**AUBURNDALE, Fla.** (March 15, 2026) – UMass Boston baseball snapped a two-game losing streak Sunday, unleashing a 17-hit barrage to secure a 13-11 victory over Ohio Northern University in a high-scoring affair at the RussMatt Baseball Invitational. The win moves the Beacons to 3-4 on the season. 

After three scoreless innings, the Beacons' offense ignited in the fourth. Nicolas Piscioniere opened the scoring with a two-run single that brought home Ben Sherry and Cole Bissaillon. Nick Farnacci followed with an RBI single to give UMass Boston a 3-0 lead. The team extended its advantage to 5-1 in the fifth inning thanks to an RBI from Sherry and a run-scoring single by Ryan Slack. 

Ohio Northern rallied with six runs across the fourth, fifth and sixth innings to cut the Beacons' lead to 7-6. UMass Boston responded immediately and decisively, exploding for five runs in the top of the seventh. The rally included another RBI from Slack and an RBI groundout from Breon Parker Jr. before catcher Brandon Gaer launched a two-run home run to push the lead to 12-6. The Polar Bears threatened late with a three-run homer in the eighth inning to make it a two-run game, but the Beacons held on for the win. 

Farnacci and Sherry led the offensive charge with three hits each. Piscioniere was a key run-producer, driving in a team-high four runs while going 2-for-5 with two runs scored. Gaer finished 2-for-5 with his two-run home run, and Slack also contributed a multi-hit game. In total, both teams combined for 24 runs and 28 hits. Pitcher Jonny Pagano recorded a team-high two strikeouts in relief. 

Up Next 

The Beacons continue their trip in Florida on Monday, March 16, when they face Rutgers-Camden. First pitch is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. in **Davenport, Fla.**