Baseball won two out of three Region games over Hesston College on April 17-18 to improve their record to 28-8 and 12-2 in Region play.  NCMC has clinched the regular season region title and will be the #1 seed in the coming region tournament.  That event will be held at Burleigh Grimes Field from May 8-11.

Game 1: NCMC pulled off a thrilling late-game comeback to edge out Hesston College 8–7, thanks to a balanced offensive effort and clutch performances on the mound. Julio Guerrero powered the offense with a home run and two RBIs, while Wilmer Jimenez played a key dual role, going 2-for-4 at the plate with an RBI double and earning the win on the mound despite giving up two runs in the final frame. Eduardo Chourio added a triple and two RBIs to fuel the rally, and Javier Suarez chipped in with two hits and an RBI. Starter Luis Leon struck out nine over six innings, and Johanno Perdomo provided a strong two-inning bridge with two strikeouts and only one earned run allowed. With this gritty performance, North Central showcased resilience and depth in both their lineup and bullpen.

Game 2: Despite a strong offensive showing, the Pirates fell just short in a 13-11 battle against Hesston. Javier Suarez led the way with a 3-for-5 performance, scoring three times and driving in one, while Julio Guerrero launched a home run and tallied three RBIs. Alejandro Paz also chipped in with three hits and two RBIs, and Wilmer Jimenez added a double and drove in two. On the mound, Max Wagers struck out nine over 4.2 innings but allowed nine earned runs. Despite their late push, the Pirates couldn't overcome Hesston's firepower, falling in a high-scoring battle.

Game 3: NCMC erupted offensively in a wild 15-14 slugfest against the visiting Larks, powered by standout performances up and down the lineup. Javier Suarez led the charge with a monster 5-hit game, including two home runs and five RBIs, while Eduardo Chourio added a triple and a homer of his own, driving in three. Julio Guerrero chipped in with a home run and two stolen bases, and Strader Richardson delivered two hits and two RBIs to keep the pressure on Hesston's struggling pitching staff. Despite a rough start on the mound, relievers Dylan McIntyre and Johanno Perdomo held strong, with McIntyre striking out seven over six innings to earn the win and Perdomo locking down the save. The victory showcased NCMC's resilience and firepower, overcoming an early seven-run deficit to secure the thrilling comeback win.

Updated Region Standings:

North Central Missouri College 12-2

Hesston College 6-8

East Central College 6-8

Moberly Area CC 4-10