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Knights walk off on Senior Day, top Pomfret 4-3 in extra innings

Bases loaded. Bottom of the ninth. Senior Day. Every high school baseball player’s dream.

Today, that dream became reality for Nasir Stevenson ‘26, as the sixth former clubbed a walk-off single in extra innings to close out Salisbury’s regular season with a stellar 15-3 record.

Donning honorary black jerseys with “KH” and “44” on the back in honor of the late Coach Kevin Huber, Zach Uysal ‘26 got the nod for the Knights and gave up two earned runs in 2.0 innings pitched. The sixth former surrendered three hits and one walk while striking out two.

Following an efficient inning of work from Nikhil Parikh ‘27, in which the Big Apple native struck out all three batters he faced, Jackson Pettid ‘27 entered the game. The fifth former allowed one earned run in 2.0 innings pitched, giving up three hits and two walks while striking out one batter.

And while the Salisbury bats — which have been among the hottest in New England this season — were quiet for the first four innings, a three-spot in the bottom of the fifth instantly tied the game. Francis Conners-Schmid ‘28 got the rally started with a triple down the third-base line, and Noah Goodrich ‘28 drove him in to make it 3-1.

With the donut on the scoreboard now gone, Jake Acosta ‘27 singled to left and ultimately scored on a triple by Mark Windle ‘26, trimming the deficit to 3-2. A run-producing single off the bat of Nate Bisceglie ‘27 brought Windle home moments later, and just like that, the game was even at 3-3.

Sebastian Herrera ‘28 entered in the top of the sixth following the game-tying run and was brilliant for the remainder of the game, recording all 12 outs. The fourth former allowed just one hit in his 4.0 innings of work, walked three, and struck out five. A strong 41 of his 68 pitches were strikes. Without him, the game almost certainly would have ended differently.

And there, in the bottom of the ninth, Nasir Stevenson — a cornerstone of the Salisbury baseball program over the years — got the job done, bringing home Elliot Watson ‘28 on a walk-off single. Pure elation for the entire Knights bench and crowd.

The victory sets Salisbury up for a rematch with Cheshire Academy in the first round of the WNEPBL Playoffs on Saturday, May 16. The Cats got the best of the Knights last May, as well as in the lone regular-season meeting this year. Details to follow.

Knights record 100th run of season, top Wilbraham & Monson 11-2 using small ball

The story of this season's Salisbury baseball team was supposed to be the pitching. Reigning Duane Estes Pitcher of the Year Matthew Chirumbolo '26, Nikhil Parikh '27, Chuck Brady '27, and a barrage of arms out of the pen. They were supposed to be the reason the Knights made a championship run. And, in reality, they will be the critical factor in a deep postseason run.

But even so, the production at the plate cannot be ignored. Today's 11-2 drubbing of Wilbraham & Monson is the latest in a season of dominance against teams not named Canterbury or Cheshire. In their eight games against the rest of the WNEPBL, they're a flawless 8-0. They've outscored those same opponents 99-11 overall—a run differential of +88.

Video game-like numbers.

In most of those games, Salisbury uses power—extra-base hits and the long ball—to put up runs. Today was a different approach, however, as the team generated just one double, four walks, and 11 singles. And yet, they still scored 11.

Nate Bisceglie '27 led the way at the plate with two RBIs, two hits, and a run scored. Francis Conners-Schmid '28 tallied a team-leading three knocks to go along with an RBI and a run of his own.

The rest of the RBI production came from a multitude of players: Jake Acosta '27, Mark Windle '26, Jordan Rittenberg '26, Grayson Simmons '27, and Nasir Stevenson '26. That's seven different players with a run batted in. Talk about depth. Not to mention eight different players crossed home.

While the offense was once again the headline today, the aforementioned pitching held its own. Blake Taylor '27 got the start and surrendered two runs—both of them unearned. His final line was 2.0 IP, one hit, two runs, three walks, and five strikeouts on 65 pitches.

Jackson Pettid '27 relieved him in the third, hurling 4.0 innings of two-hit ball. He did not give up a run and struck out five on 41 pitches—34 of them strikes. Conners-Schmid capped it off in the seventh with a shutout inning. He recorded two strikeouts on 13 pitches.

The victory keeps Salisbury firmly in the playoff picture as the last two weeks of the regular season begin. Next up is a trip to Frederick Gunn on Wednesday, May 6. First pitch is 4:45 p.m.

