Franklin Pierce University

SPRINGFIELD, MASS. (5/2/2026) - After Rafael Rodriguez Rosa's game-tying homer, a big second inning and lengthy rain delay helped AIC pull away for the 7-2 win.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• AIC scored the first run of the game early, on a sacrifice fly to left field.
• In the top of the second inning, Rafael Rodriguez Rosa answered with a solo homer to tie the game at one.
• The Yellowjackets quickly added four additional runs in the bottom of the inning, retaking the lead, 5-1. The game went into a rain delay in the bottom of the third inning, pushing off play for over three hours. Coming out of the break, AIC tacked on two more runs on a 2 RBI double.
• The game saw no runs through the fourth and fifth inning, and the final run of the game was scored on a Colin Hoffman single that sent Curt Boyd across home plate.
• The final inning remained scoreless, giving AIC the 7-2 win.

BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS

• Franklin Pierce had four extra base hits including a home run by Rafael Rodriguez Rosa and doubles by Joey Acker, Curt Boyd, and Bryan Sanders II.
• Steven Parent, Cage Thompson, and Jamie Leggett combined for 3.2 innings, letting up two total hits and no runs.

UP NEXT FOR THE RAVENS: The Ravens' final game at AIC was canceled due to weather and will not be rescheduled. With their season ending in Springfield, the Ravens post a 12-31 overall record (10-25 NE10), and will look to build momentum for their 2027 campaign.