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Nobel University Knights

Spring 2026 · GameChanger recap

NOBEL BASEBALL DROPS OPENER AT LA SIERRA, 4-1

La Sierra University — GAME 1

Nobel outhit La Sierra University 5-4 but fell 4-1 on Friday. Vinny Bobadilla led Nobel with two hits.

Nobel scored first in the opening inning when an error brought home one run.

La Sierra University took the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Criste homered to right field, and Copeland doubled down the left field line, each scoring one run.

Jack Thompson started for Nobel. The starter gave up two hits and two runs over five innings, striking out none and walking three. Cole started for La Sierra University. He surrendered three hits and one run (zero earned) over six innings, striking out seven and walking three.

Tyler Gingras led the team with one run batted in.

Criste, Copeland, and Benjamin each drove in one run for La Sierra University.

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