Patriots Edge St. Joseph's (Brooklyn) in High-Scoring Thriller
On March 12, 2025, the University of Valley Forge baseball team hosted St. Joseph's University Brooklyn at Sanatoga Park, securing a narrow 11-10 victory in a game marked by offensive surges from both teams. 
Game Highlights:
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First Inning: St. Joseph's initiated the scoring with an RBI single from V. Camerada, bringing C. Stegmulle home. Valley Forge responded as A. Zapata's single drove in Z. Haines, followed by B. Tunnell scoring on a catching error, giving the Patriots a 2-1 lead.
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Second Inning: The Patriots extended their lead to 6-1. C. Terc was hit by a pitch with bases loaded, allowing J. Nieberlei to score. Subsequently, B. Tunnell delivered a three-RBI single, clearing the bases before being tagged out attempting to advance to second.
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Third Inning: St. Joseph's rallied with six runs, highlighted by consecutive RBI doubles from M. Arcati, V. Camerada, and A. Ardito, reclaiming the lead at 7-6.
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Fourth Inning: Valley Forge tied the game 7-7 when C. Terc's single brought Z. Haines across the plate.
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Fifth Inning: St. Joseph's added three runs, including a two-RBI double by C. Stegmulle, to lead 10-7. The Patriots answered with four runs in the bottom half. A passed ball allowed A. Lehman to score, and a pivotal three-RBI triple by B. Tunnell put Valley Forge ahead 11-10.
The Patriots' bullpen held firm in the final inning, securing the win and improving their season record to 1-1. 
This victory showcased Valley Forge's resilience and offensive depth, setting a positive tone for their upcoming games.
