BILLY ALLGOOD FIELD | PINEVILLE, LA. - The University of Mobile Baseball team got their 2026 season started on the road in Pineville, Louisiana as they took on the Wildcats of Louisiana Christian University. The Rams were originally scheduled to face the Lions of Freed-Hardeman in Henderson, Tennessee, but due to inclement weather in the area, the series was canceled, leading to the addition of Louisiana Christian to the schedule. While the Rams kicked off their season with this series, the Wildcats entered the series with a 2-0 record after defeating the #19 ranked Mid-America Christian in a doubleheader on January 22nd. When all was said and done, the Rams would close out their time in Pineville with a 1-3 record, with their lone victory coming in the series finale as they defeated the Wildcats 3-0 to prevent a sweep by the host team.
Game One - Mobile 4, Lousiana Christian 9
With a new season brought a new squad as Mobile's lineup in game one featured eight new faces, while Adrian Salas and Dylan Moran were the only returners. Brody Swindle got the nod as the starting pitcher but was unable to make it out of the first inning as he was quickly replaced by Adrian Roman with 5 runs coming across the plate for the hosts in the first inning. Adrian Salas would push across Mobile's first run of the season as a single through the right side would be enough to see Reed Wilson come home for the Rams. Mobile would score a single run in each of the fifth, sixth, and seventh innings but it would not be enough to stop Mobile from falling 4-9 to the Wildcats in the season opener.
Reed Wilson gave Mobile their first home run of the season with his solo shot over the left center wall in the 6th inning capping off a 2 run, 2 hit, 1 RBI outing for the Junior transfer out of Grove Hill, Alabama.
Game Two - Mobile 1, Louisiana Christian 2
Game two of the series would be much closer as the Rams fought hard for a win, but were eventually walked off by the Wildcats in the 9th inning. Logan Brewer got the start on the mound, making it through four complete innings of work before giving up a solo home run over the right center wall which saw his day end, being replaced by Christian Sanchez. Trevor Murphy would tie things up late in the day with a double to center field giving Eli Smith enough time to make it home from first base. in the ninth inning, the Rams saw two batters get hit by pitches before a single to left field would bring home the winning run for the Wildcats, sending the Rams back to their hotel empty-handed on day one of the series.
Center Fielder Eli Smith was the best hitter in the game for Mobile, with 2 hits in 4 at-bats while also being walked once. Third baseman Trevor Murphy also had a solid evening with 1 hit, 1 RBI, and 2 walks.
Game Three - Mobile 3, Louisiana Christian 11
Mobile would get a hot start in game three with all three of their runs coming in the first inning. Trevor Murphy doubled to right field which scored Eli Smith, while Reed Wilson would power the ball over the left field wall to clear the bases and give the Rams a 3-0 lead early on. From that point on, things would go the way of Louisiana Christian as they scored all 11 of their runs in the first five innings with no answer to be had from Mobile. The loss was the largest of the series for the Rams and the will hope to avoid a similar outcome throughout the rest of the season, with a lot of games to be played between now and the end of April.
Reed Wilson once again proved himself to be one of Mobile's standout hitters early in the season as he had 2 hits, 2 RBIs, and a single run during 2 at-bat appearances.
Game Three - Mobile 3, Louisiana Christian 0
The Rams would finally get their first taste of victory in the closing game of the series as they managed a 3-0 win to bring back home. Returning pitcher Andin Bolen picked up his first win of the year as he struck out 4 batters across four innings allowing just 3 hits in total. Eli Smith pitched the final three innings to earn the save on the mound, striking out 2 batters and allowing just 1 hit. Colton Wood opened the scoring for Mobile in the first inning with a single to right field which saw Wil King make it home from third base. The score would hold steady all the way through to the seventh inning when left fielder Damian Ortiz hit a single down the third base line, scoring Jake Hammonds, while Grant Driver would score after throwing error by the Wildcats catcher allowed him to get to the plate.
Catcher Steele Sims saw the ball well throughout the game, managing three hits in the contest, two of which were doubles.
Up Next for the Rams
The Rams will play in front of their home fans for the first time next Friday, February 6th as they face the Grizzlies of Georgia Gwinnett at Mike Jacobs Field. That series can be watched live, for free, on Urban Edge Network with first pitch scheduled for 1:00pm CT!
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The University of Mobile is a Christ-centered university pursuing excellence "For Christ & His Kingdom." With a vision to "Multiply Kingdom Leaders for the Glory of God and the Good of the World," the university honors God by equipping students for their future professions in an environment where they are known. The university was founded in 1961 and is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention. Located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama, on a campus of over 880 acres, UM offers associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. Learn more at umobile.edu/um-info and connect with UM on social media @univofmobile, or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.
