ries
2nd Team:
Pitcher: Owen Rickers
OF: Eli Schultz
Congrats! We are proud of all of you!