The Saint Paul Falcons concluded their 2026 regular season with a flawless finish, posting two straight victories that pushed their overall record to 18‑2. The back‑to‑back wins not only highlighted the team’s depth but also cemented their position as the tournament’s top seed.
Final matchups deliver offensive fireworks
In the penultimate game the Falcons routed Holy Cross 13‑4, a contest that featured a barrage of extra‑base hits and aggressive base running. Coby Dagata led the charge with three hits, two doubles, four RBIs and four runs scored, while A J Corrado added a triple, a double, three RBIs and three runs. Jay DeRosa contributed two hits, an RBI and three runs, and Nicky Vlastos chipped in two hits and four runs. The following day the team traveled to St. Bernard and edged the opponent 5‑3, with Gio Barresi earning his fourth win of the season by allowing only three unearned runs on a hit‑less outing.
Pitching stability and late‑inning execution
Evan Judenis secured his fourth win of the season against Holy Cross, while reliever Jack McDougall recorded his first save of the year, throwing two and two‑thirds innings without allowing a run on three hits. The pitching staff’s ability to limit damage in key moments gave the offense the breathing room it needed to build and protect leads.
NVL tournament outlook
With the regular season complete, the Falcons will enter the NVL tournament as the No. 1 seed, setting up a showdown against the No. 8 seed Torrington. Meanwhile, Holy Cross, now the No. 5 seed, will face the No. 4 seed Naugatuck in the first round. The bracket positioning reflects the team’s consistent performance throughout the year and positions the Falcons as favorites heading into the postseason.