TicketsCINCINNATI – The University of Cincinnati baseball team visited Pitt on Saturday in a fall exhibition game, playing 14 innings against the Panthers.
Pitt won game one, 14-7, before taking game two, 8-2.
Redshirt sophomore Charlie Niehaus had a fine day at the plate in the first contest, going 3-for-4 with a pair of home runs. He led off the game with a homer, then launched a two-run shot with two outs in the fourth inning. Sophomore’s Jackson Smith (three), Quinton Coats (two), and Derrick Pitts (two) all had multi-hit efforts in the first game as well. Coats homered followed in Niehaus’ footsteps with a leadoff home run in the second inning.
Five pitchers saw time in the first game: freshman Chad Brown, freshman Connor Blue, redshirt senior Adam Brouwer, junior Dominic Mauro, and sophomore Hudson Johnson. Brouwer and Mauro each threw two innings apiece.
Both of Cincinnati’s runs in game two came in the third inning. Redshirt freshman Gavin Brewer drove in the first run on a sacrifice fly, and redshirt junior Luke Sefcik brought home a run on a sac fly as well in the very next at-bat.
Once again, five pitchers saw action for the Bearcats. Senior Logan Knight started the game and logged two scoreless frames. He was followed by senior Dillon Schueler, freshman Alex Gonzalez, sophomore Brendin Oliver, and sophomore Adam Buczkowski.
FALL EVENTS ON TAP FOR CINCINNATI BASEBALL
There are plenty of ways for fans to engage with the Bearcats over the next few weeks, both on and off the field.
The first Bischel Ball event of the fall is scheduled for this Wednesday, Oct. 15 at Bucketheads and the second event will be held at Dead Low Brewing on Tuesday, Oct. 21. Both events will begin at 6:00 p.m.
Hosted by play-by-play announcer Anthony Mazzini, Bischel Ball gives fans a chance to hear head coach Jordan Bischel and select players and assistant coaches discuss the 2025 season, fall ball, the upcoming 2026 season, and more. There will also be items raffled off at each event, with past prizes including autographed baseballs, exclusive Cincinnati Baseball merchandise, and more.
UC will also host three more open scrimmages as part of its Red and Black World Series. Game one is set for Thursday, Oct. 23, game two is Tuesday, Oct. 28, and game three is Wednesday, Oct. 29. All open scrimmages are free to attend and open to the public.
SEASON TICKET DEPOSITS AVAILABLE NOW
Fans wishing to become Cincinnati Baseball season ticket holders can put down a season ticket deposit for the 2026 season by visiting this link. Ticket selection will take place during the winter.
Existing season ticket holders do not need to put down a deposit as renewals will go live later this fall.
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