UMass Boston edged out the No. 29 Southern Maine Huskies in a tightly contested 4-3 baseball game, with Wes Sturrup driving in the decisive run in the sixth inning. This game concludes the season series with both teams having one win each, leaving Southern Maine at an overall record of 25-9 and 12-2 in Little East Conference play. UMass Boston improves its record to 18-18 overall and 6-8 in the conference.

By the Numbers
  • Scores by inning: Southern Maine 3, UMass Boston 4
  • Southern Maine's overall record: 25-9 (12-2 in LEC)
  • UMass Boston's overall record: 18-18 (6-8 in LEC)
  • Pitching Stats: UMB鈥檚 Robert Wunsch pitched 6.0 innings with 4 strikeouts, while SM鈥檚 Carson Black also pitched 6.0 innings with 4 strikeouts.
State of Play
  • Southern Maine managed to score three times against UMass Boston's pitching but struggled to sustain offensive momentum late in the game.
  • UMass Boston's bullpen executed flawlessly, not allowing a hit for the final three innings, which played a key role in securing the win.
  • Southern Maine had opportunities in the ninth inning, loading the bases but ultimately couldn't capitalize.
What's Next

Southern Maine looks to bounce back as they close out their regular season against Eastern Connecticut State in a doubleheader on Friday. The team will then prepare for the Little East Conference tournament, starting May 6.

Bottom Line

The Huskies must sharpen their offensive strategies and capitalize on scoring opportunities as they head into the final stretch of the regular season and prepare for crucial tournament play.