Trojans Take Series Over Bobcats, 2-1

Game One:

A back-and-forth opening inning quickly turned into an offensive showcase as the Bobcats answered Fayetteville Technical Community College's early push with a massive second frame. After the teams traded runs in the first, an eight-run outburst in the bottom of the second shifted full momentum. Consistent pressure at the plate and aggressive baserunning kept the lineup rolling through the middle innings.

That surge created all the separation needed in a 13–4 victory. Additional runs in the fourth and sixth innings added insurance, while the pitching staff settled in after the third to hold Fayetteville scoreless over the final four frames.

Kai Patton delivered a perfect 4-for-4 performance with three RBI, while Sylvester Clarke collected three hits and drove in two. Roy Rodriguez added two hits and two RBI, and Yaniel Torres Rodriguez chipped in a pair of hits and an RBI. Nelson Zapata scored twice and drove in a run as part of the 15-hit effort. On the mound, the Bobcats worked through early traffic before tightening up defensively, turning a double play and limiting damage late to secure the home win.

Game Two:

An early spark gave the Bobcats momentum in the first inning as they plated a run to take the lead against Fayetteville Technical Community College after Fayetteville responded with two runs in the third, Bryant & Stratton evened the score briefly in the fourth. However, defensive miscues and timely hitting by the visitors allowed the game to shift over the middle innings.

Fayetteville steadily built its advantage from the fourth through the seventh and went on to hand the Bobcats a 9–3 setback. Despite a late run in the ninth and flashes of solid pitching in relief, Bryant & Stratton was unable to overcome the deficit.

Ben Malone led the offense with two hits, including a double and an RBI, while Sylvester Clarke added a solo home run. Benjamin Meeks also doubled as part of the six-hit effort. On the mound, Jack Texter struck out six over four innings, with Jacob Hitchcock providing 2.2 scoreless innings of relief and four strikeouts. Defensively, the Bobcats turned one double play but were hurt by seven errors in the contest.

Game Three:

A strong start on the mound and timely hitting gave the Bobcats early control against Fayetteville Technical Community College after four scoreless innings from the pitching staff, Bryant & Stratton broke through with two runs in the second inning. The visitors chipped away with single runs in the fourth, fifth, and seventh, but the Bobcats responded with a four-run surge in the bottom of the seventh to reclaim momentum and take the lead heading into the final two frames.

Fayetteville answered with a five-run ninth inning to pull ahead and held on to secure an 8–6 decision. Despite outhitting their opponent through much of the contest and drawing eight walks, the late rally proved to be the difference.

Nelson Zapata and Ben Malone each collected two hits and drove in a run, while Ellis Windheim added two hits and an RBI. Brandon Ostalaza doubled and finished with an RBI, and Angel Ariona reached base three times with two walks and a hit. On the mound, Clayton Cooksey struck out nine over four innings, and Angelo Allievi added three solid innings of relief. The Bobcats turned a double play defensively but were unable to close out the final inning.