Pitt-Greensburg Bobcats (0–1) at Thiel Tomcats (0–2)
Monday, March 2 | 2 PM | Tomcat Park

Pitt-Greensburg looks to bounce back on Sunday afternoon as the Bobcats travel to Greenville to take on Thiel in a non-conference matchup at Tomcat Park. Both teams enter searching for their first win of the young season, setting the stage for an early-season tone-setter.

Bobcats Look to Build on Pitching Momentum

UPG returns to action after a tough 3–2, 10‑inning loss to Westminster on Friday — a game defined by strong pitching and missed opportunities late.

• Conner Burkey was outstanding in his season debut, tossing 7.1 innings and allowing just two earned runs, giving the Bobcats exactly the type of stability they hoped to see from the top of the rotation.
• Offensively, Ben Aftanas (2–5) and Josh Preston (2–4, RBI) led the lineup, helping the Bobcats stay competitive throughout a tight pitchers' duel.

Thiel Searching for Offensive Spark

The Tomcats enter 0–2 after being swept in Saturday's doubleheader by scores of 14–3 and 5–3.
Offensively, Thiel has been led by Colin Cackowski, who comes in hitting .250 with the team's lone home run of the season. The Tomcats will look to stabilize things on the mound after giving up 19 runs in Saturday's twin bill.

Key Storylines to Watch

• Breaking the Streak: Thiel leads the all-time series 15–0, including a dramatic 10–9 win in 2023. Pitt‑Greensburg enters with a chance to rewrite the history between the programs.
• UPG Pitching Strength: After Friday's performance, the Bobcats have early momentum on the mound. How that carries into Sunday will be crucial.
• Responding to Early Adversity: Both teams come in off tough losses — the question is who can reset and execute first.
• Offense Needed: Runs were scarce for both lineups on Friday and Saturday; whichever side gets its bats going earliest could seize control.

What's at Stake

For the Bobcats, Sunday represents an opportunity to convert a strong opening performance into a win. For Thiel, it's a chance to avoid an 0–3 start and continue its dominance in the all-time series. With both teams hungry for momentum, expect a competitive matchup at Tomcat Park.