Spring 2026 · GameChanger recap
NOBEL BASEBALL FALLS TO LA SIERRA, 17-4
Nobel fell 17-4 to La Sierra University on Sunday at La Sierra University.
La Sierra University opened the scoring in the first after Gibbs singled, scoring one run.
Jack Thompson singled to left field, which helped Nobel tie the game at one in the top of the second.
La Sierra University took the lead, 5-1, in the bottom of the second when Copeland singled, scoring two runs, Pontes grounded out, scoring one run, and Mainer singled, scoring one run.
La Sierra University scored eight runs on three hits in the bottom of the sixth inning. An error scored one run, Gibbs was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, Tsukayama was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, Mainer singled, scoring three runs, Mainer scored after tagging up, and Leon singled, scoring one run.
Minisee earned the win for La Sierra University. The starter gave up six hits and four runs (three earned) over five innings, striking out five and walking one. Jordan De La Torre took the loss for Nobel. The starting pitcher went five innings, surrendering nine runs (six earned) on 10 hits, striking out five and walking three.
Thompson, Aiden Gfoerer, and Tyler Gingras each drove in one run for Nobel. Leonardo Luna led Nobel with two hits in three at-bats.
Mainer led La Sierra University with four RBIs and went 3-for-5. Criste, Copeland, and Leon each collected multiple hits for La Sierra University. Criste and Gibbs each stole multiple bases for La Sierra University. La Sierra University stole eight bases in the game. La Sierra University turned one double play in the game.