Red Barons Sweep Tompkins Cortland in Sunday Doubleheader
Corning Community College put together a dominant offensive showing on Sunday at the Gutchess Sports Complex, taking both games of a doubleheader against Tompkins Cortland CC. The Red Barons combined for 26 runs across the two contests, highlighted by explosive innings, multi‑homer performances, and strong outings on the mound.
Game 1: Corning 13, Tompkins Cortland 9
Beam's Two‑Homer Day Leads Red Barons in High‑Scoring Opener
The Red Barons opened the afternoon with a statement win powered by Dylan Beam's standout performance at the plate. Beam launched two home runs and drove in three, pacing a Corning offense that tallied 13 hits and eight walks.
Key Moments
• Second Inning Surge: Corning struck first with a three‑run frame. Jordan Fiore drew a bases‑loaded walk, followed by a two‑run single from Thomas Cheplick.
• Back‑to‑Back Power in the Third: Aaron Lewis and Owen Lalley each homered to extend the lead with a three‑run inning.
• Beam Goes Deep—Twice: Dylan Beam homered in the fourth (a two‑run shot) and again in the sixth with a solo blast to left.
• Sixth Inning Insurance: Nolan Jamison added a two‑run single as Corning pushed the lead out of reach.
On the Mound
Porter Hermon earned the win, working 4.2 innings and allowing five unearned runs while striking out five. Riley Dooley, Nolan Jamison, and Kameron Smith combined to close out the final frames.
Offensive Leaders
• Andrew Jones: 3-for-4
• Owen Lalley & Cheplick: Multi-hit games
• Beam: 2 HR, 3 RBI
• Lewis & Jamison: Multiple stolen bases
• Team: 5 stolen bases, 8 walks, 13 hits
Game 2: Corning 13, Tompkins Cortland 3
Cheplick's Three-Hit Performance and Seven‑Run First Inning Seal the Sweep
The Red Barons wasted no time in Game 2, exploding for seven runs in the opening inning and never looking back. Cheplick led the charge with a perfect 3-for-3 performance, including two doubles and three RBI.
First Inning Breakout
Corning capitalized on early miscues and disciplined at‑bats:
• Two Tompkins Cortland errors plated the first two runs.
• Jamison and Owen McBane each drew bases‑loaded walks.
• Fiore drove in a run with a groundout.
• Cheplick capped the inning with a two‑run double.
Adding On
In the third, Cheplick singled home another run, and Beam executed a sacrifice bunt to bring in one more.
Pitching & Defense
Cheplick earned the win on the mound, allowing three runs on six hits over five innings with five strikeouts and no walks. Corning played error‑free defense, with McBane recording seven putouts to anchor the infield.
Offensive Highlights
• Cheplick: 3-for-3, 2 doubles, 3 RBI
• Jamison & Xaden Trevizo: Multi-hit games
• Team: 11 hits, clean defensive effort
Looking Ahead
Corning Community College returns to action Thursday at 2 p.m. for another doubleheader against Tompkins Cortland CC as they look to continue the momentum.