Yale’s Early Surge
The Ivy League Tournament opened with a crisp Saturday showdown as the Yale Bulldogs faced the Columbia Lions, each hoping to advance toward the championship bracket.
Columbia struck first, plating a single run in the top of the first inning, but Yale answered swiftly, turning a pair of early errors into a two‑run lead before the end of the opening frame.
The Lions’ offense was anchored by Jack Kail, who went 2‑for‑5 and scored a run, and Anthony Temesvary, whose two doubles kept the pressure on Yale’s pitching staff.
Yale’s rally began when a hit batter and a walk loaded the bases, and Jack Dauer’s single through the left side pushed the Bulldogs ahead 3‑2.
The momentum shifted dramatically when Chris DiPrima delivered a two‑out double to center, clearing the bases and extending Yale’s advantage to 6‑2.
Reliever Teo Spadaccini shut down the Lions with three consecutive perfect innings, while starter Thomas Santana surrendered four earned runs on four hits over 3.2 frames, earning the loss.
Looking Ahead
Yale added four more runs in the eighth inning to seal a 12‑3 victory, setting up an elimination game against either No. 2 Penn or No. 3 Brown on May 16. The Bulldogs will look to carry this momentum into the next round as they chase a tournament title.