Varsity Baseball recently competed at the SSAA Class 5A Championship Tournament held at the Historic Sanford Memorial Stadium in Sanford. On 4/2/26, the Pirates took on Keswick Christian School in the playoff game. In the top of the 2nd inning, the Pirates claimed the lead after Nolan Ange grounded into a fielder's choice, Trey Dunlap singled to the left side of the infield, and Graham Hutton singled down the left field line, each scoring 1 run. Saint Edward's added to their early lead in the top of the 3rd inning after Colton Freedman grounded out, and the Crusaders committed an error, with each player scoring 1 run.
Caden Freedman earned the win for the Pirates at the mound. The hurler allowed 7 hits and 4 runs, with 2 earned, over 5 and 1/3 innings, striking out 3 and walking 2. Reid Morris appeared in relief for the Pirates, and Ange collected the save.
At the plate, Dunlap, Morris, and Hutton each collected 1 hit for the Pirates, and Morris stole 3 bases.
The Pirates next faced Lighthouse Private Christian Academy on 4/3/26 in the Class 5A Championship game. The Pirate team captured the lead, 2-1, in the bottom of the 2nd after Co. Freedman singled to center field, and Jack Torresson singled down the left field line, each scoring 1 run. Saint Edward's added to their early lead in the bottom of the 3rd inning after Ca. Freedman doubled down the left field line, and Co. Freedman singled to center field, each scoring 1 run. The Stingrays were no match for the Pirates as the Pirates claimed the Championship trophy with a final score of 6-1.
Torresson had a stellar performance on the bump for the Pirates. The right-handed pitcher gave up 7 hits and 1 run over 5 innings, striking out 6. Ange pitched the final 2 innings in relief, allowing 1 hit and striking out 2.
Co. Freedman provided pop in the middle of the lineup and led the Pirate team with 3 RBI’s as the catcher went 2-for-3. Morris also had a great day at the plate, going 2-3 with a double and triple.
Next game is away on 4/9/26 against the Brevard HEAT, starting at 6:00 PM at Fred Poppe Regional Park in Palm Bay.
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