Spring 2026 · GameChanger recap
NOBEL BASEBALL FALLS TO JUSTICE IN GAME 1, 8-2
Justice University defeated Nobel 8-2 on Saturday at Nozomi Park thanks in part to six runs in the first inning.
Justice University got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after an error scored one run, Curio singled, scoring one run, an error scored two runs, and Avenente singled, scoring two runs.
Vinny Bobadilla started for Nobel. The right-handed pitcher surrendered seven hits and eight runs (two earned) over four innings, striking out one and walking four. Hancock started the game for Justice University. The right-handed pitcher surrendered four hits and two runs (zero earned) over seven innings, striking out three and walking none.
Rafael Gomez and Tyler Gingras each drove in one run for Nobel, while Gingras went 2-for-3 to lead the team in hits.
English led Justice University with two runs batted in. Avenente and Robbeloth each collected two hits for Justice University. Avenente stole two bases. Justice University finished with six stolen bases. Justice University turned one double play in the game.