2024-25 Worcester State University Baseball News

  • Lancers Hit Early Snag, Fall to Vikings
    April 25, 2025
    Worcester, MA- As the final two weeks of the season hit the calendar the Worcester State Baseball team (18-10, 9-6) are aiming to claim the final two series and take a top spot moving into the conference post season. Their second to last test is Salem State with their single game on the road this afternoon against the Vikings (13-14, 8-7) in a crucial battle for positioning.
  • Mondesir Named NCBWA Rookie of the Week
    April 23, 2025
    Worcester State University (Massachusetts) freshman outfielder Christopher Mondesir was a near unanimous selection after logging six extra-base hits, five of which were homers, in a week which saw him finish 11-for-18 at the plate (.618). Mondesir connected on a pair of grand slams, homered four times, and drove home 11 to set a single game record in a victory over Bridgewater State.
  • Mondesir and Smith Named MASCAC Players of the Week
    April 22, 2025
    Worcester, MA- After a record setting week by the Worcester State Baseball team, the Lancers again had two selected as MASCAC weekly honorees. For the second time this season graduate student Ben Smith (Bourne, MA) was selected as MASCAC Pitcher of the Week while first year Christopher Mondesir (Roslindale, MA) was named MASCAC Rookie of the Week.
  • Lancers Claim Series with Falcons on 2.5 Game Day
    April 21, 2025
    Worcester, MA- After half a game of action to wrap up an earlier outing from last week against Fitchburg the Lancers (17-9, 6-5) look to get right back down to business for their regularly scheduled doubleheader against the Falcons on the day. After a record breaking Saturday for Worcester that found them fall in the series to Bridgewater, they had their focus set on claiming the series versus the Falcons.
  • Lancers Split with Bears on Record Breaking Day for Worcester
    April 19, 2025
    Worcester, MA- After a tough nine yesterday afternoon, the Lancers baseball team (15-8, 6-4) is back in action and looking to take the series versus the Bears (17-9, 8-2). The series victory is still crucial in determining the top speed in the postseason, so Worcester is extra motivated to come away claiming the series.
  • Lancers Fall to Bears Late in Game One Meeting as Smith Claims 100th Career Hit
    April 18, 2025
    Worcester, MA- After a grueling finish versus Framingham State on Wednesday, the Lancers Baseball team (15-7, 6-3) aim to bounce back in a nine-inning battle in game one of the series with the Bridgewater Bears (16-8, 7-2). In a series that could ultimately determine the top of the conference, each team is focused on one mission, claiming the series.
  • Ninth Inning Battle Sees Lancers Felled by Rams
    April 16, 2025
    Worcester, MA- After completing just 5.5 half inning yesterday before a storm rolled in, the Lancers baseball (15-6, 6-2) were ready to pause that meeting and flip focus to Framingham State (5-19, 3-6)  this afternoon to close out the series season. Worcester has already claimed a 9-0 and 8-6 win over the Rams this season and is aiming for the second conference sweep of the year. 
  • After Days Delay, Lancers Wrap up Home Win over Falcons on the Road
    April 15, 2025
    Worcester, MA- After two big wins on Friday versus Framingham State, the Lancers Baseball team (15-6, 6-2) broke away from the Rams matchup to face off in their first with Fitchburg State this season. The Lancers host this years nine game meeting while the Falcons will host the two sevens on Monday in a noon Patriot’s Day battle/
  • Price and Normandie Tabbed for MASCAC Weekly Honors
    April 14, 2025
    Worcester, MA- For the fourth time this season, the Worcester State Baseball team has been honored for MASCAC weekly honors. Sophomores Gavin Price (Worcester, MA), who has garnered his third weekly honor as pitcher of the week, and Tyler Normandie (Lowell, MA) claim honors for their work this past week in conference.
  • Lancers Claim the Sweep over Rams, Price Records No Hitter
    April 11, 2025
    Worcester, MA—After a washed-out weekend last weekend and an expected repeat this weekend, the Worcester State Baseball team (13-6, 4-2) is back in action on a Friday afternoon for the second straight week as they journey to Framingham State to face off for two against the Rams. 
  • Lancers Fall in Ninth Inning Battle to Owls
    April 09, 2025
    Worcester, MA- After weather and shifting schedule played havoc with the Lancers Owls meetings over the last week Worcester State (13-5, 4-1) will now make a return trip to Westfield this afternoon to take the mound first as the home team in the traveling series. The Owls and Lancers met last Friday where each team managed to claim a win with today’s game being the deciding factor in the season series between the two teams.
  • Lancers Comeback Big in Second Game to Split the Day with Owls
    April 04, 2025
    Worcester, MA- In a bummed up series, the Worcester State Baseball team (12-4, 3-0) makes the trip out west to take on conference rivals Westfield State in what could ultimately be a crucial series for their postseason seeding.
  • Lancers Tame Lyons Comeback, Claiming Victory
    April 02, 2025
    Worcester, MA- A match two years in the making, the Worcester State Baseball team (11-4, 3-0) journey’s to Wheaton College to face off with the Lyons. The teams were initially to meet both last season and earlier this year but weather has played a factor in moving this nine-inning action to Wheaton today.
