Dolphins Edge Out Bobcats 2-1 in Conference Series

Dolphins Edge Out Bobcats 2-1 in Conference Series
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March 1, 2026

Game One:

A quiet start gave way to a momentum shift in the middle innings as the Bobcats broke through with a four-run fifth against Brunswick Community College. After falling behind early, timely extra-base hits sparked the offense and put Bryant & Stratton in position to take control heading into the later frames.

The game tightened late before the Bobcats walked it off in the ninth to secure a 6–5 victory. Trailing entering the final inning, Roy Rodriguez delivered the decisive blow with a two-run single to bring home the winning runs.

Rodriguez finished with four RBI, while Nelson Zapata added two hits and an RBI. Brandon Ostalaza and Angel Ariona each collected multiple hits as part of a 10-hit effort. On the mound, Clayton Cooksey struck out four over six innings, and Angelo Allievi earned the win with three innings of relief, allowing just one unearned run.

Game Two:

Opportunities were there throughout the game as the Bobcats collected nine hits, but timely execution proved difficult to come by against Brunswick Community College. Bryant & Stratton threatened in multiple innings but was unable to string together the key hits needed to shift momentum.

Brunswick capitalized on its chances and handed the Bobcats a 4–1 loss. A lone run in the sixth helped avoid the shutout, but the early deficit held firm through the final innings.

Roy Rodriguez and Nelson Zapata each recorded two hits, while Kai Patton added a pair of his own. Angel Ariona scored the team's only run. On the mound, Elias Hicks took the loss despite allowing just two earned runs over three innings, while Dylan Fegley provided two scoreless innings of relief.

Game Three:

A fast start gave the Bobcats early momentum as they plated four runs in the opening inning, highlighted by a bases-clearing double from Angel Ariona. The early surge set the tone and provided a cushion as Bryant & Stratton looked to control the game from the outset.

Brunswick answered in the middle innings and used a three-run seventh to pull ahead, eventually dealing the Bobcats a 6–5 defeat. Despite adding a run in the sixth, Bryant & Stratton was unable to respond late.

Ariona led the way with two hits and three RBI, while Benjamin Meeks added a pair of hits. Nelson Zapata and Ben Malone each contributed offensively as well. On the mound, Jack Texter struck out two over three innings, and Taylor Harris closed with 2.1 scoreless innings in relief.