The Bears opened the scoring in the first inning when Cermenelli launched a towering homer to left‑center, plating a run. Bogenpohl followed with a clutch single that brought home Gollert, setting an early tone for the offense.
The fourth inning added a sacrificial run as Roessler’s bunt moved Atkinson forward, allowing Bergman to cross the plate, while Niu’s timely hit later in the same frame added another tally.
Key Performances
The fifth inning turned into a burst of offense, featuring Helfrick’s double that drove in two runs, Stewart’s RBI single that advanced Helfrick, and a subsequent double by Niu that plated Pompey and moved Souza to third.
The eighth inning sealed the victory when Sutherland’s two‑run double brought both Cermenelli and Beaman across home plate, capping a night of fifteen scoring plays that swung the momentum decisively.