  • Lancers Complete Sweep of MCLA Behind Iamarone Career 100th Hit
    March 28, 2025
    Worcester, MA- With the opening conference win under their belt versus MCLA from yesterday, the Worcester State Baseball team (9-4, 1-0) looks to complete the Sweep over MCLA (2-10, 0-1) with an afternoon matchup this afternoon held at Williams College. The Lancers and Trailblazers will go for two seven-inning battles in the afternoon light to close out their conference regular season meetings this season.
  • Lancers Claim Conference Opening Win over MCLA
    March 27, 2025
    Worcester, MA- After a thrilling Spring break trip that found Worcester State Baseball (8-4, 0-0) come home with seven more wins on the season, the Lancers have shifted their focus to conference play as they host the conference opener this afternoon in a single nine-inning battle with the MCLA Trailblazers (2-9, 0-0).
  • Price and Direnzo named MASCAC Pitcher and Rookie of the Week
    March 24, 2025
    Worcester, MA- After a successful 7-3 week down in Florida, the Worcester State Baseball repeated on their dual MASCAC weekly honors as sophomore Gavin Price (Worcester, MA) and first year Matthew Direnzo (Leicester, MA) claimed pitcher and rookie of the week honors.
  • Lancers Split with Hamilton in Final Day of Spring Break Play
    March 22, 2025
    Worcester, MA- with the final day of Spring Break action for the Lancers Baseball team (7-3,0-0), Worcester State wraps up the trip with a seven inning double header versus Hamilton before their journey home tomorrow morning.
  • Lancers Take the Split with St. Norbert
    March 20, 2025
    Worcester, MA- After an early Spring Break trip loss to Trinity, the Lancers Baseball team (6-2, 0-0) have been on a dominant role in both pitching, defensive and offensive sections of the game to claim four straight wins. Worcester is looking to end the day with  eight wins as they go for two sevens versus St. Norbert in a midday Thursday matchup.
  • Lancers Claim Second Sweep, Pull Double Victories over Juniata
    March 19, 2025
    Worcester, MA- In their third day of Spring break action, the Worcester State Baseball team (4-2, 0-0) is looking for their third and fourth straight win after sweeping St. Lawrence on St. Patrick’s day. After a day for practice between, the Lancers aimed to continue their offensive success that has been coming on strong in their trip to Florida.
  • Offensive Blasts Lancers Past St. Lawrence in Spring Break Sweep
    March 17, 2025
    Worcester, MA- The Lancers Baseball team (2-2, 0-0) would enter their second day of Spring Break action versus St. Lawrence in a St. Patrick’s day battle in the sun.
  • Smith and Catlin Named MASCAC Players of the Week
    March 17, 2025
    Worcester, MA- With a pre–Spring Break win over Wentworth and Split on day one, the Lancers found success on the week as Spring Break started. To cap it off the Lancers had two awarded with this week’s MASCAC weekly honors. Graduate student Ben Smith (Bourne, MA) and first year Riggs Catlin (Dedham, MA) would be named Pitcher and Rookie of the Week.
  • Lancers Open Spring Break with Split with Trinity
    March 16, 2025
    Worcester, MA- After starting the season 1-1 in New England the Worcester State Baseball team began their Spring Break trip today with a double header versus Trinity in a New England battle down south at the Northeast Regional Park. Worcester looked to get their spring break started with success as they embraced the heat  in both the air and in the action.
  • Lancers Claim Victory over Wentworth For First Win on the Season
    March 11, 2025
    Worcester, MA- After a windy week forced the movement of some early season games, the Worcester State Baseball team (0-1, 0-0) is back on the diamond today with a trip to Wentworth to take on the Leopards as they look to claim their first win of the season.
  • After Late Comeback Lancers Fall to AMCATs in Ninth
    March 01, 2025
    Worcester, MA- In the first game of the 2025 season, the Worcester State Baseball team travels to the New England Baseball Complex to begin their season versus Anna Maria. This game is a taste of next season when the AMCATS will officially be joining the MASCAC as a new core member of the conference.
  • Baseball Claims 6th in MASCAC Preseason Poll
    February 19, 2025
    Westfield, Mass.— Reigning MASCAC Regular Season and Tournament Champions Bridgewater State are tabbed by the coaches from around the league to win their fourth straight championship during the 2025 season.
  • Baseball Announces 2025 Schedule Release
    January 27, 2025
    Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Baseball team, led by third year coach Phil Price, are pleased to announce their 2025 season schedule. The Lancers concluded last season advancing to the second round of the MASCAC Tournament and an 11-28, 9-12, in conference record. Worcester will be led by NCAA top ranked, and 2024 MASCAC First Team selection, graduate student Ben Smith (Bourne, MA) and seniors Tyler Smith (Leominster, MA) and Anthony Iamarone (Providence, RI). The trio will be joined but a wide array of returning and new talent both on the mound, in the field and at the plate as the team aims to claim the top spot in the conference.
  • Catlin and Price Named MASAC Rookie and Pitcher of the Week
    Worcester, MA- For the third straight week, the Worcester State Baseball team has taken home dual honors for the MASCAC Player of the Week as sophomore Gavin Price (Worcester, MA) and first year Riggs Catlin (Dedham, MA) claim their second honors of the season as Pitcher and Rookie of the Week.
  • Today’s (4/14) Baseball Game vs. Framingham State Postponed
    Worcester, MA- Due to the unexpected conditions this weekend, the Worcester State Baseball game scheduled for this afternoon (4/14) has been postponed. A new date and time are still to be determined. Please follow the Worcester State Baseball schedule page for updates.