by Ryan Manno
Division-I:
St. John’s 11, UT Arlington 7
St. John’s showed resilience and firepower, erasing an early five-run deficit to secure its third straight series victory in dramatic fashion.
After falling behind 5-0 through two innings, the Red Storm responded with relentless offense, totaling 17 hits for the second straight game. Jayder Raifstanger led the charge with a career best 4-for-5 performance and two RBIs, setting the tone at the top of the lineup. Jack Tate and Rob Mansour added three hits apiece, while Shaun McMillan delivered a key two RBI moment in the third when a misplayed fly ball helped swing momentum.
St. John’s methodically chipped away before breaking through with six unanswered runs across the fifth and sixth innings. The bullpen proved just as critical as the bats, as Jack Nestler and Dylan Johnson escaped bases loaded jams to keep the deficit manageable. Evan Hoeckele closed it out with two scoreless innings, sealing an impressive comeback win that highlighted the team’s depth and toughness.
Monmouth 8, Stony Brook 5
For five innings, Stony Brook looked poised to secure a much-needed conference win, but one explosive inning changed everything.
The Seawolves built momentum behind solid at-bats from Jack Scheri and Chanz Doughty, who each went 2-for-4 with two RBIs, while Nick Zampieron added two hits to keep pressure on Monmouth’s pitching. Starter Hunter Colagrande was sharp, limiting the Hawks to two runs over five innings while striking out five.
However, the sixth inning proved disastrous, as Monmouth capitalized on mistakes and timely hitting to plate eight runs in a sudden offensive outburst. Despite strong relief from Aidan Colagrande, who threw 2.1 hitless innings with four strikeouts, Stony Brook couldn’t recover from the damage.
Richmond 4, Fordham 3
Fordham was just six outs away from a key Atlantic-10 win before Richmond flipped the script late.
The Rams executed a disciplined offensive approach, manufacturing runs with precision. Ernie Little delivered a squeeze bunt to bring in a run, while Tommy Markey drove in two, including a clutch bunt single in the seventh to extend the lead to 3-1.
On the mound, Chase Hanawalt turned in one of his best outings of the season, working six innings while allowing just one run and keeping Richmond hitters off balance.
But in the eighth inning, the Spiders capitalized on a key opportunity, launching a two run home run to tie the game before adding a go ahead RBI single. Despite a late push, Fordham couldn’t answer.
Hofstra 16, Seton Hall 8
Hofstra’s offense erupted in the late innings, turning a competitive matchup into a runaway victory.
After both teams traded runs early and remained tied through the middle innings, the Pride seized control in emphatic fashion. Hofstra plated four runs in the sixth inning to grab momentum and then completely broke the game open with a seven run seventh inning fueled by aggressive baserunning and timely extra base hits.
The Pride lineup consistently applied pressure, taking advantage of defensive miscues and wearing down Seton Hall’s bullpen. What began as a back and forth contest quickly turned into a statement offensive performance as Hofstra pulled away convincingly.
Tyler Castrataro drove in 4 runs, while Tyler Cox and CJ Griggs each drove in 3 apiece.
LIU 15, CCSU 3 (8 innings)
LIU delivered one of the most dominant performances of the day, overwhelming CCSU early and never letting up.
The Sharks wasted no time building a lead, scoring in four of the first five innings and jumping out to a commanding 10-0 advantage. A pivotal fourth inning saw Mike Polubinski, Nick Matson, and Matt McGurk each drive in runs, while a defensive miscue added to the damage.
Elijah Fairchild extended the lead with a two run double in the fifth, and LIU continued to tack on runs late, including a four run eighth inning highlighted by Ryan Rivera’s two-run double.
On the mound, Justin DeCastro was in complete control, tossing a complete game and limiting CCSU’s offense to minimal production through the first six innings.
Division-II:
Molloy 4, Mercy 2 (Game 1)
Molloy 3, Mercy 1 (Game 2)
Molloy relied on elite pitching and clutch power hitting to secure a hard fought doubleheader sweep.
Game 1 was a pitcher’s duel early, with JC Kiss dominating on the mound. Kiss carried a no-hit bid into the fifth and finished with seven innings of two run ball while striking out a career-high seven. The breakthrough came in the sixth, when Charlie Imhof launched a two-run home run to give Molloy the lead. Steve Mulqueen followed with a solo homer in the seventh.
