March 14-16, 2025 | Boca Raton, Fla. | FAU Baseball Stadium
The Bradley Braves continued their 2025 season with a three-game road series against Florida Atlantic. Despite a strong effort at the plate in the series finale, the Braves were unable to come away with a win, dropping all three games to the Owls.
Game 1: Florida Atlantic 6, Bradley 0
In the series opener, Bradley struggled to get the bats going, managing only five hits in a 6-0 shutout loss. The Braves had scoring opportunities but left 10 runners on base. On the mound, Bradley allowed six runs on seven hits while issuing five walks.
Top Performer: CJ Trask (1-for-4)
Bradley Offense: 5 hits, 0 runs, 5 walks
Pitching Struggles: 6 runs allowed, 5 walks, 7 strikeouts
Game 2: Florida Atlantic 14, Bradley 4
The second game of the series saw Bradley's offense improve, scoring four runs, including a late three-run rally in the ninth. Nick Hosie provided a spark with two doubles, while Bobby Atkinson added an RBI. However, FAU's bats dominated, collecting 18 hits and drawing 12 walks against Bradley's pitching staff.
Top Performer: Nick Hosie (2-for-3, 2 2B)
Bradley Offense: 6 hits, 4 runs, 4 walks
Pitching Woes: 14 runs allowed, 12 walks, 3 wild pitches
Game 3: Florida Atlantic 15, Bradley 7
The Braves showed resilience in the series finale, collecting 11 hits and scoring seven runs. Mason Breidenbach had a big game, going 4-for-5 with a double and four RBIs. Cole Smith also contributed with three hits. However, FAU continued its offensive onslaught, tallying 18 hits and drawing eight walks to secure the sweep.
Top Performer: Mason Breidenbach (4-for-5, 2B, 4 RBI)
Bradley Offense: 11 hits, 7 runs, 4 walks
Mound Struggles: 15 runs allowed, 8 walks, 2 wild pitches
Looking Ahead
Despite the tough series, the Braves had strong performances from Mason Breidenbach and Nick Hosie. Bradley will look to regroup as they close out non-conference play with a midweek game at Saint Louis University, aiming to build consistency on the mound and capitalize on offensive opportunities.
