The Maritime College baseball team split a doubleheader against St. Joseph's LI, maintaining their tie for first place in the Skyline Conference. The Privateers won the first game decisively, 13-2, powered by Owen Weber's three-run homer and Ryan Ventura's contributions. However, they were shut out 15-0 in Game 2, marking their first shutout loss this season, as the Golden Eagles exploded with a nine-run third inning.

By the Numbers
  • Maritime tallied 13 hits in Game 1, with all nine players scoring at least one run.
  • St. Joseph's LI scored nine runs in the third inning of Game 2, led by Joe Thatcher's three-run homer and Connor Bunce's grand slam.
State of Play
  • The split keeps both teams in contention for the Skyline Conference title.
  • Maritime's record now stands at 17-14 overall and 12-4 in the conference.
What's Next

Maritime has two doubleheaders remaining, starting with a matchup against Yeshiva on Friday. The outcomes will be crucial for their postseason positioning.

Bottom Line

The Privateers must regroup quickly after their shutout loss to maintain their title hopes and capitalize on their remaining schedule. Consistency will be key as they approach the end of the regular season.