Edward Waters Wins 2026 SIAC Championship in 6–4 Battle Over Spring Hill

Edward Waters University captured the 2026 SIAC Baseball Championship with a gritty 6–4 win over Spring Hill in Macon, Georgia, securing another title for one of the conference’s hottest programs.

The victory gives the Tigers their second SIAC championship in three seasons, finishing a dominant postseason run that showcased consistency, clutch hitting, and strong pitching. Edward Waters ended the year on an 11-game winning streak and went undefeated (4–0) in tournament play.

Their path to the title was anything but easy. The Tigers opened the tournament with a narrow 12–11 win over Benedict, followed by another tight 8–7 victory over Miles. They then defeated Spring Hill twice in succession, including the championship game, to claim the crown.

In the final, Edward Waters relied on timely offense and key pitching performances. Tournament MVP Andres Carracciolo contributed two hits, an RBI, and a stolen base. Bobby Torres, an All-Tournament selection, added two hits and three RBIs to help drive the offense.

On the mound, starter Tyler Pfirrmann delivered 4.1 innings with six strikeouts, while freshman reliever Ty Mitzel earned the win after shutting down Spring Hill with 4.2 innings of strong relief work.

The championship adds another milestone to a standout season for head coach Reginald Johnson, who also surpassed 400 career wins during the year.

Several players also earned conference honors, including Daniel Donaldson-Fountain (SIAC Player of the Year) and Torres (Utility Player of the Year). Pfirrmann earned First-Team All-SIAC recognition, while Angelo Prieto and Jordan Smith received Second-Team honors.

With the SIAC title secured, Edward Waters now awaits a potential berth in the NCAA Division II South Regional Tournament.