Bobcats Battle Hard in Back-to-Back Matchups with Salem

Game One:

Bryant & Stratton College jumped out to an early lead against Salem Community College plating a run in the first inning to take control. After Salem responded with three runs in the second, the Bobcats battled back and kept the pressure on offensively. Bryant & Stratton added two runs in the fourth and two more in the sixth, staying within striking distance throughout the contest.

Salem created separation in the middle innings, scoring three runs in the fourth and adding insurance runs in the sixth and seventh. Despite a late push that included a run in the bottom of the seventh, the Bobcats were unable to overcome the deficit as Salem secured the 10–6 final.

Ben Malone powered the Bryant & Stratton offense, going 3-for-4 with a double, a home run, and three RBIs. Yaniel Torres Rodriguez added two hits and two stolen bases, while Roy Rodriguez also collected a pair of hits. The Bobcats drew eight walks and totaled nine hits in the game. On the mound, Elias Hicks struck out seven over four innings, with Dylan Fegley and Angel Eysseric combining for three innings of relief. Bryant & Stratton played clean defense without committing an error.

Game Two:

Bryant & Stratton College found early momentum against Salem Community College on February 16, scoring twice in the bottom of the second inning to take a 2–0 lead. Kai Patton drove in a run, and Angel Ariona added an RBI as the Bobcats capitalized on their opportunities to jump in front. Salem answered with two runs in the third and added another in the fourth to shift the momentum.

The visitors created separation late, scoring three runs in the seventh inning to extend their advantage and close out the contest with a 6–2 final. Despite collecting seven hits and keeping the game within reach through the middle innings, the Bobcats were unable to generate the late push needed to rally.

Ben Malone led Bryant & Stratton with two hits, including a triple, while Yadier Molina added a double. Patton and Ariona each recorded an RBI, and Patton and Johan De Jesus contributed stolen bases. On the mound, Jason Miller allowed two runs over three innings, and Jacob Hitchcock provided a strong relief outing with five strikeouts over two innings. DJ Clifford worked the final two frames as Salem totaled 14 hits on the afternoon.