Titans Salvage One Game in Series with Cleveland
Game 1
Early Surge Lifts Cleveland Past Titans, 13–1
Guilford Technical Community College ran into a hot Cleveland Community College lineup that erupted early and never looked back in a 13–1 contest.
Cleveland wasted no time at the plate, capitalizing on early opportunities to build momentum. Walker Hartley led the charge with three RBIs, while Tanner Britt added three more — including a triple — to pace the offensive attack. Lawson Powell and Alex McKee also drove in key runs as Cleveland totaled 11 hits and 13 runs in just five innings.
The Titans struggled to slow the early surge. Carmine Lancaster took the start and worked through two innings, while Dawson Futrell and Logan Stump provided relief. Despite competitive moments on the mound, Cleveland consistently found timely hits to extend innings and create separation.
Offensively, GTCC was limited to just two hits on the afternoon. Dylan Rose recorded an RBI single to account for the Titans’ lone run, while Brayden Winters added the team’s other hit. Elijah Grant created some pressure on the bases with two stolen bases, but the Titans were unable to string together sustained offense against Cleveland’s Charlie Collins, who struck out five over five innings.
GTCC drew three walks and had a few chances to push across additional runs, but Cleveland’s defense and steady pitching prevented any major rally.
Game 2
Titans Edge Cleveland 4–3 Behind Timely Hits and Strong Pitching
Guilford Technical Community College battled its way to a 4–3 victory over Cleveland Community College, using timely hitting and solid pitching to secure the win.
The Titans struck first in the third inning when Dylan Rose delivered a double to center field that brought home the game’s opening run. Cleveland answered in the fourth inning with an RBI single from Brooks Hubbard, and then took the lead in the fifth when Cruise Arnold doubled to score a run and make it 2–1.
GTCC responded with its biggest inning in the sixth. Brayden Winters tied the game with an RBI single that scored Will Beck, before Evan Britt came through with a clutch base hit to center field that plated Colin Georger and Winters, giving the Titans a 4–2 advantage.
Cleveland trimmed the lead in the seventh when Tanner Britt launched a solo home run to left field, but the Titans’ pitching staff closed the door from there.
Carter Batts set the tone on the mound, allowing just one run on four hits over four innings. Graham Sutherland handled the final three innings in relief, giving up two runs while striking out two to help secure the victory.
Offensively, GTCC collected seven hits on the day. Evan Britt led the Titans with two hits and two RBIs, while Rose, Beck, Georger, Winters, and Bryce Meachem each added hits to help power the offense.
With the win, the Titans showed resilience by capitalizing on key moments and holding off Cleveland’s late push to claim the close contest.
Game 3
Late Surge Lifts Cleveland Past Titans
Guilford Technical Community College battled throughout the game but Cleveland Community College pulled away late to secure a 7–2 victory.
The Titans’ pitching staff kept the game tight early. Zach Cartrette delivered a strong start on the mound, allowing just one hit and one run over four innings while working around three walks.
Cleveland broke through first on a sacrifice fly from Walker Hartley, but the Titans responded with power at the plate. Bryce Meachem launched a solo home run to put GTCC on the board, and Will Beck followed with a solo shot of his own to keep the Titans within striking distance.
The game remained close into the middle innings before Cleveland’s offense found momentum late. A home run from Tanner Britt highlighted the surge as Cleveland added insurance runs in the final frames to extend the lead.
GTCC finished the game with six hits. Beck led the way with two hits and an RBI, while Andre Mason, Joseph Buckley, Alec Brown, and Meachem also recorded hits.
On the mound, Timothy Barry provided relief work before Elijah Grant and Keller Bradley finished out the game.
Despite the loss, the Titans flashed power and aggressive baserunning throughout the contest, including stolen bases from Dylan Rose, Will Beck, , and JJ Buckley.