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Justin Rivera
Derek Mosher
10
Winner Franklin Pierce FRANKLIN 2-2
3
Post POST 0-1
Winner
Franklin Pierce FRANKLIN
2-2
10
Final
3
Post POST
0-1
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Franklin Pierce FRANKLIN 4 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 3 10 11 0
Post POST 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 3 7 3

W: N. Pavia (1-1) L: Holligan, Brennan (0-1) S: S. Bangs (1)

Game Recap: Baseball | | Michael Vesci, Director of Athletic Communications

Baseball Drops Season Opener in Myrtle Beach to Franklin Pierce University

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- Junior infielder Nolan DeAndrade had two home runs for Franklin Pierce University against Post University Baseball in their 2025 season opener down in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on Thursday evening as the Ravens downed the Eagles, 10-3, at Ebbets Field. DeAndrade drove in five runs while scoring three times himself during a 4-for-5 day at the plate while the Post offense was held in check by sophomore right-hander Niklas Pavia. 

THE BASICS

Post University 3, Franklin Pierce University 10

Post University (0-1)

Franklin Pierce University (2-2)

HOW IT HAPPENED
Senior right-hander Brennan Holligan struggled in the first inning against the Ravens before settling in for six innings of work as Franklin Pierce knocked him around for four runs right out of the gate. Sophomore outfielder Jayden Villanueva led things off with a single, eventually coming around on an RBI single by junior outfielder Shane Hewlette with nobody out. Following the first out of the game, senior infielder Anthony Marcano's double and DeAndrade's triple boosted the Ravens to a three-run lead before the second out of the inning via junior outfielder Joey Acker's ground out, scored the fourth run. 

The rest of the way, Holligan would allow just two runs on DeAndrade's home run in the fourth and an error on his pickoff attempt at first in the sixth inning. The senior finished his first start of the season going six innings while allowing six runs (four earned) on six hits with nine strikeouts, a walk, and a balk with 89 pitches thrown. 

On the other side of the field, Pavia spun six innings of four-hit ball for the Ravens allowing two runs with eight strikeouts, two walks, a hit batter, and a wild pitch. Those two runs that Pavia gave up would come in the fourth when senior third baseman Justin Rivera's leadoff double eventually led to RBI ground outs from junior outfielder Harby Valera and senior infielder Hunter Keller after graduate first baseman Hayden Roberge was hit by a pitch following Rivera's double. 

By the time both starters exited, Franklin Pierce found themselves ahead by four, 6-2, making way for senior right-hander Stephen Bangs' three-inning save. Bangs allowed just one run in those three innings, a Rivera RBI ground out in the eighth, while allowing three hits, striking out three batters, and walking one in his appearance. A single from Acker in the eighth as well as DeAndrade's second home run, gave the Ravens four runs off the Post bullpen, spoiling opening day for the Eagles who fell 10-3 on Thursday evening. 

Valera was the only Post hitter with multiple hits, going 2-for-4 with two singles and an RBI while Rivera reached base twice via his double and a walk. The senior also drove in a run while also scoring once, being one of only three Eagles alongside Valera and senior utility player Damaurys Rodriguez to reach base multiple times in the game. 

BY THE NUMBERS

  • Taking the loss on the mound, Brennan Holligan had nine strikeouts throughout six innings, marking the fourth time in his last five starts dating back to last year in which he has had seven-plus strikeouts in a start
  • Nolan DeAndrade had a 4-for-5 day at the plate for Franklin Pierce University, hitting two home runs en route to five runs batted in and three runs scored 
  • In his first collegiate at-bat, Rene Vega III worked a 16-pitch walk, fouling off 11 pitches, including seven in a row with the count a 2-1 before forcing the walk against Stephen Bangs 
  • The loss for Post University snaps a three-game winning streak for the Eagles against Franklin Pierce University, who they swept last season in neutral site affairs, 8-3 in Myrtle Beach and 3-1 in 11 innings in Flushing, New York 

WHO'S NEXT
Post University faces off against Mercy University tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 PM down in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for their second of five games during their weekend-long trip. This will be the first time since a 2015 doubleheader at Municipal Stadium in which the Eagles and Mavericks will square off after splitting that affair with Mercy winning the second game, 4-1, in seven innings to snap Post's four-game winning streak against them. 

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