The Husson University baseball team lost to RV Bates College 7-5 after a strong eighth inning by Bates. The game saw several lead changes, with Husson initially tying and then leading before Bates regained control late. Notably, Husson's John Hanlon hit his first collegiate home run to contribute to scoring, but the Eagles couldn't hold off Bates' comeback efforts. Despite a rally in the ninth, Husson was unable to capitalize on scoring chances and ultimately fell short.

By the Numbers
  • Bates scored four runs in the eighth inning, recovering from a 5-4 deficit.
  • Husson's John Hanlon posted a home run in his first collegiate career hit, contributing to two RBIs.
State of Play
  • Bates improves to 16-3 on the season following the non-conference win.
  • Husson falls to 7-11, with upcoming games against Thomas College in the North Atlantic Conference.
What's Next

Husson will look to rebound this weekend against Thomas College, with a doubleheader scheduled for Saturday at 1 p.m. This series will be crucial for improving their conference standing.

Bottom Line

The Eagles showed resilience but fell victim to late-game struggles against Bates. They need to build on their scoring opportunities and maintain leads to secure wins in their upcoming series.