Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 March 21, 2025

The SUNY Westchester baseball team fell just short in their efforts to wrap up their strong spring break trip on Friday as they dropped a pair of games to Northern Essex, 5-4 and 3-2.  The Vikings had their chances in both games but they ultimately could not get over the hump to secure either match up.  

In game one, WCC fell behind 3-0 in the first inning, though a few defensive mis plays allowed for runs to score.  The Knights tacked on a run in the 2nd to put Westchester in an early hole.  But as they often have, the team continued to fight back.  Freshman, Randel Weisner smacked a double in the bottom of the 3rd inning to score two and the Vikings pulled within a run at 4-3.  An inning later, a base hit by Nick Vendola tied the score at 4.  

Northern Essex scratched out an unearned run in the top of the 6th.  Westchester put two runners on in the bottom of the inning and during a double steal the Knights third baseman made a diving stop on a ball smashed by Freddy Heymach that looked destined for right field.  He recorded the out effectively putting an end to the threat.  

Mike Dawson shook off 6 walks in a solid outing.  Though he gave up 5 runs, only one was earned.  He pitched 6 innings giving up 8 hits while striking out 3. Heymach and Vendola were both 2 for 3 in the game and each stole a base.  

In game 2, Northern Essex jumped out to a 3-0 lead once again.  In the top of the 4th, after Peter Portugues single, Lucas Feliciano blasted a 2-run homer to get the Vikings closer.  The Knights did a nice job of limiting the damage from there and Westchester was unable to find the tying run.  

Vasili Kelesidis started for WCC and pitched well over 6 innings.  He gave up 3 earned runs on just 3 hits to while striking out 5.  

Westchester finished their trip 6-4 for the week.  They return to action on Tuesday, March 25th as they travel to Raritan Valley for a non-region matchup.  The first pitch is scheduled for 3:30pm.