A proven winner with Carthage in his blood, Augie Schmidt IV began his 23rd season as head baseball coach in 2010 one win short of 700 for his career. On Saturday, the Red Men got Coach Schmidt (701-275-5) to the 700 win mark with a 10-6 win over Ohio Wesleyan.

In the game, starting pitcher Scott Danly picked up the win, with relief help from Nic Jensen. Offensively Will Hodges went two-for-four with a solo home run, Matt Soderlund went three-for-five with three RBI, Joey Aiello two-for-four, and Tyler Eickmeyer went two-for-five.

In 22 seasons, Schmidt has transformed the Red Men from CCIW basement-dwellers to national contenders. Under his tenure, Carthage has claimed eight outright CCIW divisional titles, one divisional-title tie, nine conference crowns, 16 NCAA regional berths, including nine-straight from 1992-2000, six regional titles, third-place finishes in both the 1993 and 1994 NCAA Division III Baseball Championships and fourth place in both 1995 and 1997.