PARMA, OH – Macomb Baseball kicked off the second leg of their spring trip in Parma, Ohio, against a fellow NJCAA Region 12 playoff team from a season ago, the Triceratops of Cuyahoga Community College.
 
The Monarchs won the opener behind a balanced attack that was highlighted offensively by Vincent Cowdrey belting a 3-run home run and Ryan McKay going 2-for-2 with two RBI. Johnathan Meyette picked up his first collegiate win in relief to move to 1-1 on the young season, while Jack Saputo made it 2-for-2 in save opportunities in 2025 to close the door on an 8-5 win in the opener.
 
Luke Babcock went 2-for-2 with a double to continue his hot start to the 2025 season, Nathan Fidelino was 2-for-4 with a triple, RBI and run scored and Matt Hanneman doubled to go 1-for-2 with a walk.
 
In what was a back-and-forth opener, the Monarchs trailed by one entering the seventh inning and plated four to turn a 5-4 deficit into an 8-5 lead and eventual win.
 
In game two, Nicholas Sandiha Jr. stole the show with a 3-for-4 performance that included a home run, double and two runs scored. Aidan Miller went 2-for-4 with a double and RBI and McKay continue to warm up at the dish with another double to cap off a solid day in Ohio.

The Monarchs entered the seventh and final inning with a 6-5 lead but were unlucky in the end and settled for the split after a 7-6 loss.
 
After frigid temperatures negated the remainder of the Cuyahoga series, the Monarchs now turn their attention to a four-game set at NJCAA Division I Roane State (Tenn.) beginning Tuesday at 12 p.m.