UBC soars to sixth straight win with doubleheader sweep

March 28, 2025

UBC Communications

MILWAUKIE, Ore. – The UBC Thunderbirds won both halves of their Friday doubleheader, taking their first ever conference games against the Warner Pacific University Knights by scores of 12-0 and 8-4.

The Knights are a new addition to Cascade Collegiate Conference baseball this season.

Game one

Game one was the Thunderbirds all the way, as they scored in every inning but three over the course of their 12-0 victory.

Mitchell Middlemiss (Chilliwack, B.C.) had the strongest day among several T-Birds' standouts, slugging his fifth home run of the season as part of a three-hit, four-RBI effort. Five other 'Birds crushed doubles in the dominant offensive effort, including two from Kaden Zarowny (Strathmore, Alta.).

Will Anderson (Delta, B.C.) continued to cement his status as high-end ace by twirling six scoreless innings en route to taking his third win of the year.

UBC beat Warner Pacific University 8-4 in the second game of a doubleheader on Friday. Photo: UBC Communications

Game two

In game two, the T-Birds reversed their offensive pattern, with three multi-run innings carrying them to the 8-4 win.

Trent Lenihan (White Rock, B.C.) was outstanding for UBC, blasting two home runs to reach a team-leading total of 10 on the year. Hitting ahead of him, Aaron Marsh (Nanaimo, B.C.) posted a full stat line with three hits, two RBIs, two runs scored and a stolen base.

Ryan Beitel (Surrey, B.C.) delivered a quality start on the mound while earning his third win, giving up two runs and striking out eight batters over six innings.

The two teams tangle for another doubleheader at Milwaukie High School on Saturday. First pitch is set for 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (P.T.).

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