LEWISTON, Idaho- The final out wasn’t recorded until 2:07 a.m., 4 hours and 17 minutes after the first pitch. By then, Tennessee Wesleyan and William Carey (Miss.) had combined for 30 runs, 34 hits, a record-tying 16 batters in one inning, and the longest nine-inning game in NAIA World Series history. When the dust finally settled,…

Two more NAIA baseball games were played today in Lewiston, despite an intermission for thunderstorms in the area. Tennessee Wesleyan trumped Southeastern in game one, while Taylor defeated William Carey in the Thursday night game to create a three-way tie in the bracket. Per the tournament guidelines, “If after Game 17 three teams remain, the…

Harris Field welcomed a full day of baseball on Wednesday at the Avista NAIA World Series after weather altered Tuesday’s slate. A suspended game was completed in the morning, and another postponed matchup was played later in the day alongside the regularly scheduled contests.   Thursday’s slate has been adjusted due to forecasted inclement weather.…

NAIA Baseball action continued at Harris Field on Monday, with three more contests that included a walk-off win, and Lewis-Clark State was eliminated. IU Southeast and William Carey continued their unbeaten streak and will remain in the winners’ bracket.   Results Taylor defeated Lewis-Clark State, 8-5. (LC State eliminated). William Carey defeated MACU, 6-5. IU…

The second day of the Avista NAIA World Series at Harris Field has concluded, spanning from the first pitch at 11 a.m. to the final out just after 9 p.m.   Scores No. 5 Southeastern (Fla.) defeated No. 6 Johnson (Tenn.), 14-13 No. 1 Taylor (Ind.) defeated No. 4 Doane (Neb.), 10-8 No. 3 Lewis-Clark…