The Ave Maria Gyrenes secured a narrow victory against the Southeastern Fire, winning 11-10 in a high-scoring series opener. The Gyrenes took an early lead, benefiting from a Southeastern error before extending it with multiple big innings. While Southeastern rallied late, scoring eight runs in the last three innings, Ave Maria maintained their edge, aided by strong defensive plays. Ryan Young led the pitching effort, and Caleb Niese secured the save, marking his third of the season.

By the Numbers
  • Ave Maria scored 11 runs on 12 hits, capitalizing on 3 errors by Southeastern.
  • Caleb Niese recorded his third save, with McGlynn earning his second win of the season.
State of Play
  • Ave Maria improves to a record of 10-14 overall and 7-10 in conference play.
  • The Gyrenes have won four out of their last six matchups against the ranked Fire over the past two seasons.
What's Next

The series continues with a doubleheader scheduled for Friday, April 10, at 2 p.m. Game one will be streamed live, offering fans the chance to see how Ave Maria builds on this win against the Fire.

Bottom Line

Ave Maria showcased resilience against a top-ranked opponent, leveraging errors to fuel their offense. Maintaining defensive momentum will be crucial as they aim to win the series and further improve their standing.