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Season in Review: 2018 Baseball

Bradley Smart • May 31, 2018

Two years removed from a Super Regionals appearance, the Eagles limped to a 17-win campaign, plagued by an inconsistent rotation, a lack of timely hitting, and struggles with the bullpen and close games.

Eagles Scrape Past Maine in High-Scoring, Eight-Inning Affair

Andy Backstrom • May 15, 2018

Brian Dempsey tied a career high with four hits, and Dante Baldelli scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning before a lighting storm kicked in, slightly abbreviating BC's two-run victory over Maine.

On Senior Day, Eagles Salvage Series Finale Against Louisville

Andy Backstrom • May 6, 2018

Brian Rapp pitched seven innings of one-run baseball, and Brian Dempsey—who logged three hits on the day—singled up the middle to score the game-winning run in the eighth inning, recording BC's second ACC win in the past four weeks.

Conference Woes Continue for BC in Weekend Series With Rival Notre Dame

Mike Malley • April 29, 2018

Dan Metzdorf hurled eight shutout innings for a Saturday win, but bullpen struggles in the other two games handed the Eagles yet another conference series loss, faltering against Notre Dame.

After Closing Seven-Run Gap, BC Falls to No. 17 FSU in Extras

Andy Backstrom • April 20, 2018

The Eagles plated at least one run in six of the final seven innings of play, forcing their fifth extra-innings affair this season, only to come up just short of a walk-off victory in the 11th frame.

Lineup, Bullpen Blunders Pave the Way for Demon Deacon Sweep

Andy Backstrom • April 14, 2018

Brian Rapp gave up just one earned run in six innings of work, but BC only mustered three hits and one run of its own, not nearly enough to make up for the bullpen's late-game blunders.

Wake Forest Shuts Out Eagles in Series-Opening Doubleheader

Brady Williamson • April 13, 2018

BC's three-game win streak came to an end on Saturday, as the Eagles struck out 26 times over the course of their series-opening doubleheader, mustering just five hits and zero runs.

Previewing 2018 Baseball: Massachusetts

Bradley Smart • April 10, 2018

BC dropped the first-round game to Harvard, spoiling chances at a Beanpot four-peat, and will look to avoid going winless as they play host to Massachusetts in the consolation game.

Rapp, Eagles Roll Past Pittsburgh 8-0, End Eight-Game Skid

Bradley Smart • April 8, 2018

Brian Rapp took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, Gian Martellini had a three-run double, and BC snapped an eight-game skid in convincing fashion against Pittsburgh on Sunday afternoon.

Eagles Drop Two More in Doubleheader Against Pittsburgh

Charlie Sommers • April 7, 2018

BC recorded 22 hits in the two-game set—seven more than the Panthers—but ultimately couldn't overcome the fact that it continuously shot itself in the foot, logging 15 walks and four errors on the day.

No. 12 Clemson Relegates Eagles to Bottom of ACC Standings With Sweep

Peter Kim • March 31, 2018

BC, now losers of a season-worst fives straight, was swept for the first time all year, dropping four games below .500 in ACC play against its fourth ranked opponent of the 2018 campaign.

Cunningham’s Field Day Powers BC Past Virginia Tech in Series Opener

Marc Occhipinti • March 23, 2018

Jack Cunningham drove in four runs in the first of the Eagles' three-game series against Virginia Tech, and BC held on for its inaugural victory at Brighton Field.