The Cambridge Rindge and Latin School baseball squad posted a 10‑8 win over Natick in the second round of the MIAA Division I tournament, a game that swung back and forth until the final outs. The Falcons entered the contest as the 14th‑ranked team in the state, while Natick held the sixth spot in Eastern Massachusetts according to the Boston Globe.
Sixth Inning Turnaround
In the sixth inning, Joel Rojas‑Cruz delivered a two‑run double that knotted the score, shifting momentum in the Falcons’ favor and forcing the game into a tense finish.
Jasen Thomas then secured the win with a precise throw to first baseman Stefan Alexandrov, ending Natick’s rally attempt and preserving the lead.
Oliver Henke was the offensive engine, blasting two home runs and adding a triple while reaching base in four of his five at‑bats, driving in two runs and scoring four.
Coach Robert Merrill praised his team’s resilience and effort, noting the collective hustle that kept the Falcons alive throughout the contest.
Next Challenge
The Falcons will next face the winner of the Boston College High School versus Braintree matchup, a prospect that has the club buzzing with anticipation as they aim to continue their tournament run.