HANOVER, Ind. – The Fightin' Engineers recorded two of their most dominant victories in program history as they mercy ruled the Hanover Panthers 16-0 in game one and 23-2 in game two. Prior to the 2026 season, Rose-Hulman scored 23 or more runs three times in school history. That total has increased to five, as the Fightin' Engineers have now scored 23 runs in a game twice on the year.
Game One
The Fightin' Engineers achieved their third shutout over the past five games, winning by a score of 16-0. Rose-Hulman recorded 21 hits as a team, which ranks as the second highest in a game this season.
Camden Judson had a career-defining performance on the mound, as he allowed just five hits, while giving up zero runs and zero walks. He accumulated a career-high ten strikeouts in six innings, surpassing his previous high of seven from last season.
Issei Takahashi led the team with four hits on six at bats, while scoring two runs with two RBIs.
Jackson Harms and
Noah Rasmussen were Rose-Hulman's most efficient batters, as both players hit 3-4 while Harms added a double. Just like Takahashi, N. Rasmussen would also score two runs, while hitting two RBIs.
Leadoff hitter
Jackson Summers drew three walks, and he would add two stolen bases. He scored a game-high three runs while tying for a team-best of three RBIs.
TJ Pipkins would also record three RBIs, as he hit a triple to right-center field atop the first inning. He scored two runs in the game and he is now tied with Summers and
Michael Hines for most triples on the season with two.
Game Two
The Fightin' Engineers did not miss a step in game two, as they soared to a 23-2 victory. Rose-Hulman would score ten runs at the top of the fourth inning, surpassing their previous season-best of nine runs in an inning against Berea.
Gavin Drooger hauled in the win on the mound, improving to a perfect 5-0 on the season. He allowed just three hits and no walks, while striking out four batters in five innings.
Austin Leonard would pitch just one inning, where he added three strikeouts of his own.
Summers' success continued in game two as he set a career-high with five RBIs. He recorded his first career grand slam atop the fifth inning, and he added his fifth RBI one inning later. Harms recorded his team-leading fifth home run of the season, with a solo shot in the fifth inning. He hit 3-4 with one double, while scoring three runs.
Sam Erickson garnered multiple career-highs as he scored a team-high of four runs while hitting four RBIs. He drew three walks in the game, while hitting 2-3.
Mason Rasmussen and N. Rasmussen each scored three runs, with M. Rasmussen hitting 2-2 with one double.
Connor O'Connell would add three hits on six at bats with three RBIs and one double.
Over their past eight games, the Fightin' Engineers have outscored their opponents 94-22, averaging 11.8 runs per game.
Rose-Hulman will continue their road trip tomorrow, as they face the DePauw Tigers on Tuesday, April 7, at 4:30 PM.