St. Bede’s baseball team won their season opener against Riverdale with a final score of 14-4. The game saw a dramatic sixth inning rally, with Nathan Husser’s two-run walk-off double securing the win. St. Bede’s senior Ryan Brady and head coach Bill Booker praised the team’s efforts, highlighting the need for executing plays and contributions from the entire lineup. Pillion, Slingsby, and Ankiewicz were among the hitting heroes for the Bruins, with Pillion contributing three hits and two RBIs. The team is looking forward to their upcoming games, with a focus on manufacturing runs through bunts, stealing bases, and other tactics. In a separate inning, St. Bede’s struck for four runs in the second inning to take a 4-3 lead, with Ryan Brady hitting a two-run double to center and Slingsby and Pillion adding RBI hits around a safety squeeze by Ankiewicz. Pillion also hit an RBI double in the fourth inning, contributing to a three-run rally that gave the team an 8-4 lead.
St. Bede’s Baseball Team Wins Opener against Riverdale
St. Bede’s baseball team kicked off their 2023 season with an impressive 14-4 win over Riverdale at the Academy on Monday. The game saw a dramatic sixth inning rally, capped off by Nathan Husser’s two-run walk-off double. The Bruins had their momentum built up for the game after their weekend trip to Jacksonville was canceled due to the cold weather.
St. Bede’s senior Ryan Brady spoke highly of the team’s start to the season, stating that they had finally gained some momentum leading into the long stretch of games they have ahead of them. Head coach Bill Booker echoed this sentiment, highlighting the need for executing the plays, while also praising the team’s efforts.
The sixth-inning rally began with Callan Hueneberg and Landon Jackson drawing free passes before two Bruins struck out. Ryan Slingsby drew another walk, and Alex Ankiewicz followed with a two-run double. Brendan Pillion then followed with another free pass, and Luke Tunnell closed out the inning with a two-run single to make it 12-4. Husser’s walk-off double ended the game early.
Booker was impressed with the Bruins’ batting, praising their approach in the batter’s box. He emphasized the need for contributions from the entire lineup, stating that the team doesn’t have one big bopper who can carry the team.
Ankiewicz was credited with the win in relief of Seth Ferrari, who entered in the top of the third with the bases loaded and one out, striking out the next two to get out of the jam.
Dawson Peterson got the Rams off to a 2-0 lead with a two-run shot in the top of the first. However, the Bruins came back strong, with Pillion having three hits and two RBIs, Slingsby and Ankiewicz having two hits and two RBIs each, Tunnell with one hit and two RBIs, and Ryan Brady with a two-run double while drawing two hit by pitches.
The Bruins are looking forward to their upcoming games and plan to focus on manufacturing runs through bunts, stealing bases, and other tactics. While there are some areas of improvement for the team, they are off to a great start for the 2023 season.
St. Bede’s Takes the Lead in Second Inning
St. Bede’s baseball team took a 4-3 lead in the home half of the second inning, with Ryan Brady hitting a two-run double to center and Slingsby and Pillion adding RBI hits around a safety squeeze by Ankiewicz.
Pillion continued to contribute in the fourth inning, hitting an RBI double that put the Bruins ahead for good at 5-4. He was also hit by pitch with the bases loaded, contributing to a three-run rally that gave the team an 8-4 lead.
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