Kats Split with Onondaga Behind Strong Game One Win

SUNY Erie Baseball earned a split on Sunday against Onondaga CC, taking the opener with a strong all-around performance before falling in the second game.

Erie set the tone early in game one, jumping out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning. Nolan Nobile and Zack Bedard each drove in runs, with Bedard delivering a two-run single. The Kats added another run in the second when Nobile singled to extend the lead to 4-0.

Tony Weber turned in a solid outing on the mound, earning the win after allowing just four hits and two runs (one earned) over five and two-thirds innings while striking out five. Rafael Smith shut the door in relief with one and one-third innings of scoreless work.

Bedard and Nobile led the offense with two RBIs apiece, while Ryan Boyle, Adam Scibetta, Bedard, Tyler Pagano, Zac Chrystian, and Nobile each recorded a hit. Boyle also added two stolen bases as Erie swiped three bags and turned a double play defensively.

In game two, Erie struck first once again, with Ryan Boyle doubling home a run in the opening inning. However, Onondaga responded in the second inning with a four-run frame, highlighted by an inside-the-park home run, and never looked back in an 11-2 decision.

Boyle and Jim Buettner each drove in a run for the Kats, while Boyle, Scibetta, Bedard, Pagano, and Buettner all collected hits. Nick Gold took the loss on the mound, while Onondaga's starter went the distance, limiting Erie to two runs on five hits.