Patriots Triumph Over Hilbert College in Myrtle Beach
On March 7, 2025, the University of Valley Forge baseball team secured a 10-5 victory against Hilbert College during their matchup at Ebbets Field in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Game Highlights:
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First Inning: Hilbert initiated the scoring with a groundout RBI by K. Borrello, bringing J. Haynes home. Valley Forge promptly responded as Z. Haines scored on a groundout by C. Terc, leveling the score at 1-1.​
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Second Inning: Hilbert added two runs, with L. Hoyt's RBI single and a sacrifice fly from Borrello, pushing the lead to 3-1.
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Fourth Inning: The Patriots tied the game at 3-3. A double play allowed B. Tunnell to score, followed by an RBI single from J. Nieberlei, bringing A. Gonzales home.​
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Fifth Inning: Valley Forge capitalized on a wild pitch, allowing both Tunnell and C. Terc to score, taking a 5-3 lead.​
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Sixth Inning: Hilbert equalized at 5-5, benefiting from a bases-loaded walk and a sacrifice fly. However, the Patriots' offense erupted in the bottom half:​
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Z. Haines scored on an RBI single by Terc.​
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Tunnell delivered a two-RBI triple, extending the lead to 8-5.​
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A. Zapata's two-RBI single cemented the score at 10-5.​
Pitcher C.J. Fernandez earned the win for Valley Forge, bringing their season record to 3-7.
This victory underscores the Patriots' resilience and offensive depth as they continue their season.