Cougars Earn Regional Home Win
Baseball Edges Out Bunker Hill in Close Contest
(Holyoke, MA) - Cougars baseball chalked up a home victory on Thursday afternoon, defeating regional opponent Bunker Hill CC in a full nine-inning game. Holyoke's bats led the way as the Cougars racked up runs on their way to an 11–9 win.
Xavion Maldonado (Chicopee, MA / Chicopee HS) was stellar at the plate, hitting a home run and a double while knocking in four RBIs. Nathan Kaczuwka (Ware, MA / Ware HS) tallied three hits. Matt Drobiak (Holyoke, MA / South Hadley HS) earned the win from the mound and Zack Oldenburg (Chicopee, MA / Chicopee HS) entered in relief to earn the save.
Men's baseball has a 4-6 regional record and a 6-16 overall record. They travel for their next three contests before hosting a home doubleheader on Saturday, April 25th beginning at 1pm against Massasoit CC. Let's go Cougars!
Photo: Maldonado sets to throw the ball after making a catch in the outfield.