Mumbai Beats Arabia 5-3 To Spoil Home Team Debut
DUBAI, UAE (November 18, 2025) – Tushar Lalwani became the first Indian pitcher to win an official professional game, coupled with timely hitting from Lou Helmig and Gedionne Marlin, the Mumbai Cobras defeated home-team Arabia Wolves 5-3, to keep their lead in the Baseball United Season 1 standings and spoil the local franchise’s debut.
Akeel Morris had a solid 3.0 IP relief appearance, allowing one hit, giving two walks and striking out one batter, after coming to the mound following an injury to starter Dylan Spain. Spain pitched a scoreless inning before feeling discomfort in his elbow. The successful pitching performance of the Indian team's bullpen was highlighted by Mumbai's new hero, Tushar Lalwani, who, although he allowed a run, remained solid when facing Jacinto Cirpiota with the Money Ball in play, and ending the inning to earn the victory.
Brandon Kaminer (2.0 IP, 2K), and Chandler Woolridge (2.0, 2H, 2R, 2ER, 1BB, 3 SO), completed the labor.
Lou Helmig went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and one RBI, while Gedionne Marlin went 3-for-4 with a triple, one run scored and one RBI to lead Mumbai's offense. Brantley Bell went 2-for-4 with two runs scored.
Other highlights:
- Angelo Cabral made the only Fireball of the game effective, after striking out Gedionne Marlin in the sixth inning.
- Paul Myro hit a triple with 2 RBIs in the ninth inning for Arabia, dramatically bringing the Wolves within 2 run distance. This late reaction was not enough to avoid defeat.
- Wolves starter Shawn Fekete took the loss, after 2.0 IP, in which he allowed 4 hits, 2 earned runs, gave two walks and struck out two.
- With this result, Mumbai moved to 3-1 to lead Baseball United Season 1 standing, followed by Karachi (1-2) and Arabia (0-1). The Mid East Falcons make their debut tomorrow, November 19th.
