Bears drop pair of games to open series against Dallas College Eastfield

Friday, March 20, 2026: Baseball

Baton Rouge, LA

The Baton Rouge Bears began a four-game series against the #2 Dallas College Eastfield Harvester Bees this afternoon at Pete Goldsby Field. Unfortunately, the Bears struggled to keep pace with the Harvester Bees, losing both games of today's doubleheader with scores of 16-6 and 9-2.

Game One

The Harvester Bees were quick to get on the board, scoring four runs in the first inning to take an early lead. They achieved this with four singles, a walk, and a fielding error by the Bears. In the top of the third inning, the Bees tacked on five more runs, increasing their lead to 9-0. An additional run in the fourth inning extended their advantage to 10-0. 

The Bears finally scored in the bottom of the fourth inning, producing four runs. Brecken Bordelon recorded the Bears' first hit of the game down the left-field line. Peyton Chiasson then beat out an infield hit, placing two runners on base for Hudson Heltz. Heltz responded with a three-run home run to left field. Copper Martin and Aiden Washington drew back-to-back walks, and Kenneth Berard followed with a single to right field, bringing Martin home for the Bears' fourth run of the inning. After four innings, the Bears trailed the Harvester Bees 10-4.

The Harvester Bees answered by adding two more runs in the fifth inning via a two-run homer by S. Palma. They continued their offensive dominance with four more runs in the sixth, three of which came from Palma's second home run of the game. After five-and-a-half innings, the Harvester Bees led 16-4.

The Bears managed to score two runs in the bottom of the sixth, but it was not enough to avoid a mercy rule defeat, losing to the Dallas College Eastfield 16-6. In the sixth inning, Cooper Martin and Ben Switzer hit back-to-back singles, both scoring on a double to left field by Trent Laporte.

Joshua Jensen started on the mound for the Bears and took the loss, pitching three innings and allowing nine runs (three earned) on seven hits while walking three and striking out four. Grayson Davis (2.0 innings) and Kyle Stansbury (1.0 innings) provided relief for the Bears. B. Castle started on the mound for the Harvester Bees and earned the win, allowing four runs on three hits over 3.2 innings while striking out five. M. Daniels pitched 2.0 innings in relief.

Dallas College Eastfield out-hit Baton Rouge 15 to 7, and the Bears committed three errors during the game.

Bears Highlights:

- Ben Switzer: 1 for 1 with 1 run 

- Kenneth Berard: 1 for 4 with 1 RBI 

- Trent Laporte: 1 for 3 with 2 RBIs 

- Brecken Bordelon: 1 for 2 with 1 run and 1 walk 

- Peyton Chiasson: 1 for 2 with 1 run and 1 walk 

- Hudson Heltz: 1 for 3 with 1 run, 3 RBIs, and 1 home run 

- Cooper Martin: 1 for 2 with 2 runs and 1 walk 

Game Two

In the second game of the doubleheader, the Bears faced another tough matchup, ultimately losing 9-2. The Harvester Bees scored at least one run in five of the seven innings played today.

The Harvester Bees put a run on the board in the first inning thanks to some walks and stolen bases. They added four more runs in the second inning, capitalizing on inconsistent Bears pitching and a lack of control over the running game. Another run in the top of the third increased their lead to 6-0.

The Bears finally scored in the bottom of the fourth inning, bringing in two runs. Trent Laporte led off with a walk and advanced to third on a double by Brayden Bertucci. He scored on a wild pitch, marking the Bears' first run of the game. Jay Stelly followed, hitting a single to left field, which allowed Hudson Heltz to score on a subsequent single up the middle. After four innings, the Bears trailed 6-2.

Eastfield extended their lead with two more runs in the top of the fifth, making it 8-2, before adding an insurance run in the sixth to finalize the score at 9-2. The Bears were retired in order in the sixth and seventh innings.

Jack Conravey started on the mound for the Bears and took the loss, pitching three innings while allowing six runs (four earned) on four hits, walking six, and striking out three. Spencer Srubar (1.2 innings) and Kyle Liner (2.1 innings) provided relief for the Bears. B. Sheppard started for the Harvester Bees, earning the win by pitching 4.1 innings, allowing two runs on five hits and walking three. V. Rosas pitched 2.2 innings in relief. 

Dallas College Eastfield out-hit Baton Rouge 9 to 5, with the Bears committing three errors compared to just one for the Harvester Bees.

 Bears Highlights:

- Kenneth Berard: 1 for 2 

- Trent Laporte: 1 run and 1 walk 

- Brecken Bordelon: 0 for 2 with 1 walk 

- Jay Stelly: 1 for 3 with 1 run 

- Hudson Heltz: 1 for 3 with 1 RBI 

- Cooper Martin: 1 for 2 with 1 walk 

With these two losses, the Bears' record falls to 2-25, while the Harvester Bees improve to 22-6.

Next Up:

The Bears will conclude their series with Dallas College Eastfield tomorrow Saturday March 21 with a pair of games starting at 12 pm at Pete Goldsby Field.

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