Box Score IRVINE, Calif. --- Biola takes game one of Friday's doubleheader from Concordia 8-1, behind an incredible start from Larson Kindreich. 


Head Coach Jeff Calhoon is one of many who were pleased so see Kindreich return to form. "It was great to see Larson back to his old self today," said Calhoon. "It's been there all along, he just had to keep working."

"This was a great team win. Guys were taking good at bats, the defense was great and the pitching lead us the whole way."

Larson Kindreich continued to raise his MLB Draft stock as the lefty struck out 15 over seven innings pitched. The draft prospect limited Concordia to only one run on three hits and one walk. 

Kindreich's 15 strikeouts match his collegiate best from Feb. 14, 2020 against UC Colorado Springs. 

Kindreich totaled 117 pitches, turning his second quality start of the season for the Eagles. Larson entered the day with 33 strikeouts over 28 innings pitched. With 15 strikeouts on Friday, Kindreich now averages 12.3 strikeouts per nine innings.

Tyler Mead took over right where Kindreich left off in the bottom of the eighth. Mead proceeded to retire the side in order on only seven pitches. 

Mead would stay on for the bottom of the ninth inning to close the game for BU. After allowing the lead off hitter to reach with a single, Mead struck out the side to seal the victory for the Eagles. 

The bats continued to get the job done as four Eagles recorded a multi-hit game. Johnny Sage, Jackson Collins and Ryan Gallegos were all 2-5 on the day while Sage and Gallegos each hit a homerun. The trio drove in six runs for BU

Brandon Cody was 3-5 on the day and drove in two runs for Biola.