The Fordham Rams concluded their 2026 baseball campaign in dramatic fashion, posting a 12‑10 win over St. Bonaventure in the season’s final contest.
A five‑run outburst in the ninth inning turned a tightly contested game into a celebration for the home crowd, as the Rams rallied from a modest deficit to seize victory.
A Milestone Night for McAndrews
Tommy McAndrews was the centerpiece of the rally, launching a two‑run homer that added crucial runs and marked his 50th RBI of the season while also becoming his 31st career home run, placing him second on Fordham’s all‑time list.
His bat was hot all night, and the homer underscored a season in which he has emerged as one of the program’s most potent power hitters.
Kirk’s Stolen‑Base Sprint
Taylor Kirk added his name to the record books by stealing his 30th base of the season, becoming the first Ram to record back‑to‑back 30‑steal seasons since Jake MacKenzie, highlighting his speed and aggressive baserunning.
Joey Donnelly contributed a double and three RBI, while reliever Aric Berg shut the door with a scoreless eighth inning to preserve the lead.
Will Vieira earned his first collegiate save by retiring the side in the ninth, and starter Robbie Stewart had earlier fanned five batters over 2.1 innings.
Andrew Kapica also chipped in with 2.2 innings of solid relief, striking out four batters.
Other contributors such as Anthony Grabau, Mason Dean, Mike Marchiano and Ernie Little provided depth throughout the game, ensuring the team had the necessary support in key moments.
The win capped a season that saw the Rams improve steadily under the university’s baseball program, a growth highlighted by Fordham University’s commitment to developing student‑athletes.
Fans packed the stands at the campus field, cheering each pivotal play and celebrating a finale that will be remembered as one of the most exciting in recent memory.