Knights blast four home runs, Brady Ks 11 in 15-2 rout of Wilbraham & Monson

Forty-nine runs. 49.

That's how many times Salisbury has crossed the plate in its last four league games. A combined 23 against Berkshire, 10 against Williston Northampton, and today, 15 against host Wilbraham & Monson. Perhaps this afternoon was the most impressive, though.

Charlie Brady '27 got the nod on the mound and simply blitzed the home team's lineup—striking out 11 over 5.0 innings pitched. The fifth former allowed just one hit, one walk, and one unearned run on 75 pitches. Utter dominance.

His reliever, Jackson Pettid '27, had a high whiff rate too, notching four Ks in 2.0 innings pitched. He allowed one unearned run and a walk but did not give up a hit.

At the plate, the bats were out early and often. Seven runs in the first two innings—including five in the opening frame—quickly put the game out of reach.

No Knight had a bigger day swinging than Grayson Simmons '27, who launched not one, but two home runs over the outfield wall. He finished the day with three hits total, five runs batted in, two walks, and three runs scored. A monster day for the Rhode Island native. And the best part? He stayed upright rounding the bases both times he went yard—something that was a challenge against Millbrook.

Mark Windle '26 also had a rather strong day at the plate, clubbing a home run to go along with three hits total. He drove in three and scored three runs as well.

Francis Conners-Schmid '28 capped off the power parade with a homer of his own. He tallied three RBIs, two runs scored, and one walk. A stellar 11 runs were produced by the trio.

Other contributions came from Evan Clark '26, who notched two RBIs and a hit, and Nate Bisceglie '27, who added two hits and an RBI.

Leadoff batter Jake Acosta '27 was also in the multi-hit club, earning two and walking once to go with three runs. Sixth former Lincoln Taylor '26 recorded two singles as well and scored a run.

The victory demonstrates the Knights show no signs of slowing down as the regular season comes down the stretch. They'll look to keep it rolling on Saturday, May 2, when the same Wilbraham & Monson team comes to the Hilltop. First pitch is 3 p.m.

Knights reach double digits for third straight game, top Williston 11–3

Three games, 34 runs scored—an incredible 11.33 per game, for the mathematicians out there. That’s Salisbury over its last three games, in four days, mind you.

The Knights utilized a bullpen day on the mound to get through seven innings of offensive excellence, with Jackson Pettid '27 getting the nod. The fifth former threw 3.0 innings of scoreless, one-hit ball on an efficient 37 pitches. He struck out three. Sebastian Herrera '28 relieved him in the fourth and went the rest of the way, giving up three runs, two earned, on five hits and three walks. He, too, struck out three Williston batters.

As for the aforementioned offense, two batters led the way: Francis Conners-Schmid '28 and Mark Windle '26. The former clubbed two doubles, tallied four RBIs, and scored one run. The latter, meanwhile, notched two hits—one of them a home run—and drove in three. He also walked once and scored three times. Two different ways to produce, yet the same result: dominance.

Other RBI contributions came from Nasir Stevenson '26, Jake Acosta '27, Nate Bisceglie '27, and Jordan Rittenberg '26. Acosta mashed a double and scored a run as well, while Bisceglie added a single. Stevenson also scored a run.

Additional runs came from the bottom third of the lineup: Grayson Simmons '27, Noah Goodrich '28 (two), and Evan Clark '26 (two). Having that much depth will bode well for Salisbury if it can run the table and make a postseason push.

The victory keeps Salisbury in the driver’s seat for a WNEPBL playoff spot. The math is simple: win out, and you’re in. So far, so good.

The next test will be a road trip to Wilbraham & Monson on Wednesday, April 29. First pitch is 3 p.m.

Knights complete season sweep of Berkshire in 10-1 drubbing

A mere 48 hours removed from a 13-0 mercy-rule victory, Salisbury made the short trip to Berkshire to face the same Bears squad. Different venue, different day, but virtually the same result: a convincing win for the Knights.

Matthew Chirumbolo '26 got the nod on the mound for the visitors, and similar to Chuck Brady '27 on Wednesday, the Salisbury arm "shoved." The sixth-form captain went 5.0 innings strong, giving up just one hit and one walk. He also struck out seven.

