GAME 1: Late Rally Nearly Lifts Buccaneers in Game 1
Memphis, TN- Christian Brothers delivered a strong all-around performance in Game 1, nearly completing a comeback after trailing early and bringing the tying run to the plate in the final inning. The Buccaneers tallied eight hits and scored in three different innings, showing patience and execution against Quincy's pitching

The defining moment came late, as CBU erupted for three runs in the seventh inning. Isaac Lemanski ignited the rally with an RBI single, followed by run-scoring hits from Mikey Rodriguez and Ivan Zambrano, trimming the deficit to just two runs. In the ninth inning, Cayden Freels delivered another surge of momentum with a solo home run, pulling Christian Brothers within one and keeping the pressure on until the final out.


GAME 2: In the second game of the Opening Day doubleheader

Christian Brothers University Baseball produced consistent offense and competed until the final out despite facing an early deficit. The Buccaneers collected 11 hits and scored runs in four different innings, demonstrating their ability to generate offense against a deep Quincy pitching staff.
Cayden Freels led the CBU lineup with a home run and two RBIs, providing a spark in the middle of the order. Shahkai Matthews and Jackson Licata each recorded two hits, while Nick Petruzzello reached base twice and scored a run. Christian Brothers answered Quincy's scoring with timely hits in the second, third, and fourth innings, then mounted a late push with a two-run rally in the seventh, highlighted by a clutch two-RBI single from Jordan Rodriguez.
On the mound, Kayne Braxton struck out five batters while working through traffic, and the bullpen added valuable innings down the stretch. The Buccaneers will look to bounce back tomorrow with a doubleheader beginning at 11:00 a.m., followed by a second game at 1:00 p.m.