The Benedictine Mesa Baseball team wrapped up their season with a hard-fought doubleheader split against The Master's University, taking a thrilling 4-3 win in game one before falling 7-2 in game two.
Game 1 Recap:
In the opener, the Redhawks showcased grit and resilience in a dramatic 4-3 comeback victory. The Master's struck first in the opening inning, plating a run on a double play. Benedictine responded in the second when Jacob Bauler grounded out to shortstop, bringing home Oliver Davies to even the score at 1-1.
The Master's regained a 3-1 lead by the third, but the Redhawks chipped away in the sixth with an RBI single from Davies that scored AJ Fernandez. In the seventh, Benedictine took advantage of a defensive error, allowing Bauler to cross home plate and tie the game at 3-3. Then in the top of the ninth, Bauler came up big again—launching a solo home run to left field to give the Redhawks their first lead of the game. The bullpen locked it down in the bottom half to seal the 4-3 win.
Game 2 Recap:
In game two, Benedictine Mesa couldn't overcome The Master's early offensive surge, dropping the contest 7-2. The Mustangs took an early 1-0 lead in the first, but Tyler Jackson brought the Redhawks level in the third with a solo homer to left field. The Master's quickly responded with a two-RBI single to reclaim the lead and didn't look back, adding four more runs over the next two innings to go up 7-1.
The Redhawks added one more run in the seventh when Bauler drove in Kyle Fenner with a sacrifice fly, but the deficit proved too large to overcome in the late innings.
Key Performers:
As the season comes to a close, we are incredibly proud of the dedication, effort, and heart shown by every player throughout the year. From thrilling victories to learning moments, this team grew together. We look forward to what the future holds and wish the best of luck to our seniors as they move on to their next chapters.Â
