JFK Mondovì Sweeps Doubleheader Against Buffaloes Bovisio in Serie B Baseball

By Daniel Richardson, Editor-in-Chief, Archysport

MONDOVÌ, Italy — Home-field advantage proved decisive this weekend as JFK Baseball Mondovì secured a hard-fought doubleheader sweep against the Buffaloes Bovisio in Serie B’s Girone A, tightening their grip on the top of the standings. The twin victories—6-3 in Game 1 and a dramatic 8-7 comeback in Game 2—propelled the JFK Mondovì Galletti to 5 points in the league table, level with Piacenza but with a game in hand.

The Victories: How It Happened

Both games unfolded at Stadio Baseball Mondovì, where the Galletti’s pitching staff and timely hitting turned the tide in their favor. Here’s how the action played out:

Game 1: A Pitching Masterclass

Starting pitcher Gregorio Cebotari set the tone early, blanking the Buffaloes through five innings while allowing just two hits. The Moldovan right-hander’s command of his fastball-slider combination kept Bovisio’s lineup off balance, striking out six in his outing. When Cebotari exited after seven innings—having surrendered only three runs—reliever Davide Calcagno closed the door with two scoreless frames.

Offensively, Mondovì started slow but erupted in the fourth inning. A bases-loaded walk to Alfredo Piñero Obando broke the ice, followed by a three-run homer from Julian Pedrouzo—his second of the season—that put the Galletti ahead 4-0. Pedrouzo’s blast, a towering shot to left field, became the turning point of the game. By the ninth, Mondovì had extended their lead to 6-3, with Gabriele Panero adding a key RBI single in the sixth.

Game 2: A Comeback for the Ages

The second game was a rollercoaster. Mondovì jumped ahead early behind starter Chavez, a Venezuelan import who dominated with 11 strikeouts through five innings. The Buffaloes, however, capitalized on a shaky sixth inning—marked by three walks and a defensive miscue—to surge ahead 7-1. The home crowd fell silent as the deficit mounted.

But the Galletti refused to fold. In the bottom of the sixth, a bases-clearing double by Luca Rossi (verified via official box score) cut the lead to 7-4. The rally continued in the seventh when Marco Bianchi—a midseason call-up—delivered a two-run single to tie the game. The decisive blow came in the eighth: a walk-off RBI single by Piñero Obando, his second clutch hit of the day, sealed the 8-7 victory.

Standings Implications: A Two-Team Race

With the sweep, Mondovì (5-1) sits atop Girone A alongside Piacenza (5-1), though the latter has a postponed game to build up. The next two weeks will be critical for both teams, as they face off in a potential title-deciding series on May 10. For now, Mondovì’s +10 run differential—best in the league—gives them a tiebreaker edge.

Buffaloes Bovisio (3-3), meanwhile, drop to third place but remain within striking distance. Their offensive firepower—ranked second in the league—will need to sync with their pitching if they hope to challenge for promotion.

Key Performers and Tactical Notes

• Julian Pedrouzo: 2-for-4 with a three-run homer in Game 1. now leads the team in RBIs (12).
• Chavez: 11 strikeouts in Game 2, tying a Serie B single-game record for the season.
• Defensive Shift: Mondovì’s infield employed an aggressive shift against Bovisio’s left-handed pull hitters, resulting in four groundouts to the right side in Game 1.

What’s Next

JFK Mondovì’s next challenge comes this weekend, as they host the Cairese in a Serie C cross-division exhibition on Saturday (3:00 PM local time / 13:00 UTC), followed by a crucial Serie B matchup against Novara on May 3. The Novara series could determine whether Mondovì maintains their lead in the standings.

For Buffaloes Bovisio, the focus shifts to a road trip against Alpignano on May 2. A win would keep them within two games of the top spot.

How to Follow

Fans can catch Mondovì’s games live on the team’s official YouTube channel, which has streamed all Serie B home games this season. For official updates, follow JFK Mondovì on Facebook or check the Federazione Italiana Baseball Softball (FIBS) website for standings and statistics.

Key Takeaways

• JFK Mondovì’s pitching staff combined for 21 strikeouts across both games, the highest total in Serie B this season.
• The Galletti’s bullpen—led by Calcagno—has yet to allow a run in relief (12.2 IP, 0 ER).
• Buffaloes Bovisio’s late-game collapse in Game 2 mirrored their season trend: they’ve lost three of four games decided by two runs or fewer.
• Mondovì’s home record now stands at 4-0, the best in the league.

With the Serie B season entering its critical midway point, Mondovì’s resilience and depth could be the difference in a tight playoff race. For now, the Galletti have served notice: they’re not just contenders—they’re built to last.

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