Thiel 6, Franciscan 5 - 7 Innings
 
Franciscan Lineup
Patrick Wallace P, Ryan Scavnicky SS, Michael Maynard 2B, Brendan Burke RF, Jacob Whitmore 1B, Dylan Robb C, Aidan Hickey 3B, Daniel Halsey LF, James Becker CF

Thiel Lineup
Ragos SS, Johnson 2B, Wentling RF, Williams CF, Jacobs 1B, Guarneirl DH, Morrison C, Knapp 3B, Walker LF, & Harvey P
 
How It Happened
Franciscan and Thiel had to wait till Sunday May 8th to play for the first time this season. It was a special day on multiple fronts, as it was Mother's Day, as well and Senior Day and Graduation at Thiel for their seniors. The Barons would look to spoil the day and finish out the season strong, as these would be the last two games of the season.

The Barons would jump out to an early lead, as the would load the bases without a hit and two outs in the first inning. Dylan Robb drew a walk that scored Patrick Wallace. Aidan Hickey kept that rally going, by singling in Brendan Burke. Then senior, Daniel Halsey hit an infield single that scored his fellow classmate, Jacob Whitmore, who got the start at first base. Starter Patrick Wallace would run with the lead, as he put up zeros in the first and second inning. 

The Barons would add on in the third, as Wallace would help himself. His RBI single scored Aidan Hickey, who started off 2-2 while helping the Barons take a 4-0 lead. The Tomcats would get to Wallace for a run of their own in the home half of the third. Wallace got three straight outs to minimize the damage after a walk and double to lead off the inning. Thiel would carry that momentum into the fifth, as they plated three unearned runs on a wild pitch and a throwing error.

It would be a tied ball game, as we headed into the final frame. The Barons would load the bases full after the Tomcats intentionally walked Hickey with one out in the seventh. Daniel Halsey would deliver a shot deep enough to center field that would score Brendan Burke on a sacrifice fly. The Barons would go to Ryan Neely in the bottom of the seventh to attempt the save. After two quick out, Neely would walk Wentling. Trey Williams would then deliver a two run home run to right field to give Thiel the walk-off winner.

At the Plate
- Aidan Hickey and Brendan Burke each ahd two hits.
- Daniel Halsey had a team-high two RBIs.
- Brendan Burke scored two runs.
- Jacob Whitmore scored his first run of the year in his first start in the field.

On the Mound
- Starter Patrick Wallace pitched five innings allowing only the one earned run.
- Samuel Tyler pitched a scoreless sixth inning. 

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 Thiel 5, Franciscan 0 - 9 Innings
 
Franciscan Lineup
Patrick Wallace 2B, Ryan Scavnicky SS, Michael Maynard DH, Brendan Burke RF, Andrew Normandin 1B, Daniel Halsey LF, Aidan Hickey 3B, Ryan Anselmino C, James Becker CF, & Jacob Watson P

Thiel Lineup
Ragos SS, Johnson 2B, Wentling RF, Williams CF, Jacobs 1B, Walker DH, Guarneirl C, Knapp 3B, Lutz LF, & Crooks P

How It Happened
Game two was more of a pitching dual, as both teams would be scoreless through the first six innings. Jacob Watson would give Franciscan six scoreless before he ran into some trouble in the bottom of the seventh. The Tomcats would score three runs on him before coach Rick Carver would go to the bullpen. Samuel Tyler would get the final out of the seventh, but then he would not have his same success from game one, as he gave up two runs in the eighth to set the score at 5-0. The Barons would lead off the ninth with a walk and a single, but then go down in order to end this one at 5-0.
 
At the Plate
- Franciscan was held to three hits.
- Brendan Burke, James Becker, and Aidan Hickey each had one hit. 
- Becker stole two bases, and Patrick Wallace stole one. 

On the Mound  
- Starter Jacob Watson got the tough luck lost, as he gave up three unearned runs with the Barons having four errors.
- Three Tomcats combined to pitch the shutout.

Baron Summer Camps
Franciscan University Athletics is partnering with Steubenville Conferences to offer summer sports camps in conjunction with the Steubenville Main Campus 1 (June 9-12th, 2022) and 3 (June 23-26th, 2022). Youth Conferences. Participants will be able to strengthen both their athletic skills and their relationship with Christ in this uniquely Franciscan hybrid experience. Baseball is just one of the sports that will be included, check out more info on our Baron Summer Camps Page.

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