MACON, Ga. — The Edward Waters University baseball team etched its name in the record books once again, capturing the 2026 SIAC Baseball Tournament Championship with a hard-fought 6-4 victory over Spring Hill in the title game.
The championship marks the Tigers' second SIAC crown in the last three seasons and caps off a historic run fueled by momentum, resilience, and championship-level execution. Edward Waters closed the season on an 11-game winning streak, going a perfect 4-0 in tournament play.
EWU's postseason journey was nothing short of dramatic. The Tigers opened the tournament with a thrilling 12-11 victory over Benedict before edging Miles 8-7 in another nail-biter. Carrying that momentum forward, Edward Waters delivered back-to-back wins over top-ranked Spring Hill, including the decisive championship game, to secure the title.
In the championship matchup, the Tigers leaned on timely hitting and strong pitching performances to seal the win. Tournament MVP Andres Carracciolo led the way offensively, recording two hits, an RBI, and a stolen base. All-Tournament selection Bobby Torres delivered a clutch performance as well, tallying two hits, three RBIs, and a run scored.
On the mound, Tyler Pfirrmann set the tone with a solid start, pitching 4.1 innings while striking out six and allowing just two earned runs. Freshman standout Ty Mitzel, also an All-Tournament selection, earned the win (2-0) in relief after tossing 4.2 innings of two-hit baseball, surrendering only one earned run to shut the door on Spring Hill.
The championship run adds another milestone to an already historic season for the Tigers. Head Coach Reginald Johnson surpassed 400 career victories during the year, further cementing his legacy as one of the program's most successful leaders.
Edward Waters also saw several players earn top conference honors. Daniel Donaldson-Fountain was named SIAC Player of the Year and earned First-Team All-SIAC recognition as an outfielder. Bobby Torres claimed SIAC Utility Player of the Year honors while also earning First-Team All-SIAC distinction. Tyler Pfirrmann was named First-Team All-SIAC Starting Pitcher, while Angelo Prieto and Jordan Smith received Second-Team All-SIAC Outfielder honors. Smith also added All-Tournament Team recognition for his postseason performance.
With the SIAC Championship secured, the Tigers now turn their attention to the next stage, awaiting a potential bid to the NCAA South Regional Tournament.
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