Stars Edge Ahead in 2026 Collegiate National Team Training Camp Series
The fourth game of the 2026 Collegiate National Team Training Camp series unfolded as a tightly contested battle, with the Stars pulling ahead 5‑1 to take a 3‑1 lead in the overall matchup.
Aidan Flinn opened the contest by silencing the Stripes over two innings, setting a calm tone for the Stars. Tomas Valincius answered with 2.1 shutout frames of his own, keeping the game deadlocked heading into the third.
The breakthrough came in the top of the third when the Stars capitalized on a wild pitch, allowing Chase Fralick to drive in the first run with an RBI single. The momentum shifted quickly, and the Stars built a 5‑0 cushion by the fourth inning, thanks to a flurry of back‑to‑back singles and a timely fielder’s choice.
Relief efforts were anchored by Trey Williford, who logged seven strikeouts across three flawless innings, while the defensive unit turned several key grounders into outs. The Stripes finally got on the board in the seventh, trimming the deficit to 5‑1 with a solitary run.
Offensively, Trent Grindlinger paced all hitters with two safeties, and RBI contributions were spread among Ethan Bingaman, Chase Fralick, Gavin Kelly and Anthony Pack Jr., underscoring the depth of the Stars’ lineup.
The series now heads to its climax on July 4 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, where the Stripes will look to force a tie and the Stars aim to seal the victory in front of a home crowd.