
Bay Path Records a 1-3 Record on Day 3 of Myrtle Beach Trip
Game 1 Recap: Bay Path University Wildcats Triumph Over Wilkes University in a Dominant Display
On March 6, 2025, the Bay Path University Wildcats battled to an 8-3 victory over Wilkes University by taking an early lead and maintaining their dominance throughout the match.
Bay Path University Wildcats set the tone early, scoring three runs in the first inning. Madison Sunderland and Sophie Verrengia were instrumental in this early lead, with Sunderland's single and Verrengia's subsequent hit driving in the initial runs. The Wildcats continued to build on their lead with consistent performances from their lineup, including key contributions from Madisyn Vera and Caroline Austin.
On the defensive side, Bay Path's pitchers, Alyssa Kreischer and Kaitlyn Kerstetter, delivered solid performances. Kreischer, who pitched the first five innings, allowed only three hits and no runs, securing her first win of the season. Kerstetter, who took over in the final two innings managed to close out the game, earning a save despite Wilkes University's late rally.
Wilkes University struggled to find their rhythm against Bay Path's strong pitching and defense. They managed to score three runs in the final inning, with M Butka's double being a highlight. However, it was not enough to overcome the deficit. The Wildcats demonstrated their offensive and defensive capabilities in this commanding win over Wilkes University. With strong performances from both their hitters and pitchers, the Wildcats set a high standard for the rest of the season. As they continue their campaign, they will look to build on this momentum and aim for further successes.
Game 2 Recap: Grove Gets the Win over Bay Path University in High-Scoring Game
Grove City delivered a commanding performance against the Bay Path University Wildcats, securing a decisive 17-6 victory in a game. The Wildcats started strong, taking an early lead in the first inning with three runs. Madisyn Vera was hit by a pitch, allowing Ansley Morrison to score, followed by Caroline Austin reaching on an error, bringing Madison Tessmer home. Grace Ramsey's groundout allowed Vera to score, giving Bay Path a 3-0 advantage.
However, Grove City responded in the second inning, scoring seven runs. Key contributions came from Rocco Zona, who tripled to bring in two runs, and Ethan Covert and Nathan Anthony, who each added RBI singles. The offensive onslaught continued in the third inning with another seven runs, highlighted by Kyle Campbell's home run, which brought in two more runs.
Grove City added three more runs in the fifth inning, with Montone, Campbell, and McBride each contributing RBIs. Bay Path managed to score three runs in the bottom of the fifth, with Austin doubling to bring in a run and later scoring on a wild pitch, but it was not enough to close the gap.
Game 3 Recap: Baruch College Dominates Bay Path University in a 11-3 Win
Baruch College set the tone early, scoring three runs in the first inning. M. Barriga's double brought in J. Wychunas and L. Jimenez, followed by J. Cuttone's single that allowed Barriga to score. Bay Path University responded in the third inning with two runs, thanks to M. Vera's single that scored A. Morrison and a wild pitch that allowed M. Tessmer to cross home plate.
Baruch College continued to extend their lead in the fourth inning with R. Johnson grounding out to bring B. Campanelli home, and A. Lavery's single scoring Cuttone. The fifth inning saw further dominance from Baruch, with Campanelli and M. Arias contributing to the scoreboard. Arias's double brought in two more runs, solidifying Baruch's lead.
Bay Path managed to score one more run in the sixth inning with Morrison's single, but it was not enough to close the gap. Baruch sealed their victory in the seventh inning with Campanelli's single and Arias's spectacular inside-the-park home run, bringing the final score to 11-3.