Birmingham Seaholm baseball hits turning point with new coach
Birmingham Seaholm's baseball team may have reached a turning point with first-year coach Mike Nahtygal, as they secured a series win over rival Birmingham Groves after a rocky start to the season. The team celebrated an 8-1 victory in the deciding game on April 30, highlighted by strong performances and a pivotal two-run home run by Ian Evert. Despite recent instability in coaching, the win signals potential growth and competitiveness for the Maples this spring.
- ▪Mike Nahtygal is in his first year as head coach of the Birmingham Seaholm baseball team.
- ▪The Maples defeated Birmingham Groves 8-1 in the third game of their series on April 30, 2026, after losing the first game 8-5.
- ▪Ian Evert hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the fourth inning during the decisive game.
- ▪Casey Goetz, a senior player, doused coach Nahtygal with water to celebrate the series win.
- ▪Seaholm previously won its first Division 1 district title in 35 years in 2024 under former coach John Toth Jr.
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