The College of Staten Island baseball team split a doubleheader against Queens College, winning game one 7-4 but falling in game two 21-11. The Dolphins improved to 11-21 overall and 6-14 in the East Coast Conference. In game one, a strong pitching performance from Ryan Palm and a three-RBI game from Jaden Waterman led to the victory. Game two saw CSI take an early lead but ultimately succumb to a 12-run inning from Queens, ending the game with a high score. The final game of the series is scheduled for Sunday.

By the Numbers
  • CSI scored a total of 18 runs across both games.
  • Queens recorded 21 runs in game two, with the teams combining for 32 runs overall.
Yes, But

The strong offensive showing in game two highlighted CSI's potential, yet their defense struggled significantly, allowing 21 runs. This duality raises questions about their consistency moving forward.

State of Play
  • CSI is 11-21 overall and 6-14 in conference play after the doubleheader.
  • Game two exhibited offensive skills but raised concerns over pitching and defensive capabilities.
What's Next

CSI will play the final game of the series against Queens on Sunday, where they will also finish a suspended game from earlier in the season tied at 7-7.

Bottom Line

The split reflects the Dolphins' offensive potential but underscores the need for improved defense and pitching to compete effectively in future games.