Liam Colley '26 relieved the Maine commit in the sixth, giving up one earned run while surrendering one hit and two walks. Francis Conners-Schmid '28 shut the door in the seventh, striking out two in a hitless inning.

Smooth sailing across the board.

At the plate, Coach Simboli's squad built off Wednesday's lopsided victory, teeing off for 10 runs. Conners-Schmid led the way, tallying two hits, two RBIs, a walk, and two runs scored. Mark Windle '26 was no slouch either, notching a pair of singles, two runs, a walk, and an RBI. Jake Acosta '27 was also in the multi-hit club, recording a single and a double to go along with three runs scored.

Jordan Rittenberg '26 — who quietly has put together an excellent season — added a single, an RBI, and a run. Grayson Simmons '27 and Evan Clark '26 did the same, minus crossing home plate. Noah Goodrich '28 rounded out the RBI club, bringing one home.

Third former Cooper Bunce '29 also contributed a hit and a run. It is always good to see the next generation of Knights making an impact.

The back-to-back blowout wins serve as a nice motivator ahead of a trip up to Williston Northampton School tomorrow, April 25. First pitch is 2:30 p.m.

Brady punches out 10, Bisceglie goes yard as Knights mercy-rule Berkshire 13-0 

Less than 24 hours removed from a 9-7 scrimmage victory over Putnam Science Academy, Salisbury welcomed Berkshire to the Hilltop this afternoon looking to do something it hadn’t done in two weeks: win a WNEPBL game. Three straight losses—two against Canterbury and one at the hands of Cheshire—had plagued the team as of late.  

Not anymore, however. A 13-0 thumping of Berkshire this afternoon has brought greatly missed vibes back to Coach Simboli’s squad. 

Charlie Brady ’27 got the start for the Knights—and for good reason. The fifth former hurled 5.0 innings of one-hit ball, walking three and striking out 10 along the way. Of his 78 pitches thrown, 46 were strikes. Pure dominance. 

At the plate, countless Knights got involved in the mercy rule. Salisbury scored three in the second, two in the third, four in the fourth, and four in the fifth. The highlight of the day came when the game was already at 11-0 and Nate Bisceglie ’27 belted his second home run of the season over the right-field wall, securing the shortened victory. He finished the day with two hits, two runs scored, and three RBIs total. 

Mark Windle ’26 and Noah Goodrich ’28 were the other multi-RBI producers, with each of them driving in two. Windle tallied one hit, two walks, and scored three runs of his own. Goodrich, meanwhile, clubbed a double, walked twice, and scored once. 

Other key contributions came from Francis Conners-Schmid ’28, Jordan Rittenberg ’26, Grayson Simmons ’27, and Evan Clark ’26. Each of them recorded one RBI and at least one hit. Nasir Stevenson ’26 added two singles of his own and scored twice. Jake Acosta ’27 was also in the multi-run club, reaching base once on a single and again on a walk. 

The offensive outburst shows just how good this Knights team is when it’s firing on all cylinders. They’ll try to do it again on Friday, April 24, against the same Berkshire team, this time in Sheffield. First pitch is 4 p.m. 

Knights use pivotal six-run seventh to top Putnam Science, 9–7

Tied 3–3 entering the seventh inning, Salisbury came to the plate in need of a go-ahead run. They got that and plenty more yesterday at Dodd Stadium—tallying six runs to secure the victory.

Blake Taylor ’27 got the nod for the Knights, going 4.0 innings. He surrendered three runs, two of them earned, five hits, and two walks, and struck out three along the way.

From there, Zach Uysal ’26 relieved Taylor in the fifth—breezing through two innings of no-run ball. That abruptly shifted in the seventh, however, as Uysal could only get one out while giving up three runs, two of which were earned. That brought Liam Colley ’26 in to shut the door, and that’s exactly what the sixth former did: 0.2 innings with no earned runs.

At the plate, no one had a better day than second baseman Jordan Rittenberg ’26. The sixth former clubbed three hits—one of them being a double—and drove in four runs. He also scored two runs.

Shortstop Evan Clark ’26 also tallied three hits and had one RBI to go with them. Grayson Simmons ’27, meanwhile, notched two hits, drove in one, and scored once.

Other contributions came from Mark Windle ’26, who had a run-scoring double; Francis Conners-Schmid ’28, who scored twice and recorded a single; and Nate Bisceglie ’27, who doubled and scored twice.

