Saint Michael's College baseball team faced tough competition against 18th-ranked Bentley University, losing two close games in a Northeast 10 Conference doubleheader. The games ended with scores of 10-6 and 5-2, with Bentley solidifying their standing in the conference. Despite the losses, several standout performances were noted, particularly from the Purple Knights' players. Senior Keegan Burke shone in the second game, maintaining a shutout through six innings. However, the team couldn't sustain a late-game rally in the second match.

By the Numbers
  • Saint Michael's recorded 13-18 for the season and 11-11 in NE10 play.
  • Bentley boasts a 26-9 overall record and an 18-4 NE10 mark.
State of Play
  • Saint Michael's fell behind early, allowing Bentley to score four runs in the first inning of Game 1.
  • Keegan Burke's six-inning shutout effort in Game 2 was overshadowed by late-game struggles.
What's Next

Saint Michael's will look to bounce back in their next game against Franklin Pierce University on Wednesday, hoping to improve their season record and regain momentum in NE10 play.

Bottom Line

The Purple Knights need to leverage their strong individual performances into collective success, particularly focusing on closing out games effectively to secure much-needed victories.