Yetis Baseball Sweeps Doubleheader Against Rockingham Eagles
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | R | H | E |
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Cleveland Community College
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0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 4 |
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Rockingham Community College
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | R | H | E |
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Cleveland Community College
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1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
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Rockingham Community College
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0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | 1 | 3 | 0 |
The Cleveland Community College Yetis took on the Rockingham Community College Eagles in a doubleheader on March 4, 2025. The Yetis dominated both games, securing a 10-2 victory in the opener and following it up with a 4-1 win in the nightcap.
Game 1: Yetis Explode in Seventh Inning to Secure 10-2 Win
The opener started as a tight contest, with both teams trading early runs. The Eagles struck first in the bottom of the first when Noah Stepp scored on an error. The Yetis responded in the third with a solo home run by Trenton Doss to even the score at 1-1. Rockingham briefly regained the lead in the bottom of the third, but Cleveland took control in the fifth, capitalizing on errors to take a 3-2 lead.
The game broke wide open in the seventh inning when the Yetis erupted for seven runs. Tanner Britt singled in a run, Evan Estes and Keontay Booker drew bases-loaded walks, and Doss delivered a two-run double. Owen Liberto capped the inning with a two-run single, putting the game out of reach.
Cleveland's pitching staff was stellar, with Jackson Nash, William Spang, Andrew Hart, and Liam Foley combining to allow just five hits while striking out 11 batters. Meanwhile, Rockingham's bullpen struggled, surrendering 10 runs on 10 hits and six walks.
Doss led the Yetis' offense, going 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, and three RBIs. Liberto and Britt each drove in multiple runs, while Cleveland's defense overcame four errors to secure the win.
Game 2: Keely Furr's Dominance Leads Yetis to 4-1 Victory
The second game of the doubleheader saw another strong performance from Cleveland, highlighted by a dominant pitching outing from Keely Furr. The right-hander threw a complete game, striking out 13 while allowing just one unearned run on four hits.
The Yetis jumped ahead early, plating a run in the first inning when Keontay Booker was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, bringing in Riley Stiles. They added another run in the second as Gavin Baucom capitalized on a wild pitch. Rockingham responded with a run in the bottom of the second when CJ Jones scored on a passed ball, but that was all the offense the Eagles could muster against Furr.
Cleveland extended their lead in the third when Doss doubled home Logan Norris, and they added an insurance run in the sixth on a fielder's choice from Britt that brought Mason White home.
Stiles led the Yetis' offense, going 3-for-4, while Norris added two hits and a stolen base. The Eagles' offense was held in check, managing only three hits against Furr's overpowering performance.
Looking Ahead
With the doubleheader sweep, the Yetis continue to build momentum as they look ahead to their next series. Their offensive firepower and dominant pitching make them a formidable opponent moving forward. In addition to their winning streak, baseball has received national attention. They have been recognized in the JBB NJCAA Division 2 National Rankings, coming in at #17. For a full ranking list, click here.