Oliver Stinchon ’27 and Sebastian Herrera ’28 each recorded singles.

The victory gets Salisbury back on track as it hosts Berkshire today, April 22, at 2:30 p.m.

Knights top Putnam Science 3–2 behind Nate Bisceglie's go-ahead triple in sixth

Salisbury welcomed Putnam Science Academy to the Hilltop this afternoon on a deceivingly chilly April day. While the sun was shining, consistent wind gusts of well over 20 miles per hour made for less-than-ideal playing conditions. Despite this, the Knights battled hard to a 3–2 victory, thanks to Nate Bisceglie '27's run-producing triple in the bottom of the sixth.

Blake Taylor '27 got the start for the home team and threw 4.0 innings of shutout ball. Despite walking six and surrendering one hit, the fifth former managed to get out of every situation he faced, striking out three along the way. He tossed 76 pitches, 41 of them strikes.

The Knights showed their appreciation for their starter following his final inning, generating two runs in the bottom of the fourth. Mark Windle '26 represented the game's first run, coming home on a single by Bisceglie. Francis Conners-Schmid '28 crossed the plate right after, driven in by Jordan Rittenberg '26.

The 2–0 margin didn't last long, however, as Zach Uysal '26 replaced Taylor in the fifth and couldn't keep Putnam Science off the board. The visitors tied the game efficiently, dinking Uysal for a hit, two walks, and two runs. The postgrad struck out two in his inning of work and, perhaps most importantly, limited the damage to a deuce.

After a scoreless bottom of the fifth, Jackson Pettid '27 took over the pitching duties, breezing through the top half of the inning. Then, after Windle reached base via fielder's choice, Bisceglie put Salisbury back in front—and this time, it was for good.

The fifth former from New York, NY, belted a ball to deep right-center field, allowing Windle to race around the basepaths and eventually score the go-ahead run. Pettid closed the door in the top of the seventh, securing the 3–2 victory for the Knights.

The triumph keeps morale high heading into a road game against Millbrook tomorrow, April 8. First pitch is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Salisbury topped the Mustangs 6–0 in the two teams' first matchup on April 4.

Knights shut out Millbrook in home opener; improve to 2–0

Move over, New York Yankees—there’s a new pitching staff ready to take crown as most dominant.

Two games, two shutouts for Salisbury—the most recent coming this afternoon in a 6–0 triumph over Millbrook.

Three days removed from Matt Chirumbolo ‘26’s gem against Suffield, Nikhil Parikh ‘27 got the nod on the mound today and, without remorse, “shoved” just like his teammate. The fifth former from the Big Apple went 6.0 innings, giving up just two hits and striking out six along the way. He tossed 82 pitches, with 53 of them being strikes. Jackson Pettid '27 relieved him in the seventh and used a modest 15 pitches—10 strikes—to shut the door.

At the plate, run production started with Mark Windle '26, who utilized a sacrifice fly to drive in Jake Acosta '27 in the first inning. A two-spot followed in the third and fourth innings, and one more came across in the sixth.

Along with Acosta, run scorers were Nasir Stevenson '26, Windle (3), and Evan Clark '26.

Nate Bisceglie '27 had the best day batting, tallying three hits and recording two RBIs. Francis Conners-Schmid '28's performance was nothing to slouch at either, as the fourth former tallied three hits and drove in one. Clark and Jordan Rittenberg '26 both earned RBIs, too.

Salisbury will look to improve to 3–0 in league play on Wednesday, April 8, when it heads to Millbrook for a rematch. First pitch is at 2:30 p.m.

Knights mercy-rule Suffield 12-0 in regular-season opener

Opening Day has arrived for the 2026 Knights Baseball team, and with it, so has the dominance fans have witnessed for countless years. A 12-0 mercy-rule victory (five innings) over Suffield Academy this afternoon was just the start the doctor ordered, as Salisbury hopes to return to championship form.

Reigning Duane Estes Pitcher of the Year and Maine commit Matthew Chirumbolo '26 got the nod on the mound for the opener, and, like he did all of last year, "shoved." The team captain breezed through the Tigers lineup, pitching all 5.0 innings and striking out four along the way. He surrendered four hits and no walks on 66 pitches — 45 of which were strikes. Nice and easy for the right-hander from Harwinton, CT.

