AUBURNDALE, Fla. (March 13, 2026) – UMass Boston Baseball (2-4) continued its RussMatt Baseball schedule Thursday, falling 13-1 to Western New England in a seven-inning neutral-site contest at Lake Myrtle Main.
How it Happened
UMass Boston found itself in an early hole, trailing 1-0 after the second inning and 4-0 through three, but continued to compete as Western New England extended its lead. The Golden Bears' biggest burst came in the fourth inning, highlighted by a three-run double from Alex Grenier. Despite the challenging scoreline, the Beacons kept battling and got on the board in the fifth when Nicolas Piscioniere (Shelton, Conn.) scored on a wild pitch, with first-year Ben Sherry (Fall River, Mass.) advancing into scoring position on the play.
By the Numbers
- Ben Sherry (Fall River, Mass.) went 2-for-3 at the plate and swiped the team's only stolen base.
- Nicolas Piscioniere (Shelton, Conn.) scored the Beacons' run in the fifth on a wild pitch.
- Kyle Cummings (Revere, Mass.) provided a steady relief outing, working 2.2 innings and striking out three.
- UMass Boston drew four walks and totaled four hits on the afternoon.
Up Next
The Beacons return to action Saturday, March 14, facing Stockton University at 4:30 p.m. in Lakeland, Fla.
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