April 7, 2026 – Emporia State baseball struggled at the plate with just five hits as they fell 3-0 on the road against Fort Hays State on Tuesday afternoon.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Hornets picked up the first hit of the day with one out in the top of the first, but a double play turned back Emporia State with no runs. In the bottom half, a Hornet error on the first batter proved costly as Fort Hays State converted the opportunity into an unearned run to take a 1-0 lead.
 
Emporia State had a similar chance in the top of the third, but a second play ended Emporia State's chances in the frame. Hornet starter Jake Khasaempanth capped a strong afternoon by holding the score at 1-0 through his 3.0 innings of work.
 
Fort Hays State would double their advantage in the fourth inning, as a two-out hit batter came in to score on a double as the Tigers led the Hornets 2-0.
 
The score remained 2-0 through the sixth, which saw the Hornets leave one runner in scoring position in the fifth and two more in the sixth.
 
In the seventh, Fort Hays State added insurance with a two-out double to take a 3-0 advantage over the Hornets.
 
Emporia State again found themselves with two runners in scoring position with two outs, but for the second time in the game, the frame ended with a line drive out on the infield.
 
The Hornets would put one runner on with two outs in the ninth, but were unable to mount a rally, as they fell 3-0 against the Tigers on Tuesday.
 
A LOOK AT THE STATS
Evan Abbott had the lone multi-hit game for the Hornets and was one of three to reach base multiple times. Emporia State left ten on base in the game.
 
On the mound, Jake Khasaempanth pitched 3.0 innings for the longest start of his career while striking out two and allowing one unearned run.
 
UP NEXT
The Hornets host Missouri Southern at Trusler Sports Complex for a three-game series. First pitch in game one between the Hornets and Lions is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10.