Baseball Serie B: JFK Mondovì Opens Season with Split at Old Rags Lodi
After a forced postponement in the opening round due to Catalana’s withdrawal, JFK Baseball Mondovì officially launched their 2026 Serie B campaign with a doubleheader split at Old Rags Lodi on April 19, 2026. The biancoblù dropped the first game 5-4 before responding with a dominant 16-5 victory in the second match, marking an uneven but promising start to their season.
The opening contest began slowly for Mondovì, who managed just one run in the first inning and held a 4-4 tie through six innings of play. However, a decisive seventh inning proved costly, as a series of defensive errors allowed Lodi to seize a 5-4 lead that held until the final out. Offensively, Julian Pedrouzo stood out with three hits, while Federico Lingua, Alfredo Obando Rumy, and Lorenzo Forte similarly contributed to the team’s efforts at the plate.
In stark contrast, the second game saw JFK Baseball Mondovì return to form, delivering what the team described as a “suntuosa” performance. The biancoblù unleashed a 16-5 rout, fueled by over 15 hits and power from multiple corners of the lineup. Pedrouzo continued his surge with a towering home run estimated at 120 meters, clearing the fence with three runs on board. Additional offensive support came from Lingua, young Davide Cavallera, and Obando Rumy, who all registered productive at-bats.
On the mound, Mattias Rihia and David Chavez Rumbos delivered strong outings to stabilize the pitching effort in game two, helping secure the lopsided victory. The team’s resilience after the opening loss underscored their depth and ability to adjust between games.
Looking ahead, JFK Baseball Mondovì will return home to face the Buffaloes of Bovisio in their next Serie B fixture, aiming to build on the momentum from their explosive second-game performance.
The 2026 Serie B season marks a return to competitive play for Mondovì following Catalana’s absence in the scheduled opener, which shifted the league’s early dynamics. As one of the historic clubs in Italian baseball, JFK carries expectations of consistency in the national tier, and their ability to respond after adversity in Lodi will be closely watched as the campaign progresses.
For updates on JFK Baseball Mondovì’s Serie B journey, including upcoming fixtures, player statistics, and team announcements, fans are encouraged to follow official channels from the Federazione Italiana Baseball Softball (FIBS) and the club’s verified communications.
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