Game Story

Nelson University scored seven runs in the ninth inning, which helped them defeat Nobel 13-5 on Friday at Brookhurst Park.

Nelson University took the lead in the top of the first inning after Jimmy Holloway hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run, and Matthew Schulz tripled, scoring two runs.

An error extended the Nelson University lead to 4-0 in the top of the second inning.

Nelson University scored seven runs on five hits in the top of the ninth inning. Holloway singled, scoring one run, Shae Doree singled, scoring one run, Brandon Ramirez drew a walk, scoring one run, and Ethan Gustafson hit a grand slam to left field.

Eli Arsenault earned the win for Nelson University. The starter surrendered four hits and one run over six and two-thirds innings, striking out six and walking five. Paxton Moore pitched four and two-thirds innings in relief for Nobel. He gave up nine hits and seven runs while striking out one and walking two. Bryant Poland took the loss for Nobel. He went four and one-third innings, giving up six runs (five earned) on six hits, striking out two and walking five.

Nick Toney and Vinny Bobadilla each collected two hits for Nobel. Bobadilla went 2-for-5 and drove in two runs.

Nelson University collected 15 hits in the game. Gustafson led Nelson University with four RBIs and went 1-for-5. Doree led Nelson University with four hits in five at-bats. Schulz, Gerardo Paco, Holloway, and Josue Franco Jr. each collected multiple hits for Nelson University. Ramirez paced Nelson University with three walks. The team drew seven walks. Holloway stole two bases. Nelson University stole four bases in the game. Nelson University did not commit an error. Holloway had the most chances in the field with eight.