Posted: Mar 11, 2025
CCBC Essex Stymied by CCBC Catonsville, Drops Two in a Row
Game 1
Game 1
CCBC Essex
3
CCBC Catonsville
14
| BOT 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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CCBC Essex | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
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CCBC Catonsville | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 14 | 11 | 3 |
CATONSVILLE, MD – CCBC Essex struggled to keep pace with CCBC Catonsville, falling 14-3 on Tuesday in the first game of a Region 20 doubleheader.
Early Lead Slips Away
- CCBC Essex struck first in the second inning when Freshman Connor Bailey (Salisbury, MD) singled, driving in one run.
- CCBC Catonsville answered in the bottom half with a sacrifice fly by Sankovich, tying the game at 1-1.
- In the top of the third, Sophomore Rafael Castillo (New York, NY) grounded out to drive in a run, giving Essex a 2-1 lead.
Catonsville Takes Control
CCBC Catonsville erupted for four runs in the third, capitalizing on two errors and a two-run double by Sankovich to take a 5-2 lead.
The fifth inning proved costly for Essex, as Catonsville scored seven runs on four hits, including:
- A bases-loaded walk drawn by Faulkner.
- A three-run double by Barthelemy.
- A three-run home run by Grajales.
Catonsville added two more runs in the sixth on a home run by Guzman, sealing the 14-3 victory.
Pitching Recap
- Sophomore Arnaldo Carrion (0-1) took the loss for Essex, allowing nine runs (one earned) on seven hits over four innings, striking out three.
- Vallee earned the win for Catonsville, giving up three runs (one earned) on six hits over five innings, striking out five.
Offensive Highlights
- Sophomore Eduardo Zayas (Cidra, PR) led Essex at the plate, going 2-for-3.
- Castillo recorded Essex's only RBI.
- Catonsville racked up 11 hits, led by Barthelemy, Tapia Melo, Sankovich, and Guzman, who each had two hits.
- Barthelemy, Grajales, and Sankovich drove in three RBIs each.
Up Next
Game 2 of the doubleheader will begin 30 minutes after the conclusion of Game 1.
