DBU REPORT 20 PATRIOTATHLETICS In their inaugural season in Conference USA, the DBU Baseball team has been one of the hottest teams in college baseball during the 2023 season. Looking to reach the NCAA postseason for the ninth consecutive year, the Patriots recently set a new school record with a 14-game win streak that began on April 1 with a win over Louisiana Tech in Ruston, Louisiana, and extended through April 22 with a three-game sweep of Louisiana Tech at Horner Ballpark. The 14-game win streak surpassed the previous record of 12 consecutive wins, which was held by both the 2004 and 2015 teams. The 2023 season has seen four Patriots garner National Player of the Week honors. Braxton Bragg was the first player from DBU to pick up national honors when the Nebraska transfer struck out 12 batters on Opening Day against Fordham. Ryan Johnson was tabbed the National Pitcher of the Week after he matched Bragg’s 12-strikeout performance on March 24 at Charlotte. On April 3, Ethan Mann, a transfer from New Mexico State, hit .467 with four home runs and 12 RBI on the week to help lift the Patriots to a victory over No. 13 Oklahoma State and a series win over Louisiana Tech to garner national recognition. One week later, Miguel Santos picked up National Player of the Week honors after hitting .529 with three home runs, seven RBI, and a team-high 1.235 slugging percentage over four games. PATRIOT BASEBALL IN FULL SWING
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