BELOIT, WI – The Beloit College baseball team hosted the Carroll University Pioneers at ABC Supply Stadium in downtown Beloit this afternoon. Game one was a nail-biter that stretched into extra innings. The Buccaneers (10-4, 0-0 MWC) emerged victorious with a 4-3 win over the Pioneers (9-7, 0-0 CCIW).
Game 1:
The Buccaneers carried a 3-0 lead heading into the top of the ninth, but the Pioneers weren't finished. They plated three runs to tie the game and force the bottom half of the ninth.
The pivotal moment came in the bottom of the 10th inning. After a lead-off out,Connor Vogel (Palmdale, Calif.) walked, advanced to second on a wild pitch, and then to third due to a passed ball, putting him in scoring position. Nolan Tomsyck (Muskego, Wis) then walked, Jacopo "JT" Tamburini (Bologna, Italy) came in to pinch hit and drew the third straight walk. After a series of base running maneuvers, Miles Souza (Carpinteria, Calif.) secured the game-winning RBI, walking to drive in Vogel, securing a thrilling 4-3 victory.
Leading the charge for Beloit College was Vogel, whose clutch hitting accounted for 2 RBIs and set the stage for the dramatic finish. Souza also recorded an RBI.
On the pitching side, Harvey Pena (Riverside, Calif.) earned the win (2-0), delivering two crucial innings with four strikeouts and two earned runs.
Game 2:
The Buccaneers displayed their offensive depth with 16 hits, compared to Carroll's 14. Key contributions from several Bucs fueled the victory. Vogel, playing first base, had a standout performance with two hits, an RBI, and scoring two runs. Aiden Wood (Chandler, Ariz.), the designated hitter, contributed three hits and two runs. Miles Souza (Carpinteria, Calif.) at third base drove in two runs with a single and scored once himself.
The highlight of the game for Beloit came in the seventh and eighth innings, where the Buccaneers exploded for a total of nine runs. A key moment was Tamburini's solo home run in the second inning, setting the tone for Beloit's offensive dominance. Tamburini also added an RBI single later in the game, showcasing his versatility. Jordan Rosenberg (Leawood, KS) also made significant contributions, driving in a run with a single in the seventh and scoring twice throughout the game. Not to be overlooked, RJ Pouzar (Hartford, Wis.) contributed a clutch RBI single in the eighth.
Beloit demonstrated aggressiveness on the base paths, with Seth Brankey (Salem, Wis.) stealing three bases andJack Alport (Arlington Heights, Ill.) adding another. Brankey also contributed with an RBI single. The Buccaneers capitalized on Carroll's defensive miscues, converting errors into valuable runs.
Freshman Maddon McArthur (Redondo Beach, Calif.) picked up his third win of the season on the mound.
The Buccaneers are set to play again tomorrow at ABC Supply Stadium, hosting the Raiders of MSOE. Start time has been pushed to 6 pm due to rain.
