NORTON, Mass. – In a match-up of regional powers, it was Wheaton College who earned a 2-0 win over baseball Thursday afternoon Sidell Stadium.
THE BASICS
UMass Boston 0, Wheaton College 2
UMass Boston (20-7)
Wheaton College (17-10)
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Lyons would score a lone run in the fourth on a sacrifice bunt, before sealing the victory with a solo home run in the seventh.
UMass Boston was held to just five hits, with
Luke Leavitt recording two hits. Wheaton was held to just four hits on the day.
Thomas Kierce was handed the loss after allowing one run on two hits in 3.1 innings of work. He had four of the Beacons 10 strikeouts.
Zach Begin went 7.2 innings and struck out 12 to improve to 2-1 on the season, while Zach Clesas picked-up his first save after not allowing a hit over the 1.1 innings.
BY THE NUMBERS
- Thursday's contest marked the first meeting between the Beacons and Lyons since the 2019 NCAA Regional Tournament, with UMB winning both games
- It was also the first time that the Beacons faced the Lyons during the regular season since March 16, 2017; It was also the first time they played the Lyons in Norton since April 29, 2014
- The 3.1 innings for Kierce was his longest appearance of the season, and it was his second start of the year
WHO'S NEXT
The Beacons will host Southern Maine on Saturday for a LEC doubleheader. First pitch is scheduled for 12 p.m. UMB will honor their senior members at the conclusion of the first game.
