Box Score SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Western New England scored at-least one run in every inning but two as they handed baseball their second straight loss in the form of a 17-11 decision Thursday afternoon at Trelease Park.
THE BASICS
UMass Boston 11, Western New England University 17
UMass Boston (11-4)
Western New England University (9-5)
HOW IT HAPPENED
WNEU was able to plate at-least one run against all six Beacons pitchers that stepped on the hill in Wednesday's non-conference contest. After allowing two-runs in the top half of the first, the Golden Bears never trailed after that scoring four-runs in the bottom of the same inning.
UMass cut the deficit to one with a one-run second, while holding the Golden Bears off the scoreboard.
Western New England would then tack on 10 runs over the next four frames to take a 14-10 lead. UMass Boston's final run came in the seventh, but WNEU was not done yet as they put-up three more insurance runs to clinch the victory.
Luke Leavitt had one of his best days at the plate finished 3-for-4 with three RBI a run scored and a home run.
Drew Metzdorf also went yard with his second home run in the last 24 hours.
Kevin Carrera had two of the Beacons five doubles, as he finished with a pair of runs and two RBI.
Jackson Snider was handed the loss after allowing four runs on three hits, while also walking three batters.
BY THE NUMBERS
- Leavitt's three RBI and home run were both career firsts for the sophomore
- The Beacons are 6-5 all-time against WNEU and have dropped their last two meetings
- The two teams each finished with 13 hits, with WNEU also recording five errors
- Beacons pitchers surrendered a season-high 10 walks
WHO'S NEXT
The Beacons will now host Castleton University on Saturday in a Little East Conference doubleheader. The Beacons will be the visiting team for both games. First pitch of the doubleheader is set for 2 p.m. at Monan Park.
