San Marino Baseball leaves no room for error in game 6. The Titans cruised to a commanding 5-0 win over Fortitudo Bologna, levelling the semifinal series at 3-3 and setting up a winner-takes-all game 7, scheduled for Monday evening at 8 pm.
The star of the night was Francisco Sanchez, who delivered eight outstanding innings, allowing just three hits and striking out ten batters over 124 pitches. San Marino’s offense also played a key role, putting together eight hits, including two home runs from Rifaela and Lino.
San Marino took the lead in the third inning thanks to back-to-back doubles from Martini and Wong, making it 1-0. In the fourth, a solo homer from Rifaela extended the advantage to 2-0, while Sanchez kept Bologna’s hitters firmly in check.
The game swung decisively in the Titans’ favor in the final innings. In the seventh, Diaz drew a walk, stole second and scored on a single by Marlin. In the eighth, it was Lino who sealed the win with a two-run homer, making it 5-0.
After eight strong innings, Sanchez handed the mound to Eric Mendez, who closed out the ninth without allowing a baserunner. San Marino completed the shutout, keeping their hopes of reaching the final very much alive.
Everything will now be decided in game 7: on Monday evening, San Marino and Bologna will battle it out for the season in a single, winner-takes-all match.