At the plate, Salisbury jumped ahead early, tallying five runs in the top of the first. They added seven more in the third. That's all they needed to secure the condensed victory.

Third baseman Noah Goodrich '28, batting in the nine-hole, found the most production of any player on the day, going two-for-two and driving home three. He also scored a run himself.

A pair of outfielders, Mark Windle '26 and Francis Conners-Schmid '28, posted similar statlines. Both tallied two RBIs, two hits, and two runs. Conners-Schmid also reached base a third time on a walk.

Other production came from leadoff DH Brooks Franklin '26, who drove in one and scored once. Catcher Jake Acosta '27 did the exact same, along with a walk. Evan Clark '26, meanwhile, not only drove in one and scored twice, but the postgrad was walked three times — the most of any Knight.

Second baseman Jordan Rittenberg '26 scored twice on one hit and two walks, and right fielder Nate Bisceglie '27 crossed home plate once following a walk.

While scoring 12 runs on 10 hits and 10 walks is certainly a highlight, the biggest moment happened in the third, when Acosta, Windle, and Conners-Schmid hit back-to-back-to-back doubles. There aren't many teams in New England that have the depth to do something like that. There are even fewer that have a player in the nine-spot — Goodrich — driving home three runs.

It's a long road ahead for Interim Head Coach James Simboli's squad, but today was certainly a step in the right direction. They'll look to make it two in a row on Saturday, April 4, when the Knights host Millbrook. First pitch is scheduled for 2:30 p.m.

Parikh strikes out 12, combines with Brady for no-hitter as Knights roll past Citius 6–1

Salisbury welcomed Citius Prep to the Hilltop on Saturday in its final tune-up ahead of the regular season. Safe to say, the Knights are ready for games to count.

Charlie Brady '27 got the start on the mound for the Knights, surrendering one run, no hits, and five walks in 3.0 innings pitched. He also struck out five. He was relieved in the fourth by Nikhil Parikh '27, who not only kept the no-hitter intact but recorded all 12 outs via strikeout. The duo combined for 17 strikeouts—keeping in mind the maximum is 21. Not half bad.

At the plate, Salisbury produced a two-spot in the third, fourth, and fifth innings. Nate Bisceglie '27 had the blast of the day, clubbing a two-run home run—the team’s first of the season. Noah Goodrich '28 also drove in two runs and had two hits. Nasir Stevenson '26 and Jake Acosta '27 both notched RBIs as well.

Run scorers were Mark Windle '26, Bisceglie, Evan Clark '26, Jordan Rittenberg '26 (2), and Goodrich.

The Knights will open the regular season on Wednesday, April 1, when they travel to Suffield for a 3 p.m. game. Spirits are high—and rightfully so.

Knights top Avon 5–3 in scrimmage

Salisbury welcomed Avon Old Farms to the Hilltop this afternoon for a scrimmage between the all-boys schools. And while the game may not have counted officially, the Knights certainly took pride in beating their rival, enjoying a 5–3 triumph.

Reigning Duane Estes Pitcher of the Year and team captain Matthew Chirumbolo ’26 got the start on the mound for Salisbury and tossed a scoreless first inning. In the second, however, the sixth former faced some turbulence, surrendering three runs. He responded brilliantly, though, and went on to throw two more innings of shutout ball. He struck out seven over his four innings of work.

The three runs ended up meaning little in the grand scheme of the game, as the Knights drove home five of their own. Catcher Jake Acosta ’27 led the way at the plate, tallying two hits and two RBIs. He also scored a run of his own. Second baseman Jordan Rittenberg ’26 reached base twice on the afternoon, walking once and driving home a run on a single. He too scored a run.

Other contributions came from shortstop Brooks Franklin ’26, who earned an RBI the hard way after being hit by a pitch and eventually scored, and center fielder Mark Windle ’26, who thumped a run-scoring double. Nate Bisceglie ’27 and Grayson Simmons ’27 both tallied one hit apiece as well.

Salisbury held the lead in the fifth when Chirumbolo was relieved by Francis Conners-Schmid ’28. The fourth former hurled three innings of scoreless ball, striking out three while allowing just one hit and one walk.

The win keeps spirits high as the final scrimmage of the season approaches on Saturday, March 28. The Knights will host Citius Prep then, with a scheduled start time of 2:30 p.m.