Game 2 featured another strong pitching performance, this time from Mike Knapp, who threw a complete game and allowed just one run. Offensively, Molloy capitalized on key moments, with Mike Sweeney continuing his standout day and contributing an RBI as the Lions completed the sweep through consistent and disciplined play. Sean Welsh added two hits and an RBI.
Adelphi 5, Assumption 1 (Game 1)
Assumption 14, Adelphi 3 (Game 2)
Adelphi experienced both dominance and adversity in a split doubleheader.
Game 1 was defined by a spectacular outing from John Carver, who struck out 15 batters over eight innings in one of the most dominant pitching performances of the season. He allowed just one run and controlled the game from start to finish. Offensively, Evan Carway (3-for-4) and Michael Robinson provided timely RBIs to back their ace.
Game 2 was a different story, as Assumption jumped out early and capitalized on defensive errors in a decisive fourth inning. A grand slam and multiple unearned runs broke the game open. Despite a three RBI double from Matt Ryan, Adelphi was unable to recover from the early deficit.
Division-III:
St. Joseph’s (L.I.) 9, St. Joseph’s Brooklyn 2 (Game 1)
St. Joseph’s (L.I.) 9, St. Joseph’s Brooklyn 8 (Game 2)
St. Joseph’s (L.I.) showcased its depth and resilience in a Skyline Conference sweep.
Game 1 was controlled from start to finish, thanks to Riley Morris, who delivered a complete game performance, allowing just two hits and zero earned runs. The Golden Eagles built an early lead with aggressive hitting and never allowed Brooklyn to gain momentum. Dom Crema scored three runs and had three hits, while Frankie Asaro drove in three runs. Andrew Amarando had two hits and two RBIs.
Game 2 tested their composure. After building a comfortable lead behind a balanced offensive effort, highlighted by three hit performances from Joe Hackal, Joe Thatcher, and Marco Gullo, St. Joseph’s faced a late surge as Brooklyn scored six runs in the eighth inning. Despite the pressure, the Golden Eagles held firm, closing out a narrow 9-8 win to complete the sweep. Mike Roy started and threw 4.1 innings for the win.
Old Westbury 3, Mount Saint Mary 1 (Game 1)
Mount Saint Mary 15, Old Westbury 2 (Game 2)
A split doubleheader featured two completely different game scripts.
Game 1 was a tightly contested pitching battle, with Old Westbury taking advantage of a key two-run home run to regain the lead after Kaleb Morgan tied the game with a solo shot. Mount Saint Mary threatened late but couldn’t capitalize on scoring opportunities.
Game 2 was an offensive explosion for the Knights. Nico Simou was flawless at the plate, going 4-for-4 with two doubles and three RBIs, while Gregory Harrison drove in a career high five runs. After building a steady lead, Mount Saint Mary put the game out of reach with a seven run seventh inning to earn a convincing win.
Maritime 16, Mount St. Vincent 8 (Game 1)
Maritime 13, Mount St. Vincent 2 (Game 2)
Maritime opened conference play in dominant fashion, sweeping a doubleheader with overwhelming offensive production.
Game 1 was highlighted by an eight run third inning that immediately shifted momentum. The Privateers recorded 17 hits, with Randy Ventura and Chris Picarella each collecting three. Dylan Payano added three RBIs, helping fuel the early surge.
Game 2 featured a power display, as Maritime launched multiple home runs. Guytano Kiesel had a breakout performance, hitting two home runs and driving in six RBIs. Payano, Ventura, and Joey Goodman also went deep, while the pitching staff kept Mount St. Vincent in check throughout.
Kean 5, USMMA 3 (Game 1)
Kean 13, USMMA 3 (Game 2)
USMMA faced a tough challenge against a nationally-ranked opponent and couldn’t overcome Kean’s timely hitting.
In Game 1, the Mariners showed fight, taking a brief lead behind Luke Kruer, who recorded two hits and two RBIs, and Braden Vazquez, who added an RBI double. However, Kean responded with late runs to reclaim control and secure the win.
Game 2 started with promise, as Kruer launched a two run shot in the first inning. But Kean answered immediately with a six run second inning and continued to add on. Despite multiple contributors collecting hits, USMMA couldn’t keep pace with the Cougars’ offense.