Patriots Edge Out Lancaster Bible College in Thrilling Home Victory

On April 3, 2025, the University of Valley Forge baseball team secured a hard-fought 11-10 win against Lancaster Bible College at home.

Game Highlights:

• Early Deficit: Lancaster Bible took an early 4-0 lead in the second inning, capitalizing on a combination of hits and defensive miscues.​

• Patriots' Response: Valley Forge answered in the third inning with a five-run surge. Key contributions included an RBI double by C. Terc and a series of plays that exploited fielding errors by Lancaster Bible, allowing the Patriots to take a 5-4 lead.​

• Fifth Inning Rally: The Patriots extended their lead by adding three more runs, highlighted by another RBI double from Terc, bringing the score to 8-4.​

• Late Game Tension: Lancaster Bible responded with four runs in the seventh inning, tying the game at 8-8.​

• Decisive Plays: Valley Forge managed to score in each of the final three innings, with the game-winning run coming in the bottom of the ninth, securing the 11-10 victory.​

Offensive Standouts:

• C. Terc: 2-for-5 with two doubles and two RBIs, playing a pivotal role in the Patriots' offensive efforts.​

• J. Nieberlei: Contributed with two hits and two runs scored, consistently getting on base and creating scoring opportunities.​

Pitching Performance:

• Noah Lara: Earned the win in relief, pitching effectively in the final innings to keep Lancaster Bible at bay and improve his record to 1-0.​

This victory marks a positive start to the Patriots' season, showcasing their resilience and ability to perform under pressure.