MORGANTOWN, WV: The Walsh University Cavaliers baseball team opened their 2025 season with a difficult doubleheader against California University of Pennsylvania on Sunday, February 23, at Mylan Park in Morgantown, WV.
In the first game, Walsh fell to California (PA) 10-2. The Cavaliers started strong with an early 1-0 lead in the first inning when Andrew Morse singled to right field, driving in Brodey Acres. However, the Vulcans quickly took control, scoring two runs in the second inning and steadily building their lead throughout the game. Walsh's offense struggled, managing only six hits against California's pitching. Cam Hollobaugh and Josh Algarin each had two hits for the Cavaliers, while Brandon Cahill took the loss on the mound.
The second game saw Walsh fare no better, falling 9-1 to the Vulcans. Once again, the Cavaliers scored first when Andrew Morse singled in the first inning to drive in Patrick Ciccantelli. But California (PA) responded forcefully, scoring three runs in the second inning and never looking back. Walsh's offense was limited to just four hits, with Cam Hollobaugh recording the team's only extra-base hit with a double. Martin Polonkay suffered the loss for Walsh, giving up five runs (two earned) over three innings.
LOCATION: Mylan Park, Morgantown, WV
SCORES: Game 1 California (PA) 10 - Walsh 2; Game 2 California (PA) 9 - Walsh 1
RECORDS: California (PA) 2-0, Walsh 0-2
FOR THE CAVS IN GAME 1:
FOR THE CAVS IN GAME 2:
- Cam Hollobaugh had the team's only extra-base hit with a double.
- Andrew Morse drove in the team's only run with a single in the first inning.
- Martin Polonkay took the loss, allowing five runs (two earned) over three innings.
