Kansas City, Mo. - For the second time this season, Cole Gayman has been the recipient of the MIAA Pitcher of the Week Award. He was the first to receive the award in the 2024 season on February 5.   

In his sixth start of the year on Friday, Cole Gayman secured his fifth win of the season. He opened the series against the Emporia State Hornets, tossing 7.0 shutout innings in the 5-0 victory to help the Lions sweep their second straight series. In the combined shutout, Gayman gave up just 2 hits (both singles) and 3 walks, holding opposing batters to a .083 batting average. 

On the season, Gayman has a W-L record of 5-0 with an ERA of 1.59 over 34.0 innings pitched. He has given up just 6 earned runs on 17 hits, striking out 35 batters in the process. Opponents are hitting .144 against Gayman this season. 

The team is on the road today, playing against the Rogers State Hillcats. They'll remain on the road this weekend as well, playing just up the road at Pittsburg State.