MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (2/21/2026) - Franklin Pierce baseball battled with Molloy University but ultimately came out on top with a 4-2 victory over the Lions.
Score: Franklin Pierce 4, Molloy 2
Records: Franklin Pierce (2-6, 0-0 NE10), Molloy (3-3)
Location: Ebbets Field, The Ripken Experience, Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Molloy got on the board first in the top of the first inning, taking a 1-0 lead. The Ravens answered in the bottom of the second inning with Jayden Villanueva reaching on a fielder's choice and advancing to second base on a sacrifice bunt by Brycen Tetler. Jacob Roque also found himself on base by way of a fielder's choice and Villanueva advanced to third. Roque stole second base with Joey Acker up to bat, who reached on a fielding error scoring both runners unearned, giving Franklin Pierce the 2-1 lead.
- The score remained untouched through the fourth inning, but Molloy added on a second run to tie the game at two in the top of the fifth. Following a double by Ivan Arias who advanced to third on a ground out. Rafael Rodriguez Rosa would drive in the third Ravens run on a ground out to the pitcher scoring Arias.
- Franklin Pierce scored the final run of the game in the eighth inning in the form of a single home run by Evan Blake. The Lions would attempt to battle back in the final inning, but couldn't get a runner past second base before the inning ended.
BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS
- Tommy Sullivan picked up the win for Franklin Pierce, pitching 6.0 innings, striking out 6 batters, walking 3 and giving up 5 hits and 2 earned runs.
- Chase Philibotte closed the game with 3.0 innings pitched, letting up 1 hit and striking out 3 batters.
- Molloy outhit the Ravens 6-5.
- Franklin Pierce drew 3 walks.
- The Ravens had 3 extra-base hits; a double by Ivan Arias and Jacob Roque, and a home run by Evan Blake.
UP NEXT FOR THE RAVENS: Franklin Pierce wraps up their weekend in Myrtle Beach against Chestnut Hill College tomorrow. First pitch is set for 12:00